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Europe

France hosts G7 dominated by Trump, Iran

France hosts from Monday a summit of the G7 group of leading powers set to be dominated by scrutiny of US President Donald Trump's deal to end the war with Iran.

1 month ago
Academia

Hormuz reopening could be OPEC’s undoing

Saudi Arabia and neighboring Gulf producers will cheer the eventual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but the ensuing flood of oil risks eroding OPEC’s already fragile grip on the market. ...

1 month ago
Academia premium

Why Southeast Asia must unite against online scams

Southeast Asia risks becoming the global epicenter of cyber-fraud, but a powerful new partnership between Indonesia and South Korea could finally dismantle the region’s most predatory digital syndicates. ...

1 month ago

The Latest

Europe

UK Starmer promises 'bold action' on failing social media status quo

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday pledged to "call time" on a social media system failing children amid curbs by a number of countries and calls by parents for an under-16s ban.

1 month ago
Academia premium

Learning to govern a fragmented world

Today’s world is too multipolar, too digitally interconnected and too politically heterogeneous for broad consensus alone to serve as the primary mechanism for managing global affairs.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

US, Iran reach preliminary agreement to end war

US and Iranian officials said they had agreed on a framework to end their war, halt the US blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a preliminary pact that sent oil prices falling but leaves the fate of Iran's nuclear program to further negotiations.

1 month ago
Jakarta premium

Commuters lament planned Transjabodetabek fare hike

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung assured the fare hike from the flat ticket price of Rp 3,500 (US 20 cents) would only be imposed on Transjabodetabek routes with higher operational costs rather than all services.

1 month ago
Markets

Oil prices plunge, Asia stocks rise after US-Iran deal

Pakistan said the United States and Iran agreed to a peace deal and an "immediate and permanent" end to military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon.

1 month ago
Entertainment premium

Under pouring rain, Idgitaf masters the art of love

Fresh off the breakthrough success of “Sedia Aku Sebelum Hujan”, Idgitaf channels romance and resilience into her most personal album yet.

1 month ago
Academia premium

Market-friendly income boost, refocused spending: The keys to stable Rupiah

Stabilizing the rupiah at Rp 18,000 requires Indonesia to look past trailing GDP growth and actively rebuild market confidence by enforcing strict resource export repatriation, maintaining clean fiscal governance and speaking to global capital with a single, clear technocratic voice.

1 month ago
Quick Dispatch

Expert views Tri Hita Karana as a model for regenerative tourism

Bali's Tri Hita Karana philosophy should be recognized as an indigenous model of regenerative tourism as the global tourism industry shifts beyond sustainability, according to tourism expert Dr. Putu Ayu Sita Laksmi of Warmadewa University.

1 day ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Lemigas’ new import power risks overlap in energy procurement roles

The administration of President Prabowo Subianto has issued Presidential Regulation (Perpres) No. 26/2026, which expands the role of public service agencies (BLU) in energy imports, blurring the traditional boundaries between government agencies, state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and private sector players. While the new regulation appears intended to strengthen Indonesia’s energy security amid growing global uncertainties, it could create overlapping responsibilities, increase operational risks and expose the country to greater geopolitical pressures.

1 month ago
Politics premium

More suspects arrested as AGO widens probe into free meals corruption

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has arrested two more suspects related to corruption in the free nutritious meal program, widening its probe, which has already ensnared three former leaders of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) in charge of the project.

1 month ago
Academia premium

Student protests and the quiet militarization of the civilian sphere

When a peaceful student protest over fuel prices is met with 500 soldiers and hidden legal maneuvers, it signals a quiet, dangerous shift from democratic policing to increasing militarization.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Indonesia inches closer to destroyers after Koizumi meets Prabowo, Sjafrie

The commencement of discussions by the defense authorities of both countries to materialize the transfer of equipment including Asagiri-class destroyers will contribute to strengthening cooperation in the field of maritime security, Koizumi said.

1 month ago
Academia premium

Is Indonesia safe if the rupiah reaches Rp 20,000?

Replacing officials to save a falling rupiah is empty political theater; Indonesia’s true economic safety depends on fixing deep-seated structural issues like oil deficits, agricultural productivity and policy execution.

1 month ago
Archipelago premium

Australia wins AFF U-19 Championship, Young Garuda third

Indonesia defeated Cambodia 1-0 with a single goal by Muhammad Al Gazani Dwi Sugandi at the 60th minute of the Championship's third-place playoff.

1 month ago
Tech

Cross-Border QR Payments Between Indonesia and China Fully Operational

Cross-border QRIS payment system breaks barriers between Indonesia and China, as it seamlessly allows merchants and customers in both countries to be able to do transactions through UnionPay's cross-border payment network.

1 month ago
Archipelago premium

Bintan fishermen detained by Malaysia for illegal crossing, fishing

Malaysian authorities intercepted six fishermen from Bintan regency, Riau Islands, for allegedly crossing the border and fishing illegally on May 30.

1 month ago
Politics premium

Military deployment against student protest draws flak

The deployment of Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel against a student protest denouncing wasteful state spending drew criticism from protesters and civil society groups, who said that crowd control falls outside the mandate of defense forces.

1 month ago
Archipelago premium

Army, police differ on stabbings of Brimob personnel in NTT

The incident took place after a mass to celebrate the induction of a new officer into the Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT).

1 month ago
Editorial premium

Into the light, Danantara

The agency needs to keep in mind that the most effective way to build lasting trust is through transparency. 

1 month ago
Markets premium

Indonesia’s IPO pipeline gets thinner amid stock market jitters

The IDX stated that there are 12 companies waiting in the IPO queue to list on the bourse this year.  

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Transfer of KF-21 prototype to Indonesia awaits mechanism: KAI

Currently both the South Korean and Indonesian governments are deliberating the transfer mechanism of the KF-21 prototype, especially related to the technology and schedule.

1 month ago
Sports

Brazil begin World Cup bid with Morocco draw as Scotland edge Haiti

The meeting of Brazil and 2022 semi-finalists Morocco at the MetLife Stadium just outside New York City was a clash of the teams ranked sixth and seventh in the world respectively.

1 month ago
Economy premium

Banks expected to see lower profits amid weakening rupiah, rate hikes

Due to elevated funding costs, sustained NIM pressure and higher provisions, Samuel Sekuritas has lowered its 2026 earnings growth forecast for banks from 4.6 percent in its previous report to 1.8 percent.  

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa premium

Jordan, Indonesia aim to have stronger bilateral cooperation

Jordan and Indonesia have strengthened cooperation in higher education, culture, trade, health, infrastructure, energy, and logistics, Jordanian Ambassador to Jakarta Sudqi Attalah Al Omoush said.

1 month ago
Economy

Indonesian economy comes up for air but struggles to win back investors

At a time when Indonesia desperately needs foreign currency, authorities spooked investors with tighter export controls lambasted as "resource nationalism", while a move by parliament to tighten oversight of the central bank raised fears for its independence.

1 month ago
Economy

UK, Japan set to agree $24 billion investment, tech partnerships

The agreements include a Japanese five-year investment pipeline of more than 9 billion pounds in infrastructure and financial services, alongside plans to unlock up to 9 billion pounds for UK offshore wind projects.

1 month ago
Society premium

Sweet talk, sour doubts: Indonesia faces hurdles in curbing sugary drinks

Consumers worry that beverage sellers or brands may manipulate nutritional labels, while business owners are concerned about additional costs to test their products.

1 month ago
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