https://www.thejakartapost.com/business/2026/07/21/beaten-down-indonesian-stocks-feel-the-love-as-ai-rally-cools https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/02/06/2026_02_06_172296_1770362808.jpg Momentous shot: A group of visitors takes a picture on Jan. 29, 2026 in front of a stock ticker display at the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in South Jakarta. https://www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2026/07/21/asian-bishops-assembly-building-bridges-of-dialogue-for-humanity-justice https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/07/19/2026_07_19_177789_1784467381.jpg Bishops from across Asia arrive on Oct. 30, 2022, at Bangkok Cathedral for the closing Mass of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences’ general assembly. https://www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2026/07/21/development-economics-for-an-age-of-upheaval https://img.jakpost.net/c/2025/01/17/2025_01_17_159417_1737082676.JPG Employees work on an electric vehicle production line during an organized media tour to a factory under Jiangling Group Electric Vehicle (JMEV), in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, China, on May 22, 2024. https://www.thejakartapost.com/culture/2026/07/21/when-divorce-leaves-child-support-only-on-paper https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/07/20/2026_07_20_177810_1784525394.jpg Life after divorce: Rizkynia Nabila (left) accompanies her daughter as she draws on June 20, 2026, in Jakarta. Nabila is among several single mothers who say court-ordered child support has been paid inconsistently following their divorce. https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/07/20/2026_07_20_177811_1784525394.jpg Poppy R. Dihardjo (left), founder of Perempuan Tanpa Stigma, speaks on June 20, 2026, during the #BerbagiBeban discussion organized by online media outlet Magdalene at JPLive! Space in The Jakarta Post’s building, Jakarta. https://www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2026/07/21/still-a-mystery-where-is-aung-san-suu-kyi https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/04/18/2026_04_18_174851_1776483756.JPG A Myanmar protester living in Japan holds a placard of Myanmar's detained former leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, during a rally denouncing an upcoming election led by the military junta outside Myanmar's embassy in Tokyo on Dec. 14, 2025. https://www.thejakartapost.com/world/2026/07/21/singapore-rallies-behind-multilateralism-to-brace-against-transboundary-haze https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/01/05/2026_01_05_171037_1767623658.jpg A firefighter battles a peatland wildfire on July 10, 2025, as forest and land fires returned amid extreme heat, in Rimba Panjang, Riau. https://www.thejakartapost.com/world/2026/07/21/indonesias-balanced-response-signals-quiet-pushback-on-us-far-left-terrorism-push https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/07/19/2026_07_19_177784_1784461014.jpg United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio makes opening statement during an event titled “Ministerial on the Resurgence of Political Terrorism“ at the US Department of State on July 16 in Washington, DC. https://www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2026/07/21/why-the-president-should-stop-acting-as-foreign-minister https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/03/06/2026_03_06_173409_1772788557.jpg President Prabowo Subianto (left) speaks to United States President Donald Trump on Feb. 19 during the signing of the US-Indonesia Agreement on Reciprocal Tariffs (ART) in Washington, DC. https://www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2026/07/21/analysis-kdmp-the-great-cooperative-gamble https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/07/20/2026_07_20_177813_1784528121.jpg President Prabowo Subianto salutes the crowd from his vehicle on Monday, July 21, 2025, ahead of inaugurating the establishment of 80,081 cooperatives under the Red and White Village Cooperatives (KMP) initiative in a national rollout ceremony held in Bentangan village, Klaten, Central Java. (Courtesy of/BPMI Setpres) https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2026/07/21/outrage-as-trans-women-targeted-in-mob-violence https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/07/07/2026_07_07_177365_1783407781.jpg Residents sign a white banner during an anti-LGBT rally on June 21 in Padang, West Sumatra. The event, organized by the West Sumatra administration, the West Sumatra Police and the Minangkabau Traditional Council (LKAAM), invited participants to sign a one-kilometer-long white banner as part of a declaration opposing the LGBT community. Organizers also pledged to take action against LGBT individuals through customary law and called for them to be “eradicated“ or expelled from Minangkabau land. https://www.thejakartapost.com/world/2026/07/21/indonesia-urges-resilient-asean-as-ministers-meet https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/07/20/2026_07_20_177822_1784550396.jpg (Front row L-R) Myanmar Permanent Secretary Hau Khan Sum, Malaysia's Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Amran Mohamed Zin, Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow, East Timor's Foreign Minister Bendito dos Santos Freitas, Vietnam's Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang, Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro, Singapore's Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs Albert Chua, Brunei's Foreign Minister Erywan Yusof, Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn, Indonesia's Director General for ASEAN Cooperation Ina Hagniningtyas Krisnamurthi, Laos Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane and ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn pose for a photo with representatives from the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) Representatives during the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting on July 20 at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay, Metro Manila. https://www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2026/07/21/dont-cry-for-messi-argentina https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/07/20/2026_07_20_177805_1784502087.jpg Spanish midfielder Rodri lifts the trophy with his teammates after winning the 2026 World Cup soccer tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, the United States, on July 19, 2026. https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2026/07/21/deadly-clash-between-two-east-nusa-tenggara-villages-leaves-three-dead https://img.jakpost.net/c/2018/04/09/2018_04_09_43688_1523261289.jpg Crime scene illustration https://www.thejakartapost.com/business/2026/07/20/more-questions-raised-about-agrinas-procurement-for-co-ops https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/07/11/2026_07_11_177522_1783783652.jpg Children walk past a building of the Merah Putih Cooperatives (KDMP) program that has yet to begin operations on July 11 in Ternate, North Maluku. https://www.thejakartapost.com/world/2026/07/20/romania-signs-1-billion-deal-for-radars-helicopters https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/07/20/2026_07_20_177823_1784551371.jpg A French Air Force Airbus H225M Caracal Helicopter drops French Air Commandos as part of the French Air and Space Force military exercise Taranis (Tactical Airlift Rehearsal under Advanced Non-permissive and Intensive Scenarios), on the Orleans-Bricy air base, in Boulay-les-Barres on Nov. 14, 2025. https://www.thejakartapost.com/world/2026/07/20/wars-shift-focus-from-jets-to-weapons-at-giant-farnborough-airshow https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/07/20/2026_07_20_177821_1784546074.jpg Delegates stand in front of an Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon as they arrive to attend the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 in in Farnborough, southwest of London, on Monday, July 20, 2026. https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/07/20/2026_07_20_177820_1784546074.jpg The logo for the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 is pictured in front of a Boeing 777-200 for shipping giant DHL, on the opening day in Farnborough, southwest of London, on Monday, July 20, 2026. https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2026/07/20/press-council-criticizes-celebrity-lawyer-for-jibes-at-journalists https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/07/20/2026_07_20_177818_1784540568.jpg Lawyer Hotman Paris gestures while speaking at a press conference on a corruption case implicating his client, former assistant attorney general for special crimes Febrie Adriansyah, at the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) headquarters in Jakarta on July 17, 2026. https://www.thejakartapost.com/world/2026/07/20/wang-yi-rubio-to-attend-this-weeks-asean-meetings https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/07/20/2026_07_20_177815_1784536440.jpg US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (left) shakes hands with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Munich, on February 12, 2026, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. https://www.thejakartapost.com/business/2026/07/20/govt-to-expedite-sugarcane-rejuvenation-within-two-years https://img.jakpost.net/c/2016/11/28/2016_11_28_16734_1480325589.jpg Field workers harvest sugarcane to have it ready for crushing in Purwosekar village in Malang, East Java. The cane will be sold either to brown sugar makers or large sugar factories, depending on its quality. Better quality cane will fetch a better price among brown sugar makers. JP/ Aman Rochman https://www.thejakartapost.com/world/2026/07/20/danube-water-levels-reach-lowest-in-30-years https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/07/20/2026_07_20_177814_1784534975.jpg This aerial view shows the low water level of the Danube River near Novi Sad, Serbia, on July 19, 2026. https://www.thejakartapost.com/business/2026/07/20/layoffs-rise-to-32389-in-first-half-amid-manufacturing-slowdown