World Sep 01 What to know about Indonesia’s deadly nationwide unrest over lawmakers’ perks The unrest was sparked by reports that all 580 members of the House of Representatives receive a monthly housing allowance of 50 million rupiah or $3,075.
World Aug 30 3 dead after mob sets fire to Indonesian regional parliament building amid week of protests Protests have erupted across Indonesia, sparked by reports of lawmakers receiving excessive housing allowances. The unrest intensified after the death of a 21-year-old ride-hailing driver during a rally in Jakarta on Thursday.
World Aug 23 German foreign minister calls for Israel and Palestine two-state solution during Indonesia visit Johann Wadephul and Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono said the humanitarian catastrophe resulting from the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza is unbearable and a two-state solution is the sole means of ending the conflict.
World Jul 03 Ferry sinks near Bali, Indonesia, leaving 6 dead and 29 missing as rescuers search for survivors Indonesian rescuers were searching for 29 people who remained missing Thursday after a ferry sank and six people died the previous night near Indonesia's resort island of Bali.
World Jan 06 Indonesia launches free meals program to feed children and pregnant women to fight malnutrition The Free Nutritious Meal program delivers on a campaign promise by President Prabowo Subianto, who was elected last year to lead the nation, which has more than 282 million people and Southeast Asia's largest economy.
World Sep 21 New Zealand pilot held captive by rebels in Indonesia’s Papua region is freed after 19 months Phillip Mark Mehrtens, a 38-year-old pilot from Christchurch, was working for Indonesian aviation company Susi Air when he was abducted by rebels from a remote airport on Feb. 7, 2023.
World Sep 09 Pope acknowledges bishop’s abuse scandal while celebrating East Timor’s recovery Pope Francis has indirectly acknowledged the abuse scandal in East Timor involving its bishop and Nobel Peace Prize-winning independence hero.
World Aug 28 Pope Francis to visit East Timor as church sex abuse scandals there are met by silence Pope Francis will come face to face with the Timorese faithful on his first trip to the country but so far, there is no indication he will meet with any victims or even mention the abuse directly.
World Apr 10 Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Fitr in the shadow of Gaza’s misery Before the holiday, markets teemed with shoppers buying clothes and sweets. People returned to villages to celebrate with loved ones. Some saw the holiday as a break from economic pressures. But for many, their thoughts were on the war.
World Mar 14 Indonesian presidential rivals allege fraud, plan to contest official election results It is a three-way race for the presidency among Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto and two former provincial governors, Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo. The General Election Commission has officially tallied over 78% of the vote as of Thursday, with Subianto…