The Latest Breaking News from Indonesia

Albanese and Indonesian governments land fertiliser supply deal for farmers

The federal government has secured access to 250,000 tonnes of extra urea from Indonesia for Australian farmers.

The Conversation · Apr 16

Indonesia reviews US proposal for airspace overflight access

Indonesia is reviewing a U.S. proposal for overflight access to its airspace

The Independent UK · Apr 16

Indonesia expands defence ties with France on back of Moscow visit

Indonesia has agreed to expand defence industry cooperation with France just days after signing a major defence partnership with the United States and discussing energy ties with Russia. Jakarta made the announcement on Wednesday after a meeting between the two countries’ presidents in Paris.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 15

Spanish police say Scots crime syndicate ‘dismantled’ as 14 arrested

It comes after Steven Lyons was arrested in Indonesia in late March.

Evening Standard · Apr 9

Australia urges Lebanon’s inclusion in Middle East ceasefire amid escalating Israeli strikes on Beirut

PM calls pause in hostilities a ‘fragile peace’ as Australia issues joint call with Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Sierra Leone and UK for aid worker protections

The Guardian - AU · Apr 8

Ocean protections clash with mining pressure in Indonesia's most diverse marine ecosystem

There is an explosion of color beneath the surface in Raja Ampat

The Independent UK · Apr 8

Indonesia deports suspected 'mafia boss' Steve Lyons, wanted in Spain on drug charges

Bali police chief Daniel Adityajaya said Lyons was wanted in Spain as the alleged "leader of a large-scale transnational criminal organisation" engaged in drug trafficking and money laundering.

Euronews · Apr 8

Horror movie poster sparks backlash in Indonesia over fears it could lead to suicides

Officials took down multiple billboards across the capital and urged caution over provocative advertising

The Independent UK · Apr 8

Indonesia extradites Scottish man sought by Spain as crime boss

Indonesian authorities have extradited a Scottish man sought by Spain as an international crime boss, after his removal was delayed multiple times as police pursued an ongoing investigation

The Independent UK · Apr 8

As Iran war exposes global dependence on fossil fuels, the biggest emitters are reaping the rewards

Worst polluters hold world’s future in their hands as they benefit from higher fossil fuel prices, but global trends favour renewables

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7