Top 3 News of the Week: List of Countries that Support Palestine
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27 May 2024 12:24 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on the platform this week, starting from Monday to Sunday, May 20-26, 2024. Here are the highlights: List of Countries that Support Palestine, Overtourism in Bali: Here's 8 Alternatives for Crowd-Free Holiday in Indonesia, and Villa Construction in Bali Suspended Over Environmental Concerns
Here is the list of the top three news of the week on Tempo English:
1. List of Countries that Support Palestine
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Palestinian and Israeli conflict that has been going on since October 7, 2023, has not yet ended. Many countries support Palestine, including Indonesia.
This list of countries also continues to demand in various international forums an immediate ceasefire, considering the increasing number of deaths and injuries.
On May 10, 2024, 15 NATO member countries also provided support for Palestine to become a full member of the UN.
2. Overtourism in Bali: Here's 8 Alternatives for Crowd-Free Holiday in Indonesia
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia is known for its diverse tourist destinations. In fact, some of the destinations in the country are overcrowded with tourists, such as Bali which experienced overtourism in 2023 according to the World Travel & Tourism Council.
On the other hand, Indonesia still has lesser-known tourist destinations. Not only offering mesmerizing views, these destinations are unspoiled by too many people. The following are 8 recommendations for lesser-known tourist destinations in Indonesia.
3. Villa Construction in Bali Suspended Over Environmental Concerns
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno said that the villa construction project which dredged limestone cliffs in Pecatu Village, South Kuta District, Badung, Bali, has been temporarily suspended. The construction drew criticisms and concerns over Bali’s nature, as it’s one of the major attractions for tourists.
"Oh, it's a shame that a hotel is constructed there,” said Sandiaga Uno on Monday, May 20, 2024. "This villa (construction) has been suspended to check the permits.”
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