WA to talk critical minerals with