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Norway, Finland Leaders Hold 'Frank and Substantive' Talk with Putin

Putin, during the call, stressed that it was the EU's and NATO's "confrontational policy" that was leading to a protraction of hostilities.
News Oct 27, 2026 | 11:05 pm

Indonesia, Singapore Can Speak 'Candidly' on Differences

Indonesia says that its ties with Singapore is "mature enough" to speak candidly on differences amid months-long haze and gas export cuts.
News Oct 27, 2026 | 10:14 pm

Free Meals Program Misleadingly Linked to Stunting Prevention, Expert Says

An Indonesian policy analyst questions the free meals program's stunting claims and calls for a moratorium and governance overhaul.
News Oct 27, 2026 | 9:32 pm

Ex-Singapore Politician Questions Indonesia’s Internet Dependence Amid Gas Dispute

A former Singapore politician questioned Indonesia’s reliance on Singapore for internet connectivity amid a dispute over gas exports.
News Oct 27, 2026 | 9:21 pm

Singapore to Share Data on Haze-Linked Firms with Indonesia

Indonesia and Singapore agreed to set up a joint task force to share financial intelligence to catch the companies causing the haze.
News Oct 27, 2026 | 7:18 pm

Indonesia Tells Its Umrah Pilgrims to Avoid Singapore Transit

As many as 70,000 Indonesian pilgrims transit through Singapore and Malaysia, the government says.
News Oct 27, 2026 | 2:41 pm

Mystery Money Floods US Midterm Election Campaigns

Elon Musk alone has donated almost $450 million to Republican groups, including the Senate Leadership Fund, the largest super PAC.
News Oct 27, 2026 | 2:26 am

Indian Man Detained at E. Java Airport Over Gold Powder Smuggling

Indonesian airport officers detain an Indian national accused of hiding 1.1 kilograms of gold powder inside his body.
News Oct 26, 2026 | 9:16 pm

Jordan Arrests 3 in Dawn Raid over Deadly Church Attack

Authorities said the arrested suspects -- two brothers and another man related by marriage -- are Islamic extremists.
News Oct 26, 2026 | 9:02 pm

Jakarta, Bekasi Agree on Rp362 Billion Waste Management Deal

Jakarta will pay Bekasi Rp362 billion over five years under a deal to improve waste management and support affected communities.
News Oct 26, 2026 | 8:31 pm

Trump Blasts Norway over Nobel Peace Prize Snub

Trump said Sunday he would welcome immigrants from certain countries but not Norway "because I didn't get the Nobel Prize."
News Oct 26, 2026 | 7:16 pm

Indonesia Backs Jordan's Firm Measures Against Church Attackers

Indonesia says it fully supports the firm measures taken by Jordan following the deadly church attack.
News Oct 26, 2026 | 11:18 am

Lula Defies Odds to Clinch Poll Victory against Flavio Bolsonaro

According to official results, he won 51.7% of the votes to 48.2% for Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro.
News Oct 26, 2026 | 9:15 am

Singapore Embassy Denies Claims of Dino Patti Djalal’s Visit

Singapore says it will bring the matter to Indonesia’s Communications Ministry.
News Oct 26, 2026 | 6:51 am

Zelensky Says Trilateral US-Ukraine-Russia Meeting to Take Place in November

On Friday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that a trilateral meeting was planned to take place in the United Arab Emirates in November.
News Oct 26, 2026 | 2:53 am

More Lula, or Back to the Bolsonaros? Brazil Votes in Cliffhanger

Lula, who is seeking a fourth term in office overall, has pitched himself as a bulwark against US interference and democratic backsliding.
News Oct 25, 2026 | 9:36 am

Rare Baby Monkey Saved from Burning Tree in West Java, Reunited with Mother

The tiny primate, with its distinctive blue face and white fur, was found clinging to the branch of a burning tree.
News Oct 25, 2026 | 9:09 am

Q&A: Greece Targets $1 Billion in Trade With Indonesia

Greece targets $1 billion in bilateral trade with Indonesia, seeking new investment, maritime cooperation, and stronger business ties.
News Oct 23, 2026 | 7:44 pm

Indonesia Turns to Dry Ice to Fight Forest Fires

Indonesia deploys dry ice and cloud seeding to fight forest fires, reporting visibility in Palembang has improved tenfold to 7 km.
News Oct 23, 2026 | 7:03 pm