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Middle East and Africa

Trump says Hormuz to reopen Friday under US-Iran deal

The reopening of one of the world's most important energy chokepoints would mark a major step toward ending months of deadly conflict and economic turmoil triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February.

2 hours ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Why transmission matters more than ever

A single lightning strike on a 275 kV transmission line in Jambi on May 22, 2026, triggered a cascading blackout that left millions across Sumatra without power and reportedly cost lives. The incident exposed a critical weakness in Indonesia’s transmission network, highlighting that grid resilience may be just as important as generation capacity as the country pursues industrialization, digi...

2 hours ago
Sports

Spain held by tiny Cape Verde at World Cup as Iran make bow

Despite enjoying 74 percent possession and laying siege to the Cape Verde goal, the 2010 world champions were unable to find a breakthrough against the underdogs from the volcanic archipelago of just 525,000 people. ...

2 hours ago

The Latest

Tech

US judge dismisses Musk's xAI trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI

Monday's decision is Elon Musk's second legal loss against OpenAI in four weeks.

3 hours ago
Europe premium

German President Steinmeier talks business, energy in Jakarta visit

President Prabowo Subianto on Monday received his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the Presidential Palace complex to discuss strengthening Jakarta-Berlin relations amid a volatile geopolitical landscape, with talks centering on business and energy cooperation, as both nations seek to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

15 hours ago
Economy premium

Strong demand for global bond reflects rising trust, Danantara says

After attracting US$4.6 billion in orders, Danantara increased the size of its bond issuance from US$1 billion to US$1.5 billion, split evenly between five-year and 10-year tenors.

15 hours ago
Politics premium

More student protests against costly programs, fuel price hikes

Following protests on Friday, students swarmed streets in Central Jakarta to demand a halt to the government's costly flagship programs and a national strategy to improve the economy, including steps to curb the rise in prices of fuel and basic necessities.

16 hours ago
Companies premium

Commodity exporters face rising credit risk under centralized policy, Fitch warns

The government's plan to task newly formed DSI with managing strategic commodity exports could spell increased credit risk for producers, though more robust or diversified companies are likely to better weather the policy shift, says a June 12 report from Fitch Ratings.

16 hours ago
Economy

Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wines over digital tax

The U.S. president said he had asked French President Emmanuel Macron “not to charge American companies” after France imposed a 3 percent tax on the revenues earned by technology firms in 2019.

18 hours ago
Society premium

NGOs lambast military's waste management role as overreach

The TNI's increasing involvement in national waste management efforts is another example of military overreach in civilian affairs and risks potential conflicts of interest in commercial waste projects, watchdogs say.

19 hours ago
Europe

'For sure': Macron to preach stronger Europe vision at G7 swansong

Now into the final year of his presidency, Macron has a chance to push his vision at the meeting of the seven leading powers where Trump will sit down at the table with France's top European allies, plus Canada and Japan.

19 hours ago
Europe

France hosts G7 dominated by Trump, Iran

France hosts from Monday a summit of the G7 group of leading powers set to be dominated by scrutiny of US President Donald Trump's deal to end the war with Iran.

20 hours ago
Academia

Hormuz reopening could be OPEC’s undoing

Saudi Arabia and neighboring Gulf producers will cheer the eventual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but the ensuing flood of oil risks eroding OPEC’s already fragile grip on the market.

21 hours ago
Academia premium

Why Southeast Asia must unite against online scams

Southeast Asia risks becoming the global epicenter of cyber-fraud, but a powerful new partnership between Indonesia and South Korea could finally dismantle the region’s most predatory digital syndicates.

22 hours ago
Europe

UK Starmer promises 'bold action' on failing social media status quo

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday pledged to "call time" on a social media system failing children amid curbs by a number of countries and calls by parents for an under-16s ban.

22 hours ago
Academia premium

Learning to govern a fragmented world

Today’s world is too multipolar, too digitally interconnected and too politically heterogeneous for broad consensus alone to serve as the primary mechanism for managing global affairs.

