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Middle East and Africa

Indonesian peacekeeper dies of wounds suffered in March strike

Six peacekeepers have been killed since the start of the most recent war between Israel and Hezbollah.

38 minutes ago
Jakarta premium

Pramono under pressure to curb gangsterism in Jakarta

Jakarta city councillors have been calling out Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung for taking a ‘soft’ approach in addressing gangsterism in the capital city. ...

2 hours ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Energy, food security top ASEAN agenda amid Middle East turmoil

With the Middle East crisis sending shockwaves through global markets, ASEAN Chair the Philippines is focusing on safeguarding energy and food supplies, while pressing for stronger unity and coordinated action among member states to manage rising regional vulnerabilities. ...

2 hours ago

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Economy

Batam investment surges 103% in Q1 2026, reinforcing role as Indonesia’s key growth hub

Badan Pengusahaan Batam (BP Batam) has reported an investment realization of Rp 17.4 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 102.85 percent increase year-on-year (YoY) and 68.92 percent growth quarter-on-quarter. The performance signals a strong start to the year and reinforces Batam’s position as one of Indonesia’s most dynamic investment centers.

2 hours ago
Markets premium

RI secures 150 million barrels of Russian oil

The deal was forged during President Prabowo Subianto’s three-hour meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on April 13.

4 hours ago
Economy premium

Govt braces for shorter trips as airfare hike bites tourism

To capitalize on the potential shift, the government plans to accelerate the development of land connectivity to stimulate tourism flows.

5 hours ago
Sports

Italy dismisses talk of replacing Iran at World Cup

US special envoy Paolo Zampolli told the Financial Times it would be a "dream" to see four-time World Cup winners Italy at the finals in the United States, Mexico and Canada despite the fact they lost in a qualification playoff last month.

6 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

Hormuz crisis throws spotlight on the Malacca Strait

The 900-km (550-mile) long Malacca Strait, bounded by Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, provides the shortest sea route from East Asia to the Middle East and Europe.

7 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

South Korea prosecutors seek 30-year jail term for ex-President Yoon in drone case

Prosecutors allege the drone operation heightened military tensions with North Korea and risked exposing sensitive military information related to the mission and South Korea's capabilities after a drone crashed.

7 hours ago
Regulations premium

Whoosh structural overhaul to satisfy China, Purbaya says

The finance minister expects Chinese stakeholders "to be satisfied" with the government's latest debt restructuring plan for the Whoosh high-speed rail project, with the new setup aiming to address persistent cost overruns, delays and interagency incoordination through a more proportionate risk-sharing approach.

7 hours ago
Academia premium

To strengthen climate resilience, focus on social protection

The idea that the climate crisis is diverting global attention and funding away from the eradication of poverty and hunger perpetuates a dangerous misconception of both problems. 

7 hours ago
Economy

Indonesia says Russia will supply 150 million barrels of oil

Prabowo met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin last week, where they discussed strengthening strategic partnerships, including in the energy sector, cabinet secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya said in a statement.

8 hours ago
Sports

US says Iran players welcome at World Cup amid Italy uproar

Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied that Washington had asked the Iranian team not to come to the World Cup, but warned the United States may yet bar entry to members of the Iranian delegation it judged to have ties to Tehran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

8 hours ago
Academia

Inside the economics of Southeast Asia’s scam centers

At the core of scam compounds is a system of paid but forced labor.

8 hours ago
Economy

No immediate downgrade if RI deficit tops 3% amid Iran war: Fitch

The credit rating agency noted that there was a risk the government might substantially relax its fiscal and monetary policies to achieve President Prabowo Subianto's ambitious ​8 percent growth target.

8 hours ago
Companies

Meta plans 10% layoffs as AI spending soars: Source

Meta is locked in a bitter rivalry with other tech behemoths racing to invest heavily in AI, aiming to ensure the technology generates profits in the not-so-distant future.

8 hours ago
Americas

US invites Putin to G20 summit, but Trump doubts he'll come

Seemed unaware of any invitation, Trump said: 'If he came, it would be probably very helpful'.

9 hours ago
Academia premium

Waiting for Godot: The case for ratification of ILO convention on work in fishing

For decades, Indonesia has led the world in defining the law of the sea and the rights of its workers. Now, as the 2026 ratification deadline for the ILO Convention 188 looms, the nation must decide if it will remain a global trendsetter or leave its millions of fishers waiting for a "Godot" that never arrives.

9 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Batam sends first haj group, haj ministry still lacks human resources

This year's haj season is the first time the pilgrimage is being organized by Haj and Umrah Ministry, after being spun off from Religious Affairs Ministry.

9 hours ago
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Medan sends first haj flight group of 360 pilgrims

Medan Haj Embarkation is processing 5,922 pilgrims in 17 flight groups from North Sumatra. 

9 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Police thwart smartphone smuggling syndicate from China

The suspects employed schemes such as under-invoicing, under-accounting and undeclared shipments to evade customs obligations.

10 hours ago
Academia premium

The costs of Iran's permanent revolution

The room for maneuver of the ruling elite in Tehran is currently being hemmed in by a confluence of rigidity, fracture, decay and war, the very dynamics that have historically led to the erosion of revolutionary regimes and their incipient end.

10 hours ago
Politics premium

House to take time on Elections Law revision

The legislature should not rush the process to be able to produce a ‘close to perfect’ General Elections Law that will not be challenged for many times at the Constitutional Court, says House of Representatives deputy speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad.

11 hours ago
Economy

India, US trade talks remain constructive after visit, New Delhi says

Efforts to frame an interim trade pact, including a proposal to lower US tariffs on Indian goods to about 18 percent, have been clouded by uncertainty following a US Supreme Court ruling although negotiations are continuing.

11 hours ago
People premium

Eka Kurniawan and the art of getting lost in stories

Rooted in memory, curiosity and social realities, Eka Kurniawan’s work moves fluidly between folklore and history, consistently challenging readers by refusing the comfort of safe themes.

11 hours ago
Academia premium

From commitments to delivery: Why systems, not slogans, will define sustainability

The sustainability challenge is no longer about defining goals. It is about building systems capable of delivering them.

11 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump hopes for historic deal

Trump, at a standstill in negotiations with Iran, spoke in glowing terms of peace prospects for Lebanon, even as Hezbollah fired new rockets following deadly Israeli strikes.

12 hours ago
Politics premium

Lawmakers urge modesty for regional leaders after Samarinda unrest

Lawmakers have urged regional leaders to tighten spending and exercise greater restraint in public office, following protests in East Kalimantan’s capital Samarinda over lavish government expenditures that have drawn criticism amid economic hardship.

12 hours ago
Academia premium

The boundary of dissent: Between treason and expression

When the state begins to mistake verbal dissent for a physical attack, the line between national security and authoritarianism effectively vanishes.

12 hours ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Can Indonesia transform creativity into growth?

Indonesian popular culture is gaining global traction, with Joko Anwar’s Ghost in the Cell (2026) set to screen in 86 countries and music artists like NIKI, Anggun, Rossa and Voice of Baceprot touring internationally. Yet these successes remain largely driven by individual efforts, leaving the country’s creative industries with a fragmented and under-institutionalized global presence, highlighting the need to position the sector as a strategic industry.

12 hours ago

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Fri, April 24, 2026

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