Jakarta-based Center for Strategic and International Studies’ (CSIS) senior fellow and cofounder Jusuf Wanandi views Indonesia’s participation in the United States-led Board of Peace as giving the country and other Muslim-majority nations leverage within the board.

Indonesia is facing a credibility test. And credibility, once questioned, is costly to rebuild.

Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) has temporarily frozen Indonesia’s February market status review and warned of a potential downgrade from Emerging Market to Frontier Market, citing persistent structural and governance weaknesses in the equity market. Key concerns include opaque ownership structures, limited disclosure of ultimate beneficial owners, and significant price distortions in several heavily weighted stocks, particularly conglomerate- and state-owned enterprise-linked names, which have pushed the Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) higher without corresponding improvements in fundamentals.

Indians used tourist visas to operate online gambling centers in two separate locations since November. 

Eight villages in Central Aceh regency as still isolated while several villages in North Aceh still lack transportation access, especially those in mountainous areas.

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) saw its budget for 2026 slashed to Rp 491 billion (US$29.1 million) from Rp 2 trillion in 2025, while the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) only got Rp 1.4 trillion for this year.

In recent years, we have seen the civic space shrinking, undermining the quality of democracy. The press can help to stop and reverse the trend.

A potential lawsuit over halted mining operations could expose the state to fiscal risks reaching tens of trillions of rupiah, extending far beyond legal fees to include lost revenue and compensation claims.

Iran defeated Indonesia in a 5-4 penalty shootout at the final match of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026, securing the Middle Eastern country’s 14th title in the biennial tournament.

Judges with the Depok District Court in West Java allegedly asked for a Rp 1 billion (US$59,266) fee in exchange of expediting the execution of a land dispute ruling made in 2023 in favor of a property company under the Finance Ministry.

Danantara has stepped up to fill the funding gap for a new Krakatau Steel facility at KIEC, which previously attracted interest from Chinese investors.

Lewis was criticized for his absence during the layoffs on Wednesday, which the newspaper's former executive editor, Marty Baron, described as "among the darkest days" in the newspaper's history.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul set the stage for the snap election in mid-December, amid a raging border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, in what analysts said was a move timed by the conservative leader to cash in on surging nationalism.

If the coalition of Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party with the Japan Innovation Party, known as Ishin, wins 310 seats, it would be able to override the upper chamber, where it does not have a majority.

The EU said Friday that TikTok needs to change its "addictive design" or risk heavy fines under the bloc's digital content rules, drawing a sharp pushback from the Chinese-owned platform.

The greater Bermuda land snail had not been spotted for years until a cluster of shells was caught slithering through an alleyway in the capital Hamilton in 2014.

According to local reports, Bithumb was meant to send about 2,000 won (US$1.37) to each customer as part of a promotion, but mistakenly transferred roughly 2,000 bitcoins per user.

The tariff order comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran, with an American naval group led by an aircraft carrier in Middle Eastern waters and indirect talks held on Tehran's nuclear program in Oman on Friday.

The meeting is planned to be held at the US Institute of Peace in Washington, the report added, noting that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet Trump at the White House on Feb. 18, a day before the planned meeting.

The case in Bangladesh, where Nipah cases are reported almost every year, follows two Nipah virus cases identified in neighboring India, which has already prompted stepped-up airport screenings across Asia.

The search for missing victims would continue in West Bandung regency, but with adjustments as it had now entered the recovery phase, authorities have said.

The survey was conducted by direct observation method by following the river flow and using drone for wider coverage on Jan. 21-27.

Police said he had been summoned but did not name him as a suspect in any offenses or mention any formal charges.

Southeast Asian nations are navigating an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape shaped by United States President Donald Trump’s unpredictable policies and intensifying US-China rivalry, with pragmatic calculations often taking precedence over collective action.

Premiering in Europe at IFFR 2026, the musical remake of the defining coming-of-age classic highlights the increasingly confident presence of Indonesian movies on the international festival circuit.

In recent years, several incidents have been reported of Sumatran elephants dying from poison set by farmers who consider them pests, as well as fatal attacks on humans. The species also faces serious threats from poaching, with their tusks highly sought after in the illegal wildlife trade.

Recurring cases of suicide among children across the country, including a recent incident in Ngada, East Nusa Tenggara, have laid bare persistent shortcomings in the state’s ability to provide psychological protection for minors, prompting renewed calls for stronger prevention and early-intervention efforts.