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What if discrimination is not about religion?

Beyond the national slogan lays a primal human reflex that treats difference as a threat; to truly protect religious freedom in Indonesia, we must look past the pulpit and address the biological machinery of fear that governs us all.

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Markets

Asian stocks rally, crude drops on lingering hope for a peace deal

Stocks rose and oil fell Tuesday on hopes for a deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with Donald Trump saying Tehran had called to seek an agreement even as a US naval blockade around Iran's ports began. ...

39 minutes ago
Europe

Germany's Merz urges Netanyahu to end Lebanon fighting

Merz also expressed his "grave concern" about developments in the Palestinian territories in a telephone conversation with Netanyahu and demanded that there "must be no de facto partial annexation of the West Bank", the German government spokesman said. ...

51 minutes ago

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War tests BRICS and reveals its limits

Despite calls for mediation, the grouping of so-called Global South nations has remained fragmented, highlighting its role as a "club" akin to the G7 rather than a forum for collective action.

1 hour ago
Archipelago premium

Construction continues on Karang Singa beacon tower off Bintan: Official

A provincial official has underlined the urgency of the national strategic project, initiated in 2021 and funded by the Defense Ministry, as both a navigational aid a symbol of state sovereignty in the maritime zone off the Singapore Strait.

1 hour ago
Europe

UN chief says 'all parties' must respect freedom of navigation in Hormuz

The strait, through which a fifth of global oil and gas flows, has become a key flashpoint as the US and Iran attempt to gain leverage over each other during ceasefire negotiations.

1 hour ago
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The coming inflation-deflation whipsaw

Markets must grapple with both the immediate threat of higher inflation from geopolitical tensions and conflagrations, as well as the longer-term risk of AI-driven deflation.

2 hours ago
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Why user states must share the burden of Indonesia’s sea-lanes

As the case of the Strait of Hormuz in the Iran war illustrates amid escalating global tensions, Indonesia can no longer afford to be the sole guardian of the world’s most dangerous maritime choke points: It’s time for user states to pay their fair share.

3 hours ago
Society premium

Intern doctor fatalities fuel concerns over heavy workload, low welfare

Although Health Ministry regulations stipulate that intern doctors should work a maximum of 48 hours per week, or eight hours a day over six working days, Indonesian Medical Association (IDI) chairman Slamet Budiarto said practices in the field often fall short of these standards.

3 hours ago
Society premium

BGN stokes overspending criticism for billion-rupiah procurement of event planners

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) is facing renewed scrutiny after its procurement reports revealed billions of rupiah allocated for the hiring of planners for various campaigns, from training for its workers to recreational activities, raising fresh criticisms of overspending on the free nutritious meal program overseen by the agency.

3 hours ago
Europe

Russia calls for joint food reserves with BRICS to counter Middle East crisis risks

Egypt, a BRICS member, is the largest importer of Russian wheat, while Russia also exports food to China and India, the bloc's two biggest economies.

4 hours ago
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Opposition critique is the oxygen of a flourishing democracy

Rather than a threat to stability, opposition is the very condition necessary for stability and the key ingredient of a thriving democracy.

4 hours ago
Companies premium

Airlines brace for fare hikes as jet fuel prices climb

Avtur prices have soared by over 70 percent following the outbreak of war in the Middle East.  

4 hours ago
Europe premium

Prabowo, Putin pledge closer cooperation amid global volatility

Meeting Putin for the second time in less than six months, Prabowo said ahead of closed-door talks that he intended to “personally supervise” key strategic cooperation with Moscow, highlighting the urgency of closer ties in an increasingly uncertain global climate. 

4 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Govt kicks off measles vaccination for healthcare workers amid outbreak

Indonesia has been grappling with a measles outbreak since last year, driven by a decline in childhood immunization.

5 hours ago
Editorial premium

Indonesian law for Myanmar general

For the sake of both national integrity and humanity, the Attorney General’s Office should proceed with the necessary investigations to bring the act of genocide case involving the Myanmar junta leader before an Indonesian court. 

5 hours ago
Economy premium

Retail sales grow as consumer expectations plunge

Retail sales have grown thanks to the consumption boost from the Idul Fitri holiday period, but consumers are feeling less optimistic about the coming months as they anticipate the economic fallout of the Iran war.

16 hours ago
Jakarta premium

Gang leader Hercules disputes govt claim over Tanah Abang land

A legal dispute is unfolding in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, as notorious gang leader Rosario “Hercules” de Marshal and his mass organization GRIB Jaya contest the government’s claim over a plot of land earmarked for a housing project.

16 hours ago
Economy

Philippines cuts tax on petroleum products to ease price shock

Following the legislature's earlier passage of a law authorizing him to adjust fuel excise taxes, Marcos said the cost of liquefied petroleum gas, the country's fuel of choice for cooking, would be trimmed by 3.36 pesos (5.6 US cents) per kilogram from Tuesday.

16 hours ago
Europe

France, UK to work on 'peaceful multinational mission' for Hormuz

US-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February sparked a region-wide war and brought to a near standstill traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and gas shipments.

17 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

ASEAN foreign ministers urge US and Iran to push for permanent resolution

Beyond immediate security concerns, ASEAN highlighted the broader implications of the conflict on regional stability, especially on energy and food supplies.

18 hours ago
Economy premium

Hotels see insignificant surge during Idul Fitri holiday

On average, across the archipelago, the number of tourists staying at hotels only peaked during March 22-23, before dropping sharply by 62-65 percent on the following day, according to PHRI.  

18 hours ago
Economy premium

Plastic crunch threatens auto production, fuels price pressures

Carmakers warned that prolonged disruptions could affect deliveries to dealers and customers.

19 hours ago
Markets

Oil surges, stocks fall as Trump says to blockade Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices surged and stocks sank Monday after US-Iran peace talks fell apart and Donald Trump announced a blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, adding to fears for energy supplies from the Middle East.

20 hours ago
Europe

EU chief von der Leyen hails Orban defeat

"Europe's heart is beating stronger in Hungary tonight," she posted on X, in English and in Hungarian.

22 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him 'terrible' for foreign policy

"Pope Leo is WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.

22 hours ago
Academia premium

Europe’s skepticism about US firms reaches Asia

As geopolitical tensions rise between Washington and Brussels, US companies are increasingly exposed to reputational and regulatory risk in Europe. This shift has consequences for global trade and open economies, including in Asia.

1 day ago
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Oil, gas and coal are officially a systemic financial risk

As geopolitical shocks turn the global energy market into an "everything crisis", the shift from volatile commodities to stable renewable infrastructure is no longer just a climate goal; it is a financial necessity.

1 day ago
Academia

Clean nickel paradox vs. fossil fuel dominance

The Indonesian nickel industry is currently navigating a profound paradox: a world that desperately needs our mineral wealth but increasingly demands it to be "clean" and low-emission.

1 day ago
Markets

US oil benchmark jumps 8%, surpasses $100 after failed US-Iran talks

The US oil benchmark rebounded above $100 a barrel on Monday after peace talks between the United States and Iran failed to make a breakthrough, and with US President Donald Trump ordering a blockade of Iranian ports.

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