West Asia LIVE: Iran and U.S. to embark on two months of peace talks on June 19
Donald Trump issued a rare public rebuke of Israel's military tactics in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah militants
Boomi Study Finds APAC Organisations Risking AI ROI Without Strong Data Foundations
-Boomi, the data activation company for AI, today announced new research commissioned by Boomi and conducted by Omdia ...
Beyond buildings, equipment: Upgrading Indonesia's regional healthcare
Tucked away and far from the country's main economic heartbeat, Lampung's West Pesisir District is rarely in ...
Germany and Indonesia deepen trade and clean energy partnership
The German and Indonesian governments strengthened their partnership in trade, investment and sustainable energy ...
Cabinet secretary, Indian envoy discuss Modi's midyear visit
Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya met with Indian Ambassador to Indonesia Shri Sandeep Chakravorty to discuss ...
Multiple arrests as FBI disrupts planned attacks targeting White House UFC show, director says
The nature of the potential threat was not immediately disclosed, with additional details expected to be released once charges are unsealed later
5.5 magnitude earthquake rattles Tokyo region; no danger of tsunami
There have been no reports of damage or injuries from the temblor so far, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency said
VP urges students, teachers to master AI amid digital transformation
Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has urged students and teachers in Indonesia to master artificial ...
Indonesia targets 100 ecosystem work payment schemes in 2026
The Environment Ministry aims to expand Indonesias payment for ecosystem services (PES) program, locally ...
13 nations join Garut International Kite Festival in West Java
Thirteen countries, including Indonesia, are ready to participate in the kite festival to be held in Tepas Papandayan, ...
Steinmeier's visit signals a new phase in Indonesia-Germany ties
The visit of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Jakarta on June 15 extended far beyond the busy diplomatic ...
KP2MI monitors handling of Indonesian migrant workers in Taiwan
The Ministry of Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (KP2MI) is overseeing the handling of an incident involving a ...
Indonesia pushes coastal slum upgrades for sustainable development
Deputy Minister of Housing and Settlements Fahri Hamzah emphasized the importance of upgrading slum areas, including ...
U.K.s Reeves says she hopes to avoid raising tax before next budget
British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves also signalled a further uplift in defence spending in the government's Defence Investment Plan, due to be published before NATO's summit in July
Jakarta seeks Singapore investment for MRT expansion phases
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo met Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in Singapore on Monday (June 15), ...
President Donald in mid-July: U.S. Embassy
The announcement comes during a visit by the U.S. special presidential envoy to Iraq, Tom Barrack, to Baghdad
Peter Pellegrini to be Slovakias President as ex-Foreign Minister Ivan Korcok concedes defeat
Mr. Pellegrini, 48, who favors a strong role for the State, heads the left-wing Hlas (Voice) party that finished third in the vote and joined a governing coalition with Mr. Fico and the ultranationalist Slovak National Party
India temporarily bans Telegram over exam paper leak concerns
The NEET exam had earlier been scrapped over allegations of a paper leak, sparking massive protests.
Taiwan fires rockets in Chinas direction from a U.S.-supplied mobile launching system in drill
The HIMARS was the centerpiece of the drill and after receiving a firing order, the vehicles maneuvered into position and launched their rockets with bright flashes within three minutes, demonstrating their mobility
U.S.-Iran deal: Iranian FM Araghchi says end of war includes end of Israel's occupation of Lebanon
Iranian state television quoted the top official making the comment to foreign diplomats in a briefing. It did not air the remarks, but put them in an on-screen graphic
Hundreds rally in Taipei over defence spending cuts
The Taipei protest was organised by several human rights and pro-independence groups, who waved flags and shouted slogans in support of defence spending
Taiwan's Parliament approves $25 billion defence spending bill
Taiwanese lawmakers have been at loggerheads over how much to spend on improving defence capabilities against a potential attack by China, which claims the island is part of its territory and has threatened to seize it forcibly.
C Sulawesi launches emergency response after M6.7 quake hits Palu
Central Sulawesi Governor Anwar Hafid has ordered emergency response measures after a magnitude-6.7 tectonic earthquake ...
Maluku explores education, tourism cooperation with France
Maluku Governor Hendrik Lewerissa and French Ambassador to Indonesia Fabien Penone discussed strengthening cooperation ...
HIPMI backs deeper Indonesia-Germany trade and investment ties
The Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (HIPMI) underscored Germanys role as one of Indonesias ...
India seeks rare earth samples from Rosneft-owned Siberian deposit, source says
India is keen to study the mineral composition of the deposit before considering deeper engagement, said the source, who has knowledge of the matter and spoke on the condition of anonymity as the discussions are confidential
Moscow oil refinery damaged in Ukrainian drone attack: Mayor
The plant, Gazpromneft refinery, processed 11.6 million tonnes of oil, producing 2.9 million tonnes of petrol and 3.2 million tonnes of diesel in 2024
'Dancing girl's' bare torso restored in Indian textbook after backlash
A picture in a new school textbook had covered up the naked torso of the famous figurine with dark shading.
