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Politics 4 days ago

Son of 'gasoline godfather' Riza Chalid jailed in $17 billion corruption case

Muhammad Kerry Adrianto Riza is the highest-profile defendant to be convicted in the sprawling scandal involving state-owned energy firm Pertamina.

Academia 4 days ago

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The Philippines faces a defining year for ASEAN

As 2026 ASEAN chair, the Philippines is expected to assume a more proactive role in sustaining dialogue among member states, minimizing the risk of miscalculation and helping to prevent tensions from escalating.

Community 5 days ago

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Model United Nations: Where Indonesian youths learn to lead

Participation is growing across schools and universities in the UN simulation, which helps students sharpen their soft skills so they can contribute to global solutions through understanding and engagement.

Academia 5 days ago

The UK must not sacrifice human rights for economic growth

We find it troubling that the partnership purports to protect the environment, when in Papua, these military-dominated monocultures are riding roughshod over local communities.

Academia 5 days ago

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A tactical win, not a strategic settlement: The new RI-US deal

The Indonesia–US tariff deal is a pragmatic adjustment in an era of managed globalization.

Sports 6 days ago

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With ASEAN Cup looming, coach Herdman begins Indonesia rebuild

New coach sees Southeast Asia’s premier tournament as a proving ground for depth and belief, as Indonesia faces unexpected exclusion from the 2026 Asian Games.

Middle East and Africa 6 days ago

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Indonesia, Jordan pledge closer ties to address Gaza crisis

Indonesia and Jordan pledged closer cooperation to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank during President Prabowo Subianto’s visit to Amman, following his attendance at the inaugural meeting of US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace meeting.

Sports 6 days ago

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Indonesia risks 2026 Asian Games soccer exclusion

NOC Indonesia prepares protest over 16-team grading system that may sideline Indonesia from soccer at the quadrennial Games.

Archipelago 6 days ago

Bali flooding prompts tourist evacuation

Intense rains triggered flooding since late Monday across several Bali districts and the provincial capital city of Denpasar, said local disaster mitigation agency senior official I Gede Agung Teja Bhusana Yadnya.

Academia 1 week ago

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After the court ruling: What’s next for the Indonesia-US trade deal?

For greater durability, Jakarta needs to explore pathways toward a more institutionalized trade framework with Washington, while preparing a US+1 contingency strategy and articulating a clearer vision of its role within the evolving international economic order.

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Indonesia

Son of 'gasoline godfather' Riza Chalid jailed in $17 billion corruption case

PREMIUM The Philippines faces a defining year for ASEAN

PREMIUM Model United Nations: Where Indonesian youths learn to lead

The UK must not sacrifice human rights for economic growth

PREMIUM A tactical win, not a strategic settlement: The new RI-US deal

PREMIUM With ASEAN Cup looming, coach Herdman begins Indonesia rebuild

PREMIUM Indonesia, Jordan pledge closer ties to address Gaza crisis

PREMIUM Indonesia risks 2026 Asian Games soccer exclusion