Escape from Tehran: Indonesian evacuees recall final hours in Iran
Days after the first bombs launched by the United States and Israel on Iranian cities, explosions were heard across Tehran and other locations, including near the Indonesian…
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Indonesia, Australia to expand security co-op through trilaterals, training facilities
Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin announced a plan for Indonesia and Australia to develop trilateral security cooperation agreements involving Papua New Guinea and Japan, as…
Indonesia still ‘free and active’, President Prabowo claims
The President has claimed that Indonesia maintains its long-standing “free and active” foreign policy, underscoring that Jakarta will continue to avoid aligning with any…
Jakarta races to bring home pilgrims amid Mideast travel disruptions
So far 7,782 pilgrims have been successfully repatriated since Feb. 28, while more than 50,000 others remain in Saudi Arabia.
Indonesia renews mediator offer in Iran war
In a briefing with the country’s top political figures, President Prabowo called for ‘national elite solidarity’ against the impacts of the United States-Israel war on Iran.
Indonesia President Prabowo to visit Washington for Board of Peace, tariff deal
President Prabowo Subianto is among world leaders invited to attend the first leaders meeting of the so-called Board of Peace in Washington, reportedly slated for Feb. 19.
Indonesia readies troops for Gaza deployment
The Defence Ministry says it has prepared troops designated for a possible Gaza peacekeeping mission, awaiting only a final decision from President Prabowo Subianto, expected at…
Five years on, ASEAN’s Myanmar dilemma persists
A lack of unity within the bloc and inconsistent engagement among member states signal fatigue and a divided and uncertain approach from ASEAN in handling Myanmar’s conflict,…
Indonesia joins US President Trump’s Board of Peace despite domestic unease
The move came after the Foreign Ministry confirmed earlier that day that Indonesia would accept President Trump’s invitation together with a coalition of countries from the…
Uncertainty lingers over Indonesia’s foreign policy direction
Indonesia has entered 2026 with a clearer vision of its foreign policy following Foreign Minister Sugiono’s annual address, analysts say, but questions remain over how Jakarta…