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The war, now in its eighth week, has killed thousands, spread to Israeli attacks in Lebanon and sent oil prices surging because of the de facto closure of the strait, which before the war carried one-fifth of the world's oil shipments.
44 minutes agoIndonesian Ombudsman chair Hery Susanto allegedly received Rp 1.5 billion (US$87,296) in exchange for launching a rigged audit of the Forestry Ministry to reduce the amount of nontax state revenue (PNBP) to be paid by a nickel company. ...
2 hours agoIran's military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on Saturday, prompting ships to abandon attempts to transit the waterway and President Donald Trump to warn Tehran against trying to "blackmail" the United States. ...
9 hours agoAlmost 40 percent of the robot participants will navigate the course autonomously in a high-profile demonstration of the industry's growing capabilities, according to the race organizers.
15 hours agoJapan is deepening cooperation with United States allies in the Asia-Pacific region that, like Tokyo, are involved in territorial disputes with China.
17 hours agoMore than one in seven of the estimated 6,500 Rohingya refugees who attempted the sea crossing last year were reported missing or dead.
19 hours agoThe move is part of the administration's effort to control global energy prices that have shot higher during the US-Israeli war on Iran.
20 hours agoPolice named the female suspect for negligence but did not detain her because she was cooperative throughout the investigation.
20 hours agoThe sentence has been cut by one-sixth, but it remains unclear whether the Nobel Peace Prize winner will be allowed to serve the rest of her sentence under house arrest, the lawyer said.
21 hours agoKosovo intends to send 22 members of the security forces, while Bosnia said more than 60 Bosnian soldiers are expected to join the peacekeeping force.
22 hours agoEnvironmental issues have become realities increasingly felt in everyday life, where growing accumulation of waste, worsening air pollution and degradation of marine ecosystems affect communities across regions.
1 day agoOne of the crucial points in the proposed bylaw is the new method in drugs distribution using liquid for e-cigarette or vape.
1 day agoA narrative nonfiction account of 20 Indonesian engineers working across 120 countries reveals the reality behind meritocracy, where resilience, not reputation, determines who lasts.
1 day agoSubsequent statements and clarifications from both sides left uncertainty over how quickly shipping might return to normal, and some vessels could be observed making unsuccessful attempts cross the strait on Friday before turning back.
1 day agoThe Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) enacted a new provision setting the minimum free float requirement at 15 percent for both listed companies and prospective issuers, doubling the previous threshold of 7.5 percent. This change was made in response to concerns raised by MSCI regarding the low free float levels of Indonesian equities, which led the index to freeze Indonesia’s inclusion in its indices in February and March. These measures are being implemented to demonstrate regulatory compliance ahead of MSCI’s May index 2026 review.
1 day agoHowever, some prospective buyers said they may hold off on purchasing an EV if incentives are reduced.
1 day agoIndonesia’s haj departures remain on track despite the ongoing United States-Israeli war against Iran, with preparations entering the final stage and the first group of pilgrims set to leave on April 22 as authorities press ahead with safety measures.
1 day agoThe government has announced that Indonesia will soon begin importing crude oil from Russia as part of a broader strategy to diversify energy supplies.
1 day agoA joint search and rescue team has recovered all eight bodies of those involved in a helicopter crash in the dense forests of West Kalimantan, confirming that there were no survivors after hours of evacuation efforts in difficult, steep terrain on Thursday night.
1 day agoHegseth also said the US will blockade Iranian ports for "as long as it takes."
1 day agoShortly after the truce went into effect at midnight local time (2100 GMT), the army told residents of the south—many of whom had to flee their homes following sweeping Israeli evacuation warnings—not to return, citing "several Israeli acts of aggression".
1 day agoThe Foreign Ministry announced that it is carrying out a third evacuation wave from Iran, aiming to repatriate 45 Indonesians this week as a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East continues to hold.
1 day agoThe students, who are under investigation by the university's anti-sexual violence task force, are barred from participating in all academic activities, entering campus premises except for purposes related to the case or urgent matters under university supervision.
1 day agoIn an act of rebellion against overexposure and performative social media, Gen Z are turning to smaller, controlled spaces on social media where they can be their authentic selves.
1 day agoFinance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said that S&P would come to Indonesia in June to reassess the country’s economy and budget “thoroughly”.
1 day agoThe government projects excess domestic supply of around 1.5 million tonnes in 2026, which could be allocated for exports.
1 day agoAll eight on board were men and one was a Malaysian national, civil aviation director general Lukman F. Laisa said in a statement.
1 day agoA reported account of what transpired during the White House meeting that decided to launch attacks on Iran draws an uneasy parallel with Trump's former reality TV show.
1 day agoAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the deal, which fills 20 percent of the fertiliser needed for the planting season, was a "significant outcome for our farmers".
1 day agoIn the world of oil, massive reserves mean nothing if a refinery can't digest the barrel. For Indonesia, the choice between Iranian and Venezuelan crude isn't a matter of geopolitics—it’s a test of technical compatibility and bottom-line survival.
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