23 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

US, Iran reach preliminary agreement to end war

US and Iranian officials said they had agreed on a framework to end their war, halt the US blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a preliminary pact that sent oil prices falling but leaves the fate of Iran's nuclear program to further negotiations.

23 hours ago
Jakarta premium

Commuters lament planned Transjabodetabek fare hike

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung assured the fare hike from the flat ticket price of Rp 3,500 (US 20 cents) would only be imposed on Transjabodetabek routes with higher operational costs rather than all services.

1 day ago
Markets

Oil prices plunge, Asia stocks rise after US-Iran deal

Pakistan said the United States and Iran agreed to a peace deal and an "immediate and permanent" end to military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon.

1 day ago
Entertainment premium

Under pouring rain, Idgitaf masters the art of love

Fresh off the breakthrough success of “Sedia Aku Sebelum Hujan”, Idgitaf channels romance and resilience into her most personal album yet.

1 day ago
Academia premium

Market-friendly income boost, refocused spending: The keys to stable Rupiah

Stabilizing the rupiah at Rp 18,000 requires Indonesia to look past trailing GDP growth and actively rebuild market confidence by enforcing strict resource export repatriation, maintaining clean fiscal governance and speaking to global capital with a single, clear technocratic voice.

1 day ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Lemigas’ new import power risks overlap in energy procurement roles

The administration of President Prabowo Subianto has issued Presidential Regulation (Perpres) No. 26/2026, which expands the role of public service agencies (BLU) in energy imports, blurring the traditional boundaries between government agencies, state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and private sector players. While the new regulation appears intended to strengthen Indonesia’s energy security amid growing global uncertainties, it could create overlapping responsibilities, increase operational risks and expose the country to greater geopolitical pressures.

1 day ago
Politics premium

More suspects arrested as AGO widens probe into free meals corruption

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has arrested two more suspects related to corruption in the free nutritious meal program, widening its probe, which has already ensnared three former leaders of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) in charge of the project.

1 day ago
Academia premium

Student protests and the quiet militarization of the civilian sphere

When a peaceful student protest over fuel prices is met with 500 soldiers and hidden legal maneuvers, it signals a quiet, dangerous shift from democratic policing to increasing militarization.

1 day ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Indonesia inches closer to destroyers after Koizumi meets Prabowo, Sjafrie

The commencement of discussions by the defense authorities of both countries to materialize the transfer of equipment including Asagiri-class destroyers will contribute to strengthening cooperation in the field of maritime security, Koizumi said.

1 day ago
Academia premium

Is Indonesia safe if the rupiah reaches Rp 20,000?

Replacing officials to save a falling rupiah is empty political theater; Indonesia’s true economic safety depends on fixing deep-seated structural issues like oil deficits, agricultural productivity and policy execution.

1 day ago
Archipelago premium

Australia wins AFF U-19 Championship, Young Garuda third

Indonesia defeated Cambodia 1-0 with a single goal by Muhammad Al Gazani Dwi Sugandi at the 60th minute of the Championship's third-place playoff.

1 day ago
Tech

Cross-Border QR Payments Between Indonesia and China Fully Operational

Cross-border QRIS payment system breaks barriers between Indonesia and China, as it seamlessly allows merchants and customers in both countries to be able to do transactions through UnionPay's cross-border payment network.

1 day ago
Archipelago premium

Bintan fishermen detained by Malaysia for illegal crossing, fishing

Malaysian authorities intercepted six fishermen from Bintan regency, Riau Islands, for allegedly crossing the border and fishing illegally on May 30.

1 day ago
Politics premium

Military deployment against student protest draws flak

The deployment of Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel against a student protest denouncing wasteful state spending drew criticism from protesters and civil society groups, who said that crowd control falls outside the mandate of defense forces.

1 day ago

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Mon, June 15, 2026

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