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Gaza enters 2026 with more deaths and Israeli attacks
The start of 2026 in Gaza has marked numerous deaths, including that of a Palestinian man killed by the Israeli army, amid ongoing severe humanitarian conditions. Flooded tents due to harsh winter wea...
More than 50 NGOs warn Israeli bans will gravely impede aid access in Gaza
Over 50 international NGOs have warned that recent registration measures imposed by Israel will suspend their operations in Gaza and the West Bank from January 2, 2026. They claim this undermines huma...
India Edges Toward $450M BrahMos Deals With Vietnam, Indonesia
India is moving closer to finalizing export agreements for BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles with Vietnam and Indonesia, totalling over ₹4,000 crore ($450 million). During a high-level meeting on Dec...
DAC Clears Induction of More Israeli SPICE-1000 Bombs for Precision Strikes While DRDO Refines Indigenous Gaurav
The Indian Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the procurement and induction of additional SPICE-1000 precision-guided bombs from Israel to enhance the offensive capabilities of the Indian ...
Indonesia tightens grip on resources with Switzerland-sized land grab
Indonesia is intensifying its resource control over vast swathes of land equivalent in size to that of Switzerland. This has significant global implications given Indonesia's status as the world leade...
Eight countries urge Israel to allow 'permanent and dignified shelter' into Gaza as weather worsens
Ministers from Jordan, UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt issued a statement urging Israel to lift restrictions and allow essential supplies into Gaza. They expressed con...
India Close to Sign BrahMos Pacts with Indonesia and Vietnam Pending Final Russian Regulatory Approval
India is nearing finalisation of significant defence export agreements for the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile with Indonesia and Vietnam. The pacts are contingent on receiving the last necessary re...
Southeast Asian floods set to threaten more wildlife due to climate change
Climate change leads to more frequent floods and storms in Southeast Asia, jeopardizing forests and wildlife due to inadequate management strategies and protection measures....
Indonesia seeks extra tax from rich to plug budget deficit: ‘hunting in zoo’
Indonesia aims to address its significant budget deficit by intensifying tax audits on wealthy individuals and large corporations. The country is reviewing the financial records of these groups, hopin...
US-Indonesia minerals deal points to new global trade era
The recently finalized agreement between the United States and Indonesia regarding tariffs and critical minerals signifies a shift in global trade dynamics beyond traditional tariff policies. This dea...
Aceh’s Bitter Lesson, Relearned
In 2004, Aceh was one of the regions hardest hit by the Indian Ocean tsunami. In 2025, despite being Indonesia’s most disaster-aware province due to its past experiences, Aceh faced severe flooding ag...
China’s business chamber faces moment of truth in Indonesia
The China Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia (CCCI) celebrated its 20th anniversary on January 9th with Indonesian and Chinese officials emphasizing the importance of ongoing bilateral trade relations v...
Prabowo affirms commitment to new Indonesian capital in first visit as president
During his inaugural visit as president, Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed Indonesia's commitment towards the establishment of a new capital city named Nusantara, originally envisioned by his predecessor. A...
China-Indonesia ties show progress, feel pressure in 2025
In 2025, China and Indonesia commemorated their 75 years of diplomatic relations with significant cooperation across several domains such as diplomacy, defense, finance, and development. Despite this ...
Indonesia among big losers of the end of cheap yen
The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate, marking the steepest increase in 30 years and leading Indonesia to face currency instability concerns. By hiking rates to 0.75%, Governor Ueda aim...
Forest conservation must be long-term priority for Southeast Asia
The severe flooding in Sumatra that resulted in over 1000 deaths has drawn attention to the impact of deforestation on natural disasters. Indonesian authorities are conducting investigations into eigh...
Indonesia’s neutrality problem: surveillance, endurance and a Taiwan contingency
Indonesia must focus on developing its military capabilities to uphold neutrality in case of a Taiwan contingency, particularly prioritizing persistent surveillance and endurance tasks....
