Indonesia

President Prabowo Subianto held a historic meeting with Japanese Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, reinforcing the long-standing friendship between Indonesia and Japan during his first state visit to the country since taking office.

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.

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.

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.

As the Iran conflict disrupts global energy supplies, Indonesia is partnering with universities to develop alternative energy solutions and reduce dependence on imported fuel, with reserves sufficient for only 27-28 days.

Two Pertamina tankers became stranded in the Strait of Hormuz shipping paralysis caused by the Iran war, prompting Jakarta to secure US crude oil as an alternative supply while the government prepares contingency measures.

Indonesia's anti-corruption agency KPK detained Cilacap Regent Syamsul Auliya and 27 others in a Friday sting operation, seizing hundreds of millions in cash linked to project bribes and holiday bonus kickbacks.