Indonesia allocates Rp9.7 trillion for village electrification in 2027
Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources will allocate Rp9.7 trillion (approximately US$548 million) in ...
BGN to fully audit free meal kitchens during school holidays
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) will conduct a full audit on kitchens supplying meals forFree Nutritious Meal ...
What is the B-52 bomber that crashed at a U.S. air base in California?
The B-52 bomber, capable of carrying a wide range of weapons including bombs and cruise missiles, has a wingspan of about 185 feet and a length of 159 feet
Tesla presented misleading Full Self-Driving safety data to European regulators
Regulators in other European countries have been inundated by drivers citing Teslas safety statistics and urging swift approval of FSD, emails showed
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake rattles Central Sulawesi's Palu
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Palu City in Central Sulawesi on Tuesday at 11:27 a.m. local time, the Indonesian ...
Trump tells Iran team to skip FIFA World Cup for 'their own life and safety'
Iranian athletes and coaches are exempt from the travel ban Mr. Trump imposed against their country last June
PM Modi is expected to meet Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit
EU tech chief says Europe 'not a security risk' after U.S. AI order
Anthropic said Friday that the US Department of Commerce had ordered it to suspend its Mythos 5 and Fable 5 models for ational security reasons
Prabowo underscores importance of Indonesia-Germany cooperation
President Prabowo Subianto emphasized the importance of the strategic partnership between Indonesia and Germany ...
Indonesia studies prescribed burning to curb wildfires
Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is studying the use of prescribed burning in certain ...
Last Chance to Be a Part of K-Startup Grand Challenge 2026, Application Closes on June 17
-While most acceleration programs offer exposure,KSGC 2026delivers something harder to find: actual ...
Qatar backs Indonesias growth agenda with $4 billion commitment
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto received a courtesy call from Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, ...
Mental resilience key for Indonesian youth in facing AI era: Minister
Minister of Population and Family Development (BKKBN) Wihaji stated that mental resilience is the key for Indonesian ...
ANTARA, Xinhua explore expanding commercial cooperation
The state-owned company, ANTARA News Agency, is exploring expanding its media cooperation with the Chinese news agency, ...
Indonesia eyes global wellness leadership through jamu industry
Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya stated that traditional Indonesian herbal medicine, jamu, as a national ...
Unand researcher develops breakthrough low-energy wastewater treatment
Zulkarnaini, a researcher and lecturer in the Environmental Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, Andalas ...
Indias Opposition: Stranded Between Alliance and Disarray
The general discontent in society is palpable; the opposition can see it. But the INDIA bloc has not yet been able to convert the discontent in society into votes.
Indonesia kicks off 2026 economic census
Statistics Indonesia (BPS) has designated Southeast Sulawesi Province as the launch site for the simultaneous ...
Minister proposes raising subsidized diesel quota for 2027
Indonesias energy minister proposed on Monday increasing the country's subsidized diesel quota to between ...
Indonesia's future depends on strong maritime defense: Minister
Minister of National Development Planning (Bappenas) Rachmat Pambudy said that strengthening maritime defense strength ...
Indonesia welcomes US-Iran peace agreement, urges de-escalation
Indonesia welcomed the reported peace agreement reached between the United States and Iran, while expressing urgent ...
Foreign investors rush Into Indonesian stocks after market sell-off
Head of the Danantara Investment Management Agency, Rosan Roeslani, stated that a 40 percent correction in the ...
Steinmeier stresses Germany-Indonesia partnership amid world conflicts
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier emphasized the importance of the partnership between Germany and Indonesia ...
US investors lead rush for Danantara's debut $1.5 billion global bonds
BPI Danantara, Indonesias newly formed sovereign wealth fund, has reported strong international investor ...
Indonesia to host second Indonesia-Germany JEIC meeting this year
Indonesia is set to host the second Indonesia-Germany Joint Economic and Investment Committee (JEIC) meeting later this ...
Britain wins appeal that Palestine Action ban was unlawful
Palestine Action, which had increasingly targeted Israel-linked defence companies in Britain with a particular focus on Israel's largest defence firm Elbit Systems, was proscribed under terrorism laws last year
Norway oil industry maintenance workers launch strike
The Norwegian Union of Energy Workers (SAFE) said 154 oil service workers would go on strike as of 10:00 am (0800 GMT) on Monday (June 15, 2026), and another 224 would join on Thursday (June 18, 2026).
Indonesia regain access to EU aquaculture market
Indonesia has regained access to the European aquaculture market after being included in the latest list of countries ...
Indonesia targets high-quality investment to fuel economic growth
The Indonesian government is striving to attract high-quality investment inflows that yield a tangible impact on the ...
Germany sees Indonesia as a key pillar of stability in ASEAN
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier described Indonesia as an important pillar of stability within the ASEAN ...