Why Bali wants to check tourists’ bank balances – and the challenges of making it work
Bali's governor proposes including a regulation in Draft Regional Regulation on Quality Tourism Management that would require foreign tourists to disclose their recent bank balances. The initiative ai...
Indonesia’s sea lanes give it overlooked leverage over China
The relationship between Indonesia and China is more nuanced than commonly perceived economic dependency suggests. China has significant reliance on Indonesian maritime routes for its trade transporta...
Indonesia looks to sign U.S. tariff deal in January, with all issues settled
According to Indonesia's top economic official, negotiations for a tariff deal with the United States are largely completed. The US desires access to Indonesia's critical minerals, while Indonesia has...
Fincantieri delivers 2nd PPA to Indonesia
Fincantieri delivered the second Multipurpose Combat Ship (MCS/PPA) KRI Prabu Siliwangi to the Indonesian Navy today at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Muggiano, La Spezia. The ceremony was attended by high...
Indonesian Special Forces test Aselsan weapon system
Turkish defense company ASELSAN has completed integration and live-fire testing of two combat systems for Indonesia’s elite special forces. The tested systems are the SARP 12.7 mm Remote Weapon Statio...
Indonesia’s white-flag shame in flood-ravaged Sumatra
The article describes the aftermath of severe flooding in Sumatra, Indonesia, highlighting bureaucratic paralysis and lack of response after major natural disasters....
10 times Asia overtourism and ‘limits’ to hospitality became a problem in 2025
Highlights major challenges faced by popular Asian destinations due to overtourism during 2025. Key issues include Bali's push for high-spending tourists over budget-conscious ones, with local authori...
Singapore urged to expand Johor SEZ to Indonesia to deepen Asean integration
The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) and PwC Singapore are recommending that the special economic zone between Singapore and Johor in Malaysia be expanded to include Indonesia's Riau Islands. This ...
Malaysia suspends access to Musk's Grok AI
Malaysia has suspended access to Elon Musk's artificial intelligence tool, Grok AI. This comes after Indonesia became the first country to entirely ban the platform, while other countries restricted i...
Indonesia blocks Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot over AI porn concerns
On Saturday, Indonesia temporarily banned Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot due to concerns about the generation of pornographic content using artificial intelligence. This is the first nation to block such an...
Indonesia seizes land the size of Switzerland in crack down on resources: ‘just beginning’
Indonesian authorities have seized extensive land areas under governance improvement initiatives led by President Prabowo Subianto. The campaign began in March and has resulted in state control over a...
Prabowo, Trump to sign Indonesia-US trade deal in January as issues resolved
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto announced on Tuesday that Indonesia has resolved all critical issues with the United States regarding their draft trade agreement. The min...
Indonesia’s Prabowo quells US$32 billion capital doubts with first Nusantara stay
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has reassured stakeholders regarding the US$32 billion project to construct a new national capital in Nusantara, following his first overnight stay in the propose...
Malaysia suspends Grok access amid global backlash on Musk’s AI
Malaysia has suspended access to Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok, following global criticism over the tool's ability for users to generate pornographic content involving adults and children. Indonesia was...
Indonesia’s palm oil power only as strong as its sustainability
Indonesia has become dominant in global palm oil production due to its natural advantages such as climate and land availability. This dominance supports millions of livelihoods and grants Indonesia si...
Indonesia Launches First Domestically Built Arrowhead 140–Based Frigate
On December 18th, Indonesia launched its first domestically built Merah Putih-class frigate, KRI Balaputradewa (322). This ship marks a significant advancement in the country's naval modernization and...
Indonesia eyes 6% growth in 2026 despite a jobs ‘time bomb’
Indonesia, Southeast Asia's largest economy, aims for annual growth of at least 6 percent in 2026 despite global economic challenges, a tighter budget and increasing domestic job pressure. Finance Min...
