Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is the headline speaker at Asia's premier defense summit, which began on Friday with top Chinese officials notably absent despite weighty questions over Taiwan and the war in Iran.

Six months on, cleanup efforts remain slow, heightening concerns that uncleared debris and damaged landscapes could trigger secondary disasters for survivors still living in affected areas.

The documentary film Pesta Babi (Pig Feast) is compelling not only for what it portrays, but also for the reaction it has provoked. It lays bare Indonesia’s contemporary agrarian conflicts while, once again, exposing the state’s enduring discomfort with criticism.

Describing Indonesia-France relations as being “at their strongest point yet”, Prabowo said the two countries shared similar views on a range of global and regional issues, while praising Macron’s leadership on the international stage.

According to the Sidoarjo Mudflow Control Center (PPLS), the agency received Rp 287.7 billion in state budget funding in 2025 to manage the disaster. 

Indonesia's historic haj services overhaul brings shorter wait times and better safety in the desert, even as old logistical headaches and corruption shadows persist.

The Indonesian Military (TNI) has clarified that its personnel will only play a supporting role in the National Police's efforts to tackle rising street robbery in Jakarta, amid mounting criticism over the military’s involvement in civilian law enforcement and fears of potential rights abuses.

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has stopped distributing free nutritious meals during school breaks and weekends as part of the government’s austerity drive, after the policy drew criticism for encouraging wasteful spending. 

Wilmar shares tumbled 10.5 percent after the government named the palm oil giant in a widening export pricing investigation.

Harbour Energy has completed the US$215 million divestment of its participating interests in the Natuna Sea Block A and in the Tuna Block to Prime Group.  

Across Indonesia, women continue to break barriers and step into roles once considered unconventional. That spirit is reflected in the growing presence of women across technical and leadership roles—opening new pathways across industries that are rapidly evolving.

French President Emmanuel Macron described Indonesia as one of France’s key strategic partners in the Indo-Pacific, adding that both countries could help build broader international cooperation without becoming overly dependent on any single economic power.

The state-owned shipbuilder will start construction on Indonesia's Scorpene Evolved submarine in June.

In nations as far apart as Australia, Canada, Indonesia and the UK, the ICJ's historic decision could make it easier for unions to go on strike in future.

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed President Prabowo Subianto to the Élysée Palace on Thursday for talks focused on expanding defense ties and advancing a long-stalled trade agreement between Indonesia and the European Union.

Through regular dialogue, joint activities and capacity-building, the partnership reinforces our shared interest in maintaining regional stability and addressing emerging threats together.

Labor welfare has declined as remilitarization has increased.

World stocks stood at record highs on Friday and oil futures eyed the steepest weekly drop for nearly two months as traders waited for details on a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extend the US-Iran ceasefire.

Ethiopia, Pakistan and South Africa show that rapid renewable-energy uptake in emerging and developing countries often comes down to affordability.

The Barelang Police are continuing their investigation into the cross-border gambling syndicate, tracing the flow of money and looking into the possibility of other individuals involved with the group.

Britain will create additional work experience and training placements for young people, the government said on Friday, a day after a review warned the country risked a "lost generation" locked out of work.

The monks started their pilgrimage on May 9 from Buleleng, Bali, and are scheduled to arrive in Borobudur Temple in Megalang regency, Central Java, on Thursday.

New transfer accounts data reveals that Indonesia has officially transitioned into an aging society without the formal safety nets required to prevent widespread elderly vulnerability.

Indonesian haj pilgrims have arrived in Mina to begin the symbolic stoning of the devil ritual, marking the final stage of the annual Islamic pilgrimage as the government intensifies efforts to ensure smooth services amid scorching temperatures and logistical issues.

Detainees said torture, physical violence, sexual abuse and restricted access to food and water became part of daily life during four days in custody

The proposed amendments of the Police Law bypass systemic upstream reforms in favor of executive discretion, transforming a narrow safety valve into a tool for political capture.

Bank Indonesia’s decision to raise its benchmark BI Rate by 50 basis points to 5.25 percent marks a clear shift from supporting growth to defending macroeconomic stability as the rupiah comes under pressure. But the move also exposes a deeper dilemma: The central bank must stabilize the currency while sustaining growth, even as expansive fiscal intervention weakens monetary policy effectiveness and raises questions over its independence.