The government has vowed to trade with China as usual after Beijing warned other countries against striking tariff deals with the United States at China’s expense.

Government and Catholic officials mourn the death of Pope Francis, who is remembered as a role model for peace, humanity and commitment to the environment amid the world’s multiple crises.

True to form, Indonesia has taken a trade diplomacy approach in response to a report by the US Trade Representative criticizing QRIS as a foreign trade barrier, highlighting Jakarta's readiness to cooperate with Washington on the matter.

All cardinals currently in Rome have been invited to gather in the Vatican at 9 a.m., where they were expected to make funeral plans.

The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry has criticized South Korea’s LG Energy Solution’s decision to withdraw from a Rp 142 trillion (US$8.45 billion) project to develop electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing in Indonesia.

Some 42 percent of respondents to the six-day poll approved of Trump's performance as president, down from 43 percent in a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted three weeks earlier, and from 47 percent in the hours after his January 20 inauguration.

The tariffs on companies from Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam will still need to be ratified at a meeting of the International Trade Commission in June.

"Not only the Catholics of Timor Leste but all religions and all communities feel the loss of the pope," the Nobel Laureate said in a video statement during a state visit to Bulgaria.

Keen to end its reliance on rice imports, Indonesia wants to plant vast tracts of the crop, along with sugar cane for biofuel, in the restive eastern region.

"The world has once again lost a role model who had a great commitment to peace, humanity, and brotherhood," Prabowo wrote on social media.

It remained motionless in the corner of its cage while animal caretakers entered its enclosure and it did not hiss, bare its fangs or growl. Additionally, the predator did not pounce on or attack live prey provided by the caretakers, including chickens and goats.

The special edition came with a premium leather sleeve featuring a monogram of letters “H” and “N,” inspired by the initials of Hian Tjen and NOD.

The National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) reported that in 2024, at least 15 female detainees were subjected to gender-based violence by authorities during the investigation process. This abuse included forced nudity and sexual assault intended to intimidate and coerce the victims into confessing to their alleged crimes.

Gold prices hit a fresh record on Monday while the dollar tumbled further along with Wall Street equities as President Donald Trump again slammed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Better recruitment and oversight systems may help reduce opportunities for corruption in the judiciary, which has been resistant to external supervision by the Judicial Commission.

The Health Ministry plans to reform the government's specialist residency program after a flurry of cases brought the issue of systemic abuse into the public spotlight, with measures that include mental health screening, a digital logbook and hospital oversight to prevent exploitative practices.

Indonesia and China reiterated their commitment to intensify their strategic cooperation and high-level dialogues on Monday amid an increasingly intense geopolitical landscape.

The infamous sea barrier off the coast of Tangerang, Banten, which sparked public controversy early this year, has seemingly turned into a blame game between prosecutors and investigators, raising concerns about the country’s law enforcement against such a high-profile case.

On Easter Sunday, the day before his death aged 88, Francis made his first prolonged public appearance since February, entering St. Peter's Square in a white popemobile to greet cheering crowds.

The US and China-owned tech firms have reaffirmed their commitment to complying with the government's new child online safety rules, pointing to their ongoing global efforts in protecting underage users, while also calling for clear implementing guidelines.

Indonesia unexpectedly booked a large trade surplus in March thanks to surging exports to the United States before import tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump took effect.

Villagers in South Sulawesi's Luwu regency have called for hydropower company Tiara Tirta Energi to close its Class C mine operations over unclear land documents, as recommended by regional authorities.

LPG is the primary cooking fuel for households across the country and Indonesia largely relies on imports of the commodity to meet domestic demand.

Francis inherited a deeply divided Church after the resignation in 2013 of his predecessor, Benedict XVI. The conservative-progressive gap became a chasm after Francis was elected the first non-European pope in 1,300 years.

On Sunday, Easter day, Francis had entered St. Peter's Square in an open-air popemobile shortly after mid-day, greeting cheering crowds. He had also offered a special blessing for the first time since Christmas.

The annual "Balikatan" (shoulder-to-shoulder) exercises will run for three weeks until May 9, showcasing an array of US weapons that include the NMESIS anti-ship missile system and HIMARS rocket launchers.

He was 88, and had suffered various ailments in his 12 year papacy.