Indonesia has condemned Israel after three Indonesian peacekeepers serving with UNIFIL were killed in attacks on UN positions in southern Lebanon, with Jakarta calling for an urgent UN Security Council meeting and demanding a transparent investigation.

Timnas Indonesia's impressive run in the FIFA Series 2026 ended with a narrow 1-0 loss to Bulgaria in the final at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, with coach John Herdman's squad showing significant progress despite the defeat.

Pakistan is hosting foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt for urgent talks on the Iran-Israel conflict, positioning itself as a potential mediator between Washington and Tehran as the war enters its second month.

Indonesia has become the first Asian nation to implement a comprehensive social media ban for children under 16, with platforms like X, TikTok, and Instagram beginning to block underage accounts as the law takes effect March 28, 2026.

As the Iran conflict disrupts global oil and gas supply chains and sends energy prices soaring, Southeast Asian nations are accelerating nuclear energy plans to enhance energy security and reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has warned that oil prices reaching $150 per barrel would trigger a "stark and steep" global recession, as the Iran conflict continues to disrupt energy markets and threaten economic stability worldwide.

A 47-year-old Singaporean man with Indonesian citizenship has been convicted for failing to report for National Service, with the Singapore court rejecting his defense that he considered himself Indonesian, highlighting enforcement of obligations for dual citizens.

President Prabowo Subianto has addressed criticism of his frequent overseas travel, explaining that the trips are essential for strengthening Indonesia's economy and ensuring the country cannot be intimidated by other nations.

In a seemingly contradictory move, President Trump says he is considering winding down military operations against Iran while simultaneously deploying 2,200 additional Marines and three warships to the region, as he demands allies help secure the Strait of Hormuz.

President Trump has indicated he may scale back military operations against Iran, stating that US objectives are nearly achieved and claiming there are no Iranian leaders left to negotiate with following three weeks of intense conflict.