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…
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Indonesia takes hard line against Elon Musk over deepfakes
X has reassured the government that its AI chatbot, Grok, will not be used for pornographic purposes and will enforce accounts found to be misusing the platform for illicit…
Indonesian President Prabowo bestowed with highest Pakistani honour in Islamabad
President Prabowo Subianto became the second Indonesian to receive Pakistan's highest civilian honor Nishan-e-Pakistan after former president and his former father-in-law…
Indonesia, Australia, Papua New Guinea boost defence ties in first trilateral
They pledged to broaden cooperation on shared security priorities and maintain regular dialogue to advance their “collective vision” for the Indo-Pacific.
Indonesia denies role in illegal movement of Palestinians
The government continues to monitor and verify all information regarding the movement of Gazans said to be linked to Indonesia, while also ensuring that no visa permits have been…
Trafficking cases mount as Southeast Asian scam networks grow
Interpol estimates the network now generates up to US$3 trillion a year, expanding operations beyond Southeast Asia into Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
Indonesia President Prabowo takes over US$825 million seized from palm oil firms
Praising the efforts of officials involved in the recovery, Prabowo also warned business leaders across all industries that it was “impossible” for them to get away with…
Indonesian President Prabowo’s ‘softer’ Israel stance signals shift in country’s diplomacy
Indonesia’s evolving approach to the Middle East, experts said, must be matched with transparent steps prioritising Palestinian interests, cautioning that failure to do so could…
Indonesian President Prabowo pushes two-state solution, multilateralism in debut UNGA speech
The President delivered a fiery 19-minute speech that analysts saw as an attempt to position himself as a friend-for-all on the world stage.
Indonesia eyes Chinese fighter jets amid strategic, cost concerns
This was met by concerns from defence experts over the financial burden of operating non-Western aircraft and the potential geopolitical ramifications of such a deal.