https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/05/01/2026_05_01_175274_1777647621.jpg Labor union members hold banners and wave posters on May 1, 2025, during a Labor Day rally in Jakarta. https://www.thejakartapost.com/world/2026/07/20/singapore-minister-resigns-over-interactions-with-a-woman https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/07/20/2026_07_20_177812_1784526401.jpg Faishal Ibrahim is sworn in as Singapore's Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs, during a swearing-in ceremony at the Istana in Singapore on May 23, 2025. https://www.thejakartapost.com/business/2026/07/20/indonesian-lawmakers-give-go-ahead-to-financial-centers-plan https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/02/18/2026_02_18_172713_1771397498.jpg Lawmakers attend a House of Representatives plenary session on July 1, 2025, at the Senayan legislative complex in Central Jakarta. https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2026/07/20/indonesias-planned-copyright-law-puts-google-ai-platforms-on-notice https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/04/09/2026_04_09_174519_1775744497.jpg Indonesia’s Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Viada Hafid (center), accompanied by Director General of Digital Space Oversight Alexander Sabar (left) and Director General of Public Communication and Media Fifi Aleyda Yahya (right), delivers a press statement on the implementation of Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025 on Electronic System Governance for Child Protection, known as PP Tunas, in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Thursday, April 9, 2026. The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs imposed sanctions on Google after its platform YouTube failed to comply with the provisions outlined in the regulation. https://www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2026/07/20/trumps-iran-lesson-from-australias-emus https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/07/19/2026_07_19_177778_1784438846.jpg Emus seek food in the dry earth near the Australian agricultural town of Walgett, 650 kilometers northwest of Sydney in this file photo taken on Feb. 12, 2015. https://www.thejakartapost.com/sports/2026/07/20/trump-lingers-on-stage-to-lap-up-world-cup-spotlight https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/07/20/2026_07_20_177809_1784519610.jpg Spain's midfielder #16 Rodri (front center) lifts the trophy with Spain's players, Spain's head coach Luis de la Fuente (left) and with US President Donald Trump (2R) and FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the final ceremony after the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026. https://www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2026/07/20/sekolah-rakyat-needs-evidence-not-applause https://img.jakpost.net/c/2025/07/14/2025_07_14_164513_1752499537.jpg Students of SRMP 9 Sekolah Rakyat junior high school at the Wyata Guna center in Bandung, West Java, try out their bunk beds after attending the opening of Sekolah Rakyat's orientation program on July 14, 2025. https://www.thejakartapost.com/sports/2026/07/20/spain-unites-in-joy-at-second-world-cup-crown https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/07/20/2026_07_20_177808_1784519095.jpg Spain's supporters cheer prior the 2026 World Cup final match between Spain and Argentina at Colon square's fan zone in Madrid, on July 19, 2026. https://www.thejakartapost.com/business/2026/07/20/oil-hits-one-month-high-as-mideast-war-keeps-investors-on-edge https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/03/01/2026_03_01_173171_1772381945.jpg Motorcyclists line up to refuel with nonsubsidized fuel Pertamax on March 1, 2026, at a gas station in the Kuningan area, Jakarta. https://www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2026/07/20/indonesias-economy-is-starting-to-lose-the-confidence-game https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/06/15/2026_06_15_176712_1781536780.jpg The Bank Indonesia logo adorns the gate of the central bank's headquarters in Jakarta in this undated photograph. https://www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2026/07/20/the-subversion-of-the-international-criminal-court https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/07/19/2026_07_19_177779_1784441086.jpg Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan (left) talks to registrar Osvaldo Zavala Giler (right) prior to the first appearance of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charge of crimes against humanity over his deadly crackdown on narcotics, in The Hague on March 14, 2025. https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2026/07/20/endless-works-infuriate-commuters-on-jakarta-tangerang-toll-road https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/07/18/2026_07_18_177770_1784383881.jpeg Heavy machinery is used to remove a section of road surface on the Jakarta-Tangerang toll road in Tangerang, Banten, in this undated handout