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Politics 1 month ago

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Indonesian Navy’s operations concept does not recognize carriers: Former officer

The Indonesian Navy did not consider having an aircraft carrier in its long-term planning because sea battles have experienced drastic paradigm shift in the past few years.

Politics 1 month ago

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Indonesia to get Leonardo M-346 F jet trainers via defense broker ESS

The deal covers the procurement of a dozen Leonardo M-346 F by 2030 as part of the Indonesian Air Force’s fleet modernization efforts, though it is unclear why the Defense Ministry is using ESS, which has no known track record in delivering technology transfers or offset programs.

Europe 1 month ago

Deadly wildfires force thousands from homes in parts of Europe

Wildfires swept across parts of Italy, France and Spain on Wednesday, killing three firefighters and forcing thousands to flee as scorching temperatures and strong winds fueled the blazes.

Economy 2 months ago

Europe's baked rice bowl seeks escape from drought

Pavia is at the heart of Italy's rice-making industry. The province regularly produces nearly 5 million tonnes of the grain each year. But this year there was not enough spring rain and its rice farmers are despondent.

Archipelago 4 months ago

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Italian deported from Bali after disrespecting police officer

The tourist was deported because of a physical altercation with a traffic police officer in Denpasar after he refused a ticket for not wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle on April 22, 2026.

Europe 4 months ago

Italy's parliament backs donation of aircraft carrier to Indonesia

A parliamentary report said transferring the carrier to Indonesia would save Italy maintenance costs estimated at around 5 million euros only for last year or the nearly 19 million euros required for dismantling.

Sports 4 months ago

Italy dismisses talk of replacing Iran at World Cup

US special envoy Paolo Zampolli told the Financial Times it would be a "dream" to see four-time World Cup winners Italy at the finals in the United States, Mexico and Canada despite the fact they lost in a qualification playoff last month.

Sports 4 months ago

US says Iran players welcome at World Cup amid Italy uproar

Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied that Washington had asked the Iranian team not to come to the World Cup, but warned the United States may yet bar entry to members of the Iranian delegation it judged to have ties to Tehran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Europe 5 months ago

Meloni suspends defence cooperation deal with Israel

"In view of the current situation, the government has decided to suspend the automatic renewal of the defence agreement with Israel," Meloni said on the sidelines of an event in Verona, according to Italian news agencies ANSA and AGI.

Sports 5 months ago

Italy's sport minister asks football chief to step down after World Cup disaster

The Azzurri fell at the play-offs again, this time after a penalty shoot-out against Bosnia and Hercegovina on Tuesday, and will miss this summer's finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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