Indonesia
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Three Dead After Mount Dukono Eruption Triggers Rescue
A massive eruption at Indonesia’s Mount Dukono has left three dead and triggered a high-stakes search for 20 hikers, including nine Singaporean nationals.
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OCBC to Acquire HSBC Indonesia Wealth Unit in Strategic Expansion
Singapore’s OCBC Bank has confirmed an agreement to acquire HSBC’s Indonesian wealth and premier banking operations, a move set to add $6.6 billion in assets and 336,000 customers to its local subsidiary.
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U.S., Indonesia Elevate Defense Ties to Major Partnership
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin have officially elevated bilateral ties to a Major Defense Cooperation Partnership, signaling a shift toward deeper operational integration.
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Jakarta’s Urban ‘Middle’: How Gudskul Redefines Power
The Gudskul art collective operates in a unique ‘middle’ space, reshaping Jakarta’s urban governance and resisting traditional power hierarchies.
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UN Security Council Convenes After 3 Peacekeepers Killed in Lebanon
Three UN peacekeepers were killed in southern Lebanon within 24 hours. The Security Council convened urgently to address the escalating violence.
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Roblox to enforce new child safety controls in Indonesia amid social
Roblox will implement stricter content and communication controls for users under 16 in Indonesia to comply with new social media child protection laws taking
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Janice Tjen Exits Dubai After Historic 2025 US Open Win
Indonesian tennis star Janice Tjen, fresh from her historic 2025 US Open singles title, was defeated in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships Round of 16.
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U-17 and U-20 World Cup Qualification Paths Evolve
National teams across U-17 and U-20 categories are deep in their qualification campaigns for upcoming FIFA World Cups, with crucial matches and strategic team adjustments underway to secure coveted spots.
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Philippines Bans Grok Amid Deepfake Concerns, Global Investigations Intensify
The Philippines has joined Indonesia and Malaysia in banning Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok, citing its use in generating non-consensual sexualized deepfakes. This move comes as international investigations into Grok’s content moderation practices escalate, and Meta’s Threads surpasses X in…
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Search Intensifies for Missing Indonesian Plane Carrying 11 in Mountainous South Sulawesi
Indonesian authorities have launched a massive search and rescue operation for an Indonesia Air Transport ATR 42-500 turboprop plane carrying 11 people, which lost contact with air traffic control over a mountainous region in South Sulawesi. Hikers have reported finding…
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Bali Flooding Leaves Tourists Stranded, Fatality Reported Amid Extreme December Storms
Heavy December rains triggered severe flooding across Bali, leading to the death of a foreign national and the evacuation of dozens of tourists. Authorities brace for further disruption as extreme weather warnings remain in effect.
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Giovanni van Bronckhorst Faces Uncertain Future at Liverpool Amid Indonesia Link
Liverpool assistant Giovanni van Bronckhorst may be nearing the end of his Anfield spell, with poor team form and interest from Indonesia raising questions about his next move.
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Jakarta Becomes World’s Most Populous Capital as Urban Challenges and Global Ties Intensify
Jakarta has officially surpassed all other capitals to become the world’s most populous city, with 42 million residents. As the city grapples with acute urban pressures, Indonesia’s government pushes forward with plans to relocate the capital and deepen international collaborations,…
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SpaceX Successfully Launches Indonesia’s Nusantara Lima Satellite
After days of weather delays, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched Indonesia’s Nusantara Lima satellite, aimed at bridging the digital divide in Southeast Asia.
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Indonesia’s Nationwide Protests: Rising Tensions Over Lawmaker Perks
Protests have erupted across Indonesia over lawmakers’ financial perks and a tragic police incident, marking the biggest challenge for President Prabowo’s administration.