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The future of democracy: Why Gen-Z protests demand a new blueprint

As Gen Z movements shake the foundations of traditional politics from Indonesia, Nepal to Europe, the old pillars of representative democracy are no longer enough to hold up the world. We must move beyond the ballot box toward a deliberative, bottom-up model that gives the new generation a real seat at the table.

28 minutes ago
Middle East and Africa

Trump sends peace plan as Iran opens to 'non-hostile' oil vessels

US President Donald Trump sent a peace plan to Iran as he voiced optimism Tuesday at ending nearly a month of warfare, with Tehran announcing that it will let "non-hostile" oil vessels go through the crucial Strait of Hormuz. ...

1 hour ago
Academia premium

Is honesty the best policy for the international order?

While some Western leaders’ recent acknowledgement that the old order is outdated might seem refreshingly honest at first, they seem to be in a rush to bury it for good without proposing reforms for a better, more just alternative for all. ...

1 hour ago

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Asia & Pacific

Philippines declares 'national energy emergency'

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos declared a state of "national energy emergency" on Tuesday night, citing risks to the domestic fuel supply and energy stability created by the Middle East war.

1 hour ago
Academia premium

Data flows out, value flows away: Indonesia’s digital trade paradox

Behind the rhetoric of digital cooperation, Indonesia’s new trade framework risks turning the nation into a mere supplier of raw data for global giants. To avoid a digital paradox, the country must bridge the gap between open data flows and the domestic infrastructure needed to capture its true economic value.

2 hours ago
Politics premium

Planned salary cuts for public officials welcomed

President Prabowo Subianto first raised the proposal as part of a wider austerity measure to mitigate potential impacts from the crisis triggered by the United States-Israeli war against Iran.

2 hours ago
Politics premium

Yaqut returns to KPK detention

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has returned high-profile graft suspect Yaqut Cholil Quomas back to its detention facility after briefly placing him under house arrest for Idul Fitri, following public criticism of favoritism.

3 hours ago
Economy

Philippines declares ‘national energy emergency’

The Philippines is also keeping the option of increasing its coal imports from top supplier Indonesia in an effort to reduce electricity rate hikes.

3 hours ago
Academia premium

The arithmetic of ceasefire: What would it take to exit the abyss?

Indonesia is not a party to this conflict, but it cannot afford to be a bystander.

3 hours ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Capital market reform amid persistent structural challenges

The interim freeze by MSCI on Indonesia’s February market status review has shaken the country’s capital market and triggered a wave of reform initiatives. Authorities quickly responded with measures including investigations into past fraudulent trading cases, new disclosure rules and plans to demutualize the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). While these steps signal a stronger reform commitment, fundamental problems remain unresolved, undermining the role of Indonesia’s equity market as a source of long-term financing for economic growth.

3 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Swiss national arrested for Nyepi hate speech

Swiss national Luzian Andrin Zgraggen was arrested on Friday after he posted a story on his Instagram account @luzzysun, showing he was going outside during Nyepi on Thursday and a hate speech caption.

3 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Police thwart shipments of drugs in Riau, Central Java

Police have foiled the shipment of more than 20 kilograms of drugs and arrested five people in two separate operations in Riau and Central Java amid the busy Idul Fitri mudik (exodus) season.

4 hours ago
Middle East and Africa premium

Prabowo affirms support for Palestinian cause

Indonesia is ‘moving forward in a careful manner’ with its membership at the Board of Peace and other affairs related to Gaza and Palestine with regional developments, including the United States-Israel war on Iran, seen as references for its assessments, said President Prabowo Subianto.

4 hours ago
Editorial premium

KPK's 'special treatment'

The KPK's holiday move to transfer a high-profile graft suspect to temporary house arrest could set a dangerous precedent for preferential treatment and risk backsliding in the country's fight against graft.

