Saudi Arabia's Cabinet has issued a strong condemnation of Iranian attacks on the Kingdom, describing them as "blatant aggression" and affirming Saudi Arabia's right to respond to threats amid escalating regional tensions.

As the US-Israel war on Iran escalates with drone and missile exchanges, Indonesia faces far-reaching implications from energy security to potential nuclear threats, prompting both government response and public concern.

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani met with President Donald Trump to request dropping immigration cases against pro-Palestinian activists detained by ICE, resulting in the release of a Columbia University student.

A UN agency has reported that at least 42 civilians were killed and 104 wounded in Afghanistan during clashes with Pakistan between February 26 and March 2, 2026, raising fears of a widening regional conflict.

Two drones struck the US embassy compound in the Saudi capital of Riyadh early Tuesday, causing a fire and minor damage as Iran's retaliation against US-Israel operations continues to escalate across the Middle East.

The Directorate General of Taxes confirms that Tunjangan Hari Raya (THR) for 2026 will be subject to income tax using the new TER method, affecting millions of Indonesian workers ahead of Lebaran.

Nearly two-thirds of American teachers are taking on second jobs to make ends meet as salaries stagnate and inflation erodes purchasing power, creating what researchers call a "deep financial crisis" in the profession.

Israel has launched airstrikes on Beirut and across Lebanon following Hezbollah rocket attacks, killing at least 31 people and forcing mass evacuations as the US-Iran war expands to a new front.

Saudi Arabia has summoned Iran's ambassador following Iranian missile strikes on Saudi territory, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions as Gulf states condemn Tehran's retaliation against US-Israel operations.

Beyond traffic jams and toll discounts, mudik represents a deeper social phenomenon — what scholars call "structural longing," an expression of systemic displacement and the enduring pull of home.