photo. https://www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2026/07/20/the-rise-of-dynasties-and-politicization-of-meritocracy-in-the-tni https://img.jakpost.net/c/2025/11/11/2025_11_11_168838_1762834479.jpg President Prabowo Subianto (front), accompanied by Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (left, second row), Indonesian Military (TNI) commander Gen. Agus Subiyanto (right, second row) and other military leaders, inspects forces from his presidential vehicle in October ahead of a ceremony to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the TNI at the National Monument (Monas) complex in Central Jakarta. https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2026/07/20/prabowo-renews-antigraft-pledge-as-scrutiny-grows-over-ex-top-prosecutors-case https://img.jakpost.net/c/2025/10/22/2025_10_22_167970_1761101145.jpg In this file photo dated Oct. 10, 2025, bundles of cash totaling Rp 13 trillion (US$785 million) are displayed in the lobby of the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) in Jakarta during the handover of assets recovered from a corruption case involving crude palm oil export permits. https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2026/07/20/soccer-fans-sacrifice-sleep-assemble-for-world-cup https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/07/19/2026_07_19_177781_1784447937.JPG Hundreds of soccer fans watch the World Cup 2026 semifinal between England and Argentina on July 16 during a free public screening at the headquarters of state-owned broadcaster TVRI in Senayan, Central Jakarta. TVRI is the official broadcaster for the quadrennial soccer tournament in Indonesia. https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/07/19/2026_07_19_177780_1784447937.JPG Office workers Dani Widianto and Sabrina Aisyah (bottom, left) watch the World Cup 2026 semifinal between England and Argentina , on July 16 at a cafe inside the headquarters of state-owned broadcaster TVRI in Senayan, Central Jakarta. https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/07/19/2026_07_19_177782_1784447937.JPG An Argentina supporter reacts during the public screening of the World Cup 2026 semifinal between England and Argentina , on July 16 at the headquarters of state-owned broadcaster TVRI in Senayan, Central Jakarta. Argentina secured a 2-1 victory in the match and advanced to the final round against Spain, slated for June 20 Jakarta time. https://www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2026/07/20/we-are-confronting-not-just-systemic-but-networked-corruption https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/07/16/2026_07_16_177703_1784207404.jpg Demonstrators from the civil society coalition MBG Watch hold posters during a rally in front of the Attorney General's Office (AGO) building in South Jakarta on July 15, 2026. The protesters urged the AGO to completely investigate alleged corruption pertaining to President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free nutritious meal program. https://www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2026/07/20/analysis-indonesias-police-prosecutor-turf-war-a-fragile-truce https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/07/19/2026_07_19_177791_1784477589.jpg Protesters from a coalition of university students hold a banner reading “Clean Up the Attorney General's Office“ during a demonstration outside the House of Representatives complex in Jakarta on July 10, 2026. The protesters called for an investigation into alleged corruption within the Attorney General's Office. https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2026/07/20/police-deployed-to-secure-n-sumatra-gas-stations-amid-scarcity https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/07/17/2026_07_17_177722_1784252112.jpg Motorists queue to buy Pertalite subsidized gasoline at a gas station in Medan, North Sumatra, on July 16, 2026. https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2026/07/20/state-schools-see-dwindling-enrollment-as-academic-year-kicks-off https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/07/18/2026_07_18_177771_1784392769.jpg A teacher teaches a new pupil during a school orientation program at SD Cepokosawit II state elementary school in Boyolali, Central Java, on July 13, 2026. The Boyolali Education Agency is discussing a plan to merge the school with others that have seen low enrollment during this academic year to maintain the quality of education. https://img.jakpost.net/c/2026/07/18/2026_07_18_177772_1784392769.jpg Pupils attend class at SD 2 Salakaria state elementary school in Ciamis regency, West Java, on July 15, 2026. The school only had one new pupil for the 2026/2027 academic year. https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2026/07/20/six-airlines-apply-for-new-permits-to-fly-from-bandungs-airport https://img.jakpost.net/c/2017/08/16/2017_08_16_31140_1502881068.jpg An N219 plane piloted by Captain Esther Gayatri flies during its first flight from Husein Sastranegara Airport in Bandung, West Java, on Aug. 16, 2017.