4 hours ago
Regulations premium

Danantara’s first year sparks doubts over investment focus, economic role

Analysts noted that some of Danantara’s investments over the past 12 months have potential, but others are less promising, with many still at the planning stage.

14 hours ago
Economy

Indigenous knowledge helps save lives in flood-hit Malalo, Sumatra

Evidence shows that Indigenous, community-based mitigation systems are effective in saving lives during disasters. Therefore, legal recognition of Indigenous communities and customary forests is an urgent priority, alongside efforts to strengthen local knowledge systems and ensure their sustainability.

15 hours ago
Middle East and Africa premium

Prabowo, Palestine’s Abbas talk bilateral, regional issues in Idul Fitri call

During the call, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas appreciated Indonesia’s steadfast support for Palestinian cause and humanitarian aid delivered for the war-torn Gaza Strip.

16 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Disasters disrupt ‘mudik’ as authorities issue weather alerts

As the Idul Fitri extended holiday draws to a close, Indonesia has been hit by a series of disasters across several regions, with authorities warning travelers returning home of increasing risks of floods and landslides as well as extreme weather along their way. 

18 hours ago
Companies premium

Merdeka Gold files for Hong Kong IPO to broaden investor base

The firm said the move aims to access offshore capital while ramping up production at its flagship Pani gold mine in Pohuwato, Gorontalo.

19 hours ago
Economy premium

Public transport passenger numbers climb as ‘mudik’ travel peaks

Rail transport carried the largest share of passengers at 3.3 million, rising 13.46 percent year-on-year.

20 hours ago
Economy

Ramadan 2026: More selective, not slower

Spending during Ramadan this year marked an overall shift in composition as consumers moved away from leisure toward necessities, giving policymakers clues as to how best to realign seasonal measures.

22 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Forest fires sweep Batam, threatening electrical supply, flights

The BMKG has urged regions across Indonesia to remain vigilant against forest fires amid forecasts of drier-than-normal weather this year.

23 hours ago
Academia premium

Ramadan values provide basis for just welfare distribution

Beyond a spiritual ritual, Ramadhan offers a powerful economic blueprint for bridging Indonesia’s wealth gap and securing a just, prosperous future by 2045.

23 hours ago
Americas

US deploys immigration agents to airports amid shutdown chaos

The US immigration agency at the center of a firestorm over heavy-handed enforcement tactics began deploying Monday to major airports, as officials scrambled to ease mounting travel disruption during a prolonged, partial government shutdown.

23 hours ago
Academia premium

Economy, not infantry: Indonesia’s real shield against the Mideast crisis

As global oil prices soar and the rupiah weakens, the government is responding with a display of military hardware that masks, but cannot fix, a deepening economic crisis.

1 day ago
Europe

Planet trapped record heat in 2025, says UN

The amount of heat trapped by the Earth reached record levels in 2025, with the consequences of such warming feared to last for thousands of years, the UN has warned.

1 day ago
Asia & Pacific

N. Korea's Kim vows 'irreversible' nuclear status, warns Seoul of 'merciless' response

Kim's remarks targeting Seoul come despite repeated overtures by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, a dovish leader who took office in June, for dialogue without preconditions.

1 day ago
Markets

Shares rally, oil rebounds as Trump extends Iran ultimatum

Markets were taken on a rollercoaster ride at the start of the week after Trump added five days to his Saturday ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, citing productive talks with unidentified Iranian officials, which Tehran has denied.

1 day ago
Americas

US social media addiction trial jury struggles for consensus

The outcome of this "bellwether" trial potentially establishes a precedent for resolving other lawsuits that blame social media for fueling an epidemic of mental and emotional trauma.

1 day ago
Academia premium

Strait strategy: Iran is sanctioning America

By choking off the Strait of Hormuz to oil flowing from pro-US Persian Gulf countries, while still shipping a substantial amount of its own oil to China, Iran has slapped painful sanctions on the US.

1 day ago

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Wed, March 25, 2026

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