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Indonesia has announced its readiness to contribute at least 8,000 troops to a proposed international peacekeeping force in Gaza, signaling one of the most significant military commitments by a Southeast Asian nation to Middle East stabilization efforts in recent years. Speaking at a meeting of the......
Australia’s Prime Minister arrived in Jakarta on Thursday evening, marking a significant step in strengthening regional security cooperation between Australia and Indonesia. The visit comes as Canberra and Jakarta prepare to formalize a bilateral security agreement aimed at enhancing strategic......
A recent overview of global mosque distribution highlights Indonesia as the country with the highest number of mosques, far ahead of other nations. India and Bangladesh follow, reflecting both population size and the historical presence of Islam in these regions. Countries traditionally associated with......
Iran has expressed its appreciation to Pakistan for backing Tehran during a recent vote at the United Nations Human Rights Council, where Islamabad opposed a resolution aimed at intensifying scrutiny of Iran’s human rights record. According to official statements, Iran’s Foreign Minister......
A landslide struck Indonesia’s main island of Java in the early hours of Saturday, killing at least seven people and leaving more than 80 others missing, according to the country’s National Disaster Management Agency. The incident occurred in the West Bandung area of West Java province,......
Indonesia and Malaysia have strongly criticized Israel for demolishing structures at the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) headquarters in East Jerusalem. Both countries labeled the action a serious breach of international law and called for accountability. Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry described......
At least 16 people have died and three are missing after a sudden flash flood hit Siau Island in Indonesia, authorities reported Tuesday. The disaster struck on Monday as an overflowing river inundated four towns on the small island north of Sulawesi. Abdul Muhari, spokesman for the national disaster......
As December 31 unfolds, several countries across the globe have already marked the transition to 2026, blending celebration, reflection, and tradition. On Australia’s east coast, the New Year began in an atmosphere of caution and remembrance. In Sydney, festivities around the iconic Harbour Bridge......
A devastating fire at a nursing home in central Indonesia has claimed the lives of at least 16 people and injured three others, local authorities said on Monday. The incident occurred at the Werdha Damai care center in Manado, on the island of Sulawesi. The blaze broke out on Sunday and was brought......
Global economic losses from natural disasters are projected to have declined by 33 percent in 2025, reaching $220 billion, according to Swiss Re, the Zurich-based reinsurer. Despite the devastating Los Angeles wildfires in January, which alone caused an estimated $40 billion in insured losses—the......
The number of people killed by severe floods and landslides in western Indonesia has exceeded 1,000, according to national disaster authorities, as meteorological services warn that heavy rainfall is expected to continue in several regions. The disaster struck parts of northern and western Sumatra as......
A British online content creator, known publicly as Bonnie Blue, is expected to be deported from Indonesia’s Bali island after receiving a minor fine linked to traffic violations, according to statements from her lawyer. Local authorities conducted a raid last week in Badung, a busy tourist district......
More than 900 people have died in destructive floods and landslides across Indonesia’s Sumatra Island, according to an updated report released Saturday by the national disaster management agency. Over 3.3 million residents have been affected, while one million evacuees are currently sheltered in......
