Indonesia Court Set to Rule on Bid to Annul Vice President Gibran’s Election Win

Indonesia’s Constitutional Court is set to deliver a closely watched ruling on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, on a petition seeking to annul Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s 2024 election victory over allegations concerning his educational qualifications. The case could potentially remove Gibran from office and create further political uncertainty for President Prabowo Subianto’s administration. The […]

7.7-Magnitude Quake Strikes Flores as Aftershocks and Landslides Hamper Rescue Efforts

Indonesia Earthquake Death Toll Rises As Rescuers Search For Survivors 

7.7-Magnitude Quake Strikes Flores as Aftershocks and Landslides Hamper Rescue Efforts A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake has struck off Indonesia’s Flores Island, killing dozens of people and leaving rescue teams racing to reach survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings. The earthquake struck early Saturday in East Nusa Tenggara, with powerful shaking reported across several areas. The death […]

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko Arrives in Indonesia on Official Visit to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has arrived in Indonesia on an official state visit aimed at deepening economic, trade, and political cooperation between the two countries, marking a significant step in Belarus’ efforts to expand its partnerships in Southeast Asia. President Lukashenko landed in Jakarta on Wednesday and was welcomed by senior Indonesian government officials ahead […]

Indonesian Military Seizes Control of Palm Oil Plantation in Borneo Amid Industry Crackdown

Indonesian Military Seizes Control of Palm Oil Plantation in Borneo Amid Industry Crackdown

Indonesian soldiers in full fatigues marched onto a private palm oil plantation on Borneo island in late June, posting a signboard that declared the estate under government control, according to accounts from plantation managers. The incident at the Melati Hanjalipan plantation has become emblematic of a sweeping, military backed campaign to reclaim land and assets […]