Indonesia President Prabowo arrives in UK on King Charles’s invitation
According to an official statement, the President’s UK stop was made on an invitation from the British king. President Prabowo received a red carpet welcome at the airport.
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Mass casualty attacks in China put focus on mental health as economy slows
Since Nov. 11, China has reeled under news of a driver reportedly angry at his divorce settlement killing 35 people by ramming his car into a crowd in Zhuhai; a former student on…
Indonesia’s environment minister slams Yogyakarta city’s mounting waste problem
Back in April, the Yogyakarta provincial administration permanently closed the Piyungan final disposal site, stating that the 2.5-hectare site was already at maximum capacity.
Shared US-Indonesia interests key during political transitions: US ambassador
Though she noted that she was representing the administration of President Joe Biden, not Trump, Ambassador Kamala S. Lakhdhir said the US and Indonesia had long-standing shared…
Multilateral system in crisis: The Jakarta Post
The promise of multilateralism is under siege, and the evidence is stark. The recent impasses at COP29, APEC and the G20 summits reveal a troubling trend: multilateral forums have…
Indonesia touts China sea deal without concession
A senior ministry official insisted that Indonesia maintained its long-standing position on China’s claim, and that further speculation “should not go beyond” the expressly…
Trump policies could cast shadow over Indonesia, Asia
US President-elect Trump would likely turn the US into a more isolationist country, and Southeast Asian countries could see decreased engagement, foreign aid and foreign direct…
ASEAN Human Rights Declaration: Now and the road ahead
The ASEAN Human Rights Declaration, a nonbinding instrument that was adopted in 2012, must be transformed into an actionable framework to meet today’s needs, and one pathway…
Lessons on coding and AI to start in fourth grade: Indonesia Education Minister
Elementary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti also said that the ministry is looking into the possibility of hiring new instructors to teach AI and coding or…
Indonesia’s Presidential Communication Office instals six new presidential spokespersons
The new spokespersons come from a variety of backgrounds, including academia, the media and politics.