2 bodies found as Indonesia extends search for missing Spanish father, 3 children
Indonesian search teams have found another body floating near Padar island, about 2 kilometers from where the boat sank. The recovery effort continues in search of a missing Spanish soccer coach and t...
Fire at Indonesia retirement home kills 16 elderly residents
A fire broke out in a retirement home in Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia on Sunday evening, resulting in the death of sixteen elderly residents. The incident occurred while the residents were asleep...
Indonesian rescuers search for Spanish father, 3 children after tourist boat sinks
Indonesian authorities are searching for four members of a Spanish family whose tour boat sank off Padar Island in Komodo National Park. The vessel, carrying six tourists including the missing family,...
Indonesians in flood-struck Sumatra hold Christmas mass
Worshippers gathered at the Angkola Protestant Church in South Tapanuli, Sumatra, for their first Christmas mass since deadly floods hit the region. The church was decorated minimally with balloons an...
Indonesia’s Aceh residents traumatised by flooding – ‘worse than the tsunami’
Hamdaniyah Surbakti, a resident of Aceh province in Indonesia, compares the recent flooding to the 2004 tsunami and finds it worse. The floods caused significant damage, especially for those still rec...
Economic ‘pragmatism’ powers Indonesians’ positive view of China, survey finds
According to a December 18th release by Jakarta-based think tank Centre of Economic and Law Studies (Celios), a new survey indicates that the public perception of Indonesia toward China is generally p...
16 dead as Indonesian bus hits barrier, rolls on side; witnesses say driver was speeding
A bus crash on Java Island killed at least 16 people early Monday morning when it hit a barrier and rolled onto its side on a toll road. The inter-provincial bus was en route from Jakarta to Yogyakart...
Indonesia’s ‘humane’ new criminal code sparks warnings about civil liberties curbs
Indonesia has implemented an updated Criminal Code and revised Criminal Procedure Code, replacing Dutch-era laws no longer reflective of the current society. The government describes it as a humane st...
Indonesian fishermen’s climate lawsuit in Switzerland against cement giant to proceed
A court in Zug, Switzerland has decided to hear a climate lawsuit filed by four Indonesian fishermen against the Swiss cement company Holcim. The decision allows for the case to go through a full asse...
PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk (OTCMKTS:GTOFF) Stock Price Passes Above Fifty Day Moving Average – Here’s What Happened
On Friday, PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk (OTCMKTS:GTOFF) exceeded its fifty-day moving average of $0.01 with a trading peak at $0.0117. The stock closed the day at $0.0117....
Indonesia hails ‘99.9% successful’ free meals scheme amid food safety, oversight concerns
Indonesia's free nutritious meals program has provided meals for over 55 million people in its first year, aimed at combating childhood malnutrition. President Prabowo Subianto considers the rapid exp...
Indonesian beauty doctor under police probe as row with influencer turns ugly
Richard Lee, an Indonesian cosmetic doctor and social media influencer, has become the subject of a criminal investigation by Jakarta police over alleged violations of health regulations and consumer ...
The lure of a rising Asian metropolis? No traffic.
Indonesia's newly constructed city, Nusantara, situated in the jungle, faces an uncertain future despite its appeal for both new residents and tourists due to the lack of traffic congestion. However, ...
Indonesians see red after porn star Bonnie Blue uses flag to ‘wipe the floor’
British adult film star Bonnie Blue has caused outrage in Indonesia after posting a video online where she holds the country's flag surrounded by masked individuals near Jakarta's embassy in London. T...
Rare Rafflesia flower rediscovery in Indonesia revives push to drop colonial name
The rediscovery of Rafflesia hasseltii, a rare and foul-smelling flower often referred to as a 'corpse flower,' in West Sumatra, Indonesia has reinvigorated efforts among researchers to rename the pla...
Japan nonprofit provides medical aid on flood-hit Indonesian island
The Association of Medical Doctors of Asia, based in Okayama, Japan, dispatched a medical team mid-month to Aceh Tamiang, a region in northern Sumatra which has been hit by floods. The mission aims to...
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