Indonesian Navy Patrol Vessel Sinks Following Engine Room Fire
Belawan, October 2, 2025 (Agencies) – An Indonesian Navy Sibarau-class patrol vessel, KRI Siliman (848), sank on September 28 after a fire broke out in its engine room while anchored…
Dozens Missing as Ferry Sinks in Indonesia’s Bali Strait; Rescue Operations Ongoing
Jakarta, July 3, 2025 (Agencies): Indonesian authorities have launched a massive search and rescue operation after a ferry, KM Tunu Pratama Jaya, sank in the Bali Strait late Wednesday night,…
Indonesia, China Break Ground on $5.9 Billion EV Battery Hub in West Java
Jakarta (Agencies): Indonesia has officially launched construction of Southeast Asia’s largest integrated electric vehicle (EV) battery production facility in Karawang, West Java, marking a major milestone in its ambition to…
Indonesia Weighs Russia’s Request for Access to Strategic Air Force Base in Papua
Jakarta, Indonesia (Agencies): Indonesia is deliberating over a formal request from Russia to station its Aerospace Forces (VKS) aircraft at Manuhua Air Force Base in Biak Numfor, located in the…
Erdogan on tour as Turkiye pivots to Asia
Turkiye’s engagement with Southeast Asia is often seen as part of a broader strategic pivot that has been evolving in line with its broader foreign policy. Last week President Recep…
Indonesia to Receive Patrol Vessel from Japan to Boost Maritime Cooperation
Jakarta (Agencies): Indonesia will receive at least one patrol vessel from Japan as part of efforts to strengthen maritime cooperation in Southeast Asia, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced on…
Indonesia Eyes Indian BrahMos Missiles for Defense Enhancement
Jakarta (Agencies): As India works to invite Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as the Chief Guest for its Republic Day parade, the two countries are thrashing out details for an export…
Indonesia Joins BRICS as Full Member
Brasília (Agencies): Brazil, the current rotating president of BRICS, announced on Monday that Indonesia has officially become a full member of the group. This marks a significant expansion for BRICS,…
Indonesia and China Sign Strategic Cooperation Deals Worth $10 Billion
BEIJING (Agencies): Indonesia and China have signed strategic cooperation agreements in critical minerals in total bilateral deals worth $10 billion encompassing green technology, food security, and mineral resources. The agreements…
US House Introduces Bipartisan Resolution to Expand Abraham Accords Through Educational Reform
Washington, D.C. (Agencies): The US House of Representatives has introduced a bipartisan resolution aimed at expanding the Abraham Accords through comprehensive educational reform. The resolution, spearheaded by the Abraham Accords…