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Markets

Fire at UAE oil hub as Iran vows retaliation for US attack on Kharg Island

Iran warned it could target United States "hideouts" in the United Arab Emirates as a major UAE energy hub suffered disruption after a drone attack on Saturday, and US President Donald Trump said "many countries" would send warships to the region.

6 hours ago
Tech

Meta planning sweeping layoffs as AI costs mount

If Meta settles on the 20 percent figure, the layoffs will be the company's most significant since a restructuring in late 2022 and early 2023 that it dubbed the "year of efficiency." ...

13 hours ago
Entertainment

Palestinian actor says he can't attend Oscars because of US travel ban

In a December proclamation restricting entry of foreign nationals, Trump said he had "determined to fully restrict and limit the entry of individuals using travel documents issued or endorsed by the Palestinian Authority." ...

14 hours ago

The Latest

Middle East and Africa premium

Indonesia delays D8 summit as Mideast war rages on

Jakarta decided to postpone the summit of eight Muslim-majority developing countries grouped under the D8 Organization for Economic Cooperation, which was scheduled to be held in mid-April, due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

15 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

Trump, Xi prepare to meet amid Iran war, uncertain goals

Trump's trip, his first to China in his second term, is aimed at sealing a trade war truce the two leaders shook hands on when they met in South Korea in October.

16 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Aceh displaced persons evicted ahead of Idul Fitri

The disaster task force has set a target that all displaced person in Aceh vacate their evacuation tents and move into temporary shelters before Idul Fitri. 

17 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

Iran threatens US-linked oil targets after Trump says Kharg bombed

Trump had also threatened to hit the island's oil infrastructure if Tehran did not allow passage for ships via the strategic Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas normally pass.

17 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Sumatran tiger cub rescued following livestock attacks in Riau

Widespread deforestation in Sumatra has destroyed much of the tigers' natural habitat, depleted their prey and forced them to venture closer to human settlements in search of food.

20 hours ago
Entertainment premium

‘Agak Laen: Menyala Pantiku!’ dethrones ‘Avengers: Endgame’ in Indonesia

With nearly 11 million tickets sold, the film’s success signals the rising strength of local storytelling in cinemas once dominated by Hollywood.

21 hours ago
Society premium

Govt prepares contingencies for haj amid war in Iran

The peak of the 2026 haj pilgrimage is expected to fall in May, with Indonesian pilgrims scheduled to leave for Saudi Arabia starting on April 22.

22 hours ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Ramadan inflation surges, with geopolitics adding new risks

Indonesia faces rising inflation during the Ramadan season every year, but inflationary pressures this year have been compounded by the government’s free nutritious meal program, pushing annual inflation to 4.76 percent. The situation may worsen as the ongoing United States-Israel war on Iran pushes up global commodity prices, particularly oil and gas, which could further fuel inflation in Indonesia.

22 hours ago
Politics premium

Anti-militarist targeted in acid attack

Civil society groups and other activists condemn the acid attack against Kontras' Andrie Yunus, who is known for consistently voicing opposition against the rise of militarism in Indonesia.

22 hours ago
Society premium

Families of 3 crew missing in Hormuz explosion desperate for answers

Some family members have turned to social media for potential updates out of desperation, citing a  paucity of official information since the UAE-flagged Mussafah II exploded on March 6.

23 hours ago
Economy premium

Indonesia still seeks to ratify ART despite US trade probes

US trade investigations against Indonesia and other countries over alleged unfair practices could give Washington new leverage in bilateral negotiations after the US Supreme Court struck down the initial legal basis for the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART).

1 day ago
Food

Noma's star chef quits after claims that he hit and bullied staff

Rene Redzepi—who trained at the Spanish restaurant El Bulli, also once considered the world's best, and at French Laundry in California—has previously admitted to losing his cool.

1 day ago
Regulations premium

RI gears up to retire diesel power plants amid war-driven energy fears

To prevent power outages, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said that closures would be carried out gradually.

1 day ago
Asia & Pacific

Nepal ex-rapper's party wins election in landslide after Gen Z protests

The election has been dominated by Balendra Shah, the former mayor of ​Kathmandu, the capital, whose rap music critical of the establishment gained him near-rockstar-like fame on social media.

1 day ago
Economy

Singapore to engage with USTR on Trump's trade probes

US President Donald Trump's administration launched a new trade investigation on Wednesday into excess industrial capacity in 16 major trading partners in a move to rebuild tariff pressure after the US Supreme Court tore down the centerpiece of Trump's tariff program last month.

1 day ago
Middle East and Africa

Sjafrie says Gaza deployment hinges on Board of Peace dynamic

Sjafrie told reporters Indonesia had been prepared to send 20,000 troops for the force but was now ready to deploy 8,000, introduced gradually, adding that other countries had pledged to send lower numbers. 

1 day ago
Markets premium

Coffee exporters target $1.3b in shipments this year amid lower output

Indonesia exported around $2.5 billion worth of coffee products last year, excluding instant coffee, with most of the products shipped to the United States, Belgium, Germany and Egypt.

1 day ago
Tech

US jury to begin deliberations in social media addiction trial

Jury deliberations are set to begin Friday in a landmark social media addiction trial accusing Meta and YouTube of intentionally trying to hook young internet users.

1 day ago
Academia

Oil shocks and crashes: Where are we headed with the 2026 crisis?

Past oil shocks reshaped energy policy and fuel use. With electric transport and renewable power expanding rapidly, the latest disruption may reinforce trends already reducing the world’s reliance on oil.

1 day ago
Academia premium

Garuda’s 50 Boeing planes deal: Between ambition and survival

Garuda’s multi-billion dollar bet on 50 new Boeing jets will either modernize Indonesia's skies or ground the carrier in debt, depending entirely on whether the deal prioritizes operational logic over political optics.

1 day ago
Archipelago premium

Rejang Lebong regent arrested for alleged Rp 980 million kickbacks

KPK Deputy for Enforcement and Execution Asep Guntur Rahayu said the alleged scheme began in February, when Fikri and several regional officials conspired to appoint certain companies as winners of construction tenders for projects managed by the Rejang Lebong Public Works, Spatial Planning and Housing Agency (PUPRPKP).

1 day ago
FEATURES

Idul Fitri without the excess: Finding the real meaning of Hari Raya

We're scaling back the festivities and finding more meaning this Idul Fitri.

1 day ago
Markets

Asian stocks slide as Iran war keeps oil near $100, dents rate-cut bets

Asian stocks slumped on Friday, poised for a second straight weekly decline as fast-dwindling hopes of a resolution to the US and Israel's war with Iran kept oil prices aloft, casting a shadow over global markets and spurring inflation fears.

1 day ago
Academia premium

Indonesia’s CPTPP accession: Unlocking opportunity

As the global trading system continues to face pressures and shocks, CPTPP offers a unique platform for ambition: to deepen trade, expand opportunities for businesses and uphold high standards.

1 day ago
Jakarta premium

KCI Announces new plan to raise Greater Jakarta commuter line fares

KRL fares have remained unchanged since 2016, despite rising operating costs.

1 day ago
Culture premium

Logging off, living more: Indonesia’s quiet shift to the ‘joy of missing out’

As screen time rises worldwide, some Indonesians are choosing a calmer relationship with their phones, embracing the “joy of missing out” to reclaim focus, presence and balance in daily life.

1 day ago
Academia premium

Middle powers and the struggle in a US–China world

Can “middle powers” bolster existing multinational institutions like the United Nations? Can they cooperate where their interests align to safeguard shared goods?

1 day ago

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Sat, March 14, 2026

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