Foreign workers in Indonesia topped 168,000 in 2023 with China dominating the landscape, while OJK's new 2026 regulation demands knowledge transfer and limits executive terms to five years.

A rare Andes virus hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch expedition cruise ship has killed three passengers and sickened several others, triggering a multi-continent public health investigation.

Qatari Prime Minister expresses optimism as diplomatic efforts intensify, with Iran expected to respond to a framework agreement within days.

President Trump's surprise naval escort mission in the Strait of Hormuz was suspended after just 36 hours when Saudi Arabia refused access to its military bases and airspace.

At least three hikers have died after ignoring warnings and entering a restricted zone at Mount Dukono, one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes on Halmahera Island.

A three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine begins May 9, accompanied by a swap of 1,000 prisoners from each side, as US-led peace talks show signs of progress.

A fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran survives crossfire in the Strait of Hormuz, as Trump pushes a one-page peace framework and Iran's response is expected imminently.

Indonesia posted its strongest first-quarter growth in five years at 5.61%, fueled by Ramadan spending, government programs, and resilient domestic demand despite Middle East war pressures.

Riyadh refused to let the US use Prince Sultan Airbase and its airspace for a military escort mission through the Strait of Hormuz, dealing a blow to Washington's plans and exposing deep rifts among Gulf allies.

A catastrophic head-on collision between an Antar Lintas Sumatera bus and a fuel tanker on the Trans-Sumatra Highway killed 16 people and reignited questions about Indonesia's road safety and aging bus fleet.