Indonesia's state railway operator prepares full transition to B50
State-owned railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) is finalizing operational adjustments to transition its ...
Indonesia to maintain fiscal stability while funding key 2027 programs
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has pledged to maintain Indonesias fiscal stability heading into 2027, ...
Indonesia, Germany push for stronger economic partnership, investment
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier held a bilateral meeting at ...
Indonesia, German seek deeper ties amid global uncertainty
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto expressed appreciation to German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier for his visit ...
Prabowo urges Germany to support IEU-CEPA finalization
President Prabowo Subianto has requested Germanys active support to expedite the finalization of the ...
Asia's young leaders Flow as One in Cebu for the Hitachi Young Leaders Initiative 2026
Young changemakers gather in Cebu to spark shared solutions Cebu,Philippines,June 10, ...
Indonesia, Germany reaffirm support for UN Charter
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier reaffirmed Germanys commitment to working with Indonesia to uphold the ...
Prabowo invites Germany to play more active role for global stability
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has invited the German government to play a more active role in international ...
ToolGen, Inc.(CEO Dr. Jong-Sang Ryu, KOSDAQ: 199800), a pioneer in CRISPR-Cas9 genome-editing technology, ...
Visa Partners with OpenAI to Power the Next Generation of AI Commerce
Visa (NYSE: V) today announced a strategic collaboration with OpenAI to enable secure Visa payments within agentic ...
Indonesia targets 313 public service malls nationwide by mid-year
The Indonesian government announced plans to operate 313 public service malls (MPPs) nationwide by mid-2026 to improve ...
Jakarta promotes green investment at World Cities Summit
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung attended the World Cities Summit (WCS) 2026 in Singapore from June 14 to 16, promoting ...
British PM announces ban on social media for under-16s
Keir Starmer said that the government will ban access to social media for all children under the age of 16
CMES Indonesia International Machine Tool Exhibition 2026 Debuts Sept. 3-5 in Jakarta
Following the outstanding success of its Vietnam debut in 2025, CMES expands to Indonesia with the inauguralCMES ...
Russia says carried out massive strike on military sites in Kyiv
Ukrainian air force said that Russia launched 70 missiles and 611 drones, mainly targeting the capital, adding that Ukrainian air defence units had downed 50 missiles and 582 drones
Indonesia pushes for adaptive workforce to meet industry needs
Deputy Minister of Manpower Afriansyah Noor highlighted the need for a competent, adaptive, and job-ready workforce to ...
QuettaFlow Technologies Strengthens Global Strategic Alliance
QuettaFlow Technologies Pte Ltd marked an important milestone atCOMPUTEX Taipei 2026, strengthening its ...
Chinese Ancestor Emperor Yan's Hometown Suizhou Holds Worship Ceremony
On the morning of June 11 (the 26th day of the fourth lunar month, the birthday of Emperor Yan),agrand ...
Sekolah Rakyat construction reaches 78 pct nationwide: Minister
Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo said that the average construction progress of Sekolah Rakyat projects across ...
Indonesia's Prabowo, Germany's Steinmeier meet in Jakarta
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier held a one-on-one meeting at the ...
President Prabowo receives German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Merdeka Palace
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (left) and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (right) inspect the honor ...
BRIN develops bio-photovoltaic solar cell technology
The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is developing renewable energy technology through innovative ...
Danantara vows investment data transparency on Prabowo's directive
Indonesias sovereign wealth fund Danantara has pledged to uphold transparency in data on investment records as ...
BRIN strengthens Magelang coffee ecosystem through research
The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is implementing research-based initiatives to strengthen ...
G7 leaders meet in France after U.S. and Iran declare agreement to end war
Discussing next steps on Iran will be one of several issues the global leaders will wrestle with during the June 15-17 summit, which will also seek common ground on the war in Ukraine
Indonesia welcomes German President Steinmeier on Jakarta visit
The President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, arrived at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base in Jakarta on Monday at 9 ...
Arrest made after seizure of Russian oil tanker in Channel
National Crime Agency officers detain an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences.
Jakarta police deploy 585 personnel for German President's visit
The Jakarta Metropolitan Police have deployed 585 personnel to secure the state visit of German President Frank-Walter ...
Prabowo seeks wider public awareness of investment outlook
President Prabowo Subianto has ordered Investment and Downstreaming Minister Rosan Perkasa Roeslani to apprise the ...
Why Delhi feels hotter than what temperatures show
We spent a day out in the city with a thermal camera, recording surface temperatures indoors and outdoors.
Protesters set Tesla ablaze, smash UN office's windows in Geneva anti-G7 march
Some 20,000 people gathered for a march that was initially peaceful but protesters later targeted what they depicted as symbols of capitalism and multilateralism, including the parked Tesla and the UN office
Mandhana and Deepti star as India beat Pakistan
Smriti Mandhana hits 68 as India open their T20 World Cup with a 64-run win over arch-rivals Pakistan in Group One.
