The Latest Breaking News from Indonesia

Survey across six continents uncovers accounts of abuse causing defenders to fear for their safety

Police say the suspects have sent more than a dozen babies to Singapore for adoption.

Indonesian rescuers are searching for 11 people, including three children, still missing after a speedboat capsized during a storm the previous day off Indonesia’s Mentawai Islands

A record 7,000 military personnel – some in combat gear – have marched down the Champs-Elysées in this year's Bastille Day parade, demonstrating the French military's "operational credibility" in the face of mounting security challenges, notably from Russia. The guest of honour this year is Indonesia.

No tsunami threat issued so far after powerful earthquake

Indonesia’s plan to rewrite its official national history was initially met with positive responses, particularly for its goal of better serving the younger generation. But the project to reshape the country’s mainstream historical narrative soon ignited widespread controversy for overlooking underrepresented groups and reinforcing authoritarian tendencies.

The Indonesian government's plans to issue new history books have sparked fears that mention of deadly riots in 1998 targeting mostly ethnic Chinese in the country will be scrubbed from the text.

In the basement of a Jakarta housing complex, surrounded by the silver piping of the air-conditioning system, Indonesian technician Ari Sobaruddin is doing his part to tackle climate change.

China’s exports to the United States have plunged over 43% year-over-year in May, representing a $15 billion drop in trade value, yet at the same time, China’s total exports have increased 4.8%, according to official figures, despite the trade and tariff-related turbulence.