Analysis: KPK pressured to investigate President Jokowi’s jet-setting son
The antigraft body's seemingly half-hearted review and reluctance to pursue the issue have reignited skepticism about its independence and credibility.
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Israel hits apartment block in first strike on heart of Beirut
The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a secular left-wing group, said three of its members were killed in Monday's strike on Beirut's Kola district.
US President Biden approves $567 million in defence support for Taiwan, White House says
The United States is Taiwan's most important international backer and arms supplier even in the absence of formal diplomatic ties. China has repeatedly demanded Washington stop…
Rightful artefacts owner: The Jakarta Post
Whether we are the rightful owner of these artifacts is not up for debate, but whether we are mindful preservers of these objects remains a question.
Indonesia walks out of UN general debate in protest of Israeli speech
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Rolliansyah Soemirat told The Jakarta Post on Sunday that Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi had instructed the Indonesian diplomats to do so on her…
As president, Prabowo won’t conduct impromptu press briefings: Spokesperson
Presidential spokesperson Hasan said that the decision was part of a greater scheme to limit access provided to journalists by president-elect Prabowo and that the president-elect…
Quad continues its outreach to ASEAN, helps build its future
For the first time, the Quad coast guards will launch a ship observer mission in 2025 to improve interoperability and coordination in the Indo-Pacific.
Energy security, transition take centre stage at ASEAN Energy Forum
The conference also includes discussions on the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) Phase II: 2021-2025, the regional blueprint that serves as a guide for…
Indonesia’s sea sand export plan threatens islands, coastal communities
The Trade Ministry recently issued two ministerial regulations that would allow sea sand exports, after they were previously banned for more than 20 years. Observers argue that…
Wolbachia-infected mosquito eggs ready to fight dengue in West Jakarta
The process involves health authorities distributing buckets filled with water and up to 150 Wolbachia-infected mosquito eggs. The buckets are placed in a suitable environment for…