BRICS nations, with their diverse technological and intelligence capabilities, are well-positioned to develop innovative conflict-resolution mechanisms that go beyond outdated Cold War frameworks.

The Jakarta Post's recent trip to Raja Ampat late last month revealed the complex currents rippling and colliding beneath the mining versus tourism issue, conflated by environmental and indigenous concerns surrounding the global marine haven in the country's far-flung, easternmost region.

The Jakarta Post visited Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua, to take a closer look at the recent nickel mining controversy taking place in the archipelago regency. Tensions have erupted between pro-mining inhabitants and those who have benefited from fishery and ecotourism activities.  

The Jakarta Post visits Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua, to take a closer look at the recent nickel mining controversy that threatens to unravels the archipelago regency. In addition to causing irreversible damage to forest and marine ecosystems, the extractive activities have also created tensions among islanders.  

A government study in 2022 estimated that a deposit of 482 million tonnes of nickel ore can be found under the calm waters of Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua. The Jakarta Post visits the archipelago to delve into a recent mining controversy that has triggered tension among residents and damaged the environment.

The government's plan to impose a single price for subsidized LPG canisters across all regions, to be legalized via a Perpres, aims to ensure even distribution and a fair price for all eligible consumers by preventing market manipulation. 

Despite the aberrance of hate and intolerance, which only seem to be growing, as global citizens we must continue to maintain as well as build efforts at dialogue as a bridge to understanding.

Deadly floods triggered by unseasonable heavy rains have swept across Indonesia during what should be the peak of the dry season, prompting experts to link the extreme weather to climate change, with the meteorology agency warning that intense rainfall could persist until October.

The Bali Strait tragedy highlights the fact that many ferries operate well beyond their technical lifespan. 

Public Housing and Settlements Minister Maruarar “Ara” Sirait took many by surprise when he announced that Daya Anagata Nusantara (Danantara) Investment Management Agency would finance one of President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship campaign promises: the construction of 3 million subsidized homes. Danantara has pledged a loan of Rp 8 trillion (US$ 138 million) for the project. With this move, earlier plans to finance the program through foreign loans were effectively shelved.

The 14 countries sent letters so far, which included smaller US exporters like Serbia, Thailand and Tunisia, hinted at opportunities for additional negotiations while at the same time warning that any reprisal steps would be met with a like-for-like response.

The Trump administration does not intend to immediately impose an additional 10% tariff against BRICS nations, as threatened, but will proceed if individual countries take policies his administration deems "anti-American," according to a source familiar with the matter.

The Bandung Spirit, first articulated during the 1955 Asia-Africa Conference in West Java, was the first major political expression of unity among formerly colonized nations. It emphasized principles of self-determination, non-intervention and equality in global relations, advocating independence from great power domination.

Danantara was not created just to hand out lifelines, it was established to generate long-term returns for the country.

Indonesia’s new foreign university campuses promise global education without the need to leave home. But record numbers of students are still heading overseas. Is it about prestige, opportunity or something deeper?

A government plan to revert from a triennial to an annual basis for mining work plan approvals (RKAB) has drawn mixed reactions from industry players, with some warning of increased uncertainty and red tape but others seeing a chance to boost flexibility and revenue.

Army general Novi Helmy Prasetya has stepped down as president director of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) to end his contentious appointment and brief tenure at the state-owned enterprise, the Indonesian Military (TNI) has confirmed, citing prevailing regulations that limit active-duty officers from holding civilian posts.

The Malaysia-based airline plans to expand its network with routes connecting Indonesia with Northern Asia, Australia and the Middle East.

Tensions between Beijing and Brussels have been rising, with the European Union imposing tariffs on China-built electric vehicles and Beijing slapping duties on imported brandy from the bloc.

The divestment comes as KFC Indonesia faces headwinds from slowing consumer demand amid boycott movements linked to the Middle East crisis.

Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, located in East Nusa Tenggara province, erupted on Monday morning, spewing out an ash cloud reaching as high as 18 kilometres (11.18 miles).

Putin spoke via video link to the summit in Rio de Janeiro due to an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court which alleges he is responsible for war crimes in Ukraine. Moscow says the warrant is unfounded and pointless. 

Prabowo made the call in his speech at the second session of the BRICS summit in the Brazilian coastal city of Rio de Janeiro to discuss finance, artificial intelligence and multilateralism.

Jakarta has also pledged to step up its energy and merchandise imports to close the trade gap.

Conceived two decades ago as a forum for fast-growing economies, BRICS has come to be seen as a Chinese-driven counterbalance to US and western European power.

Israeli negotiators taking part in the ceasefire talks that resumed in Doha on Sunday have clear instructions to achieve a ceasefire agreement under conditions that Israel has accepted, Netanyahu said on Sunday before flying to Washington.

Coordinating economic minister Airlangga Hartarto, the country's main negotiator in tariff talks with the United States, is scheduled to go to the US on Monday, an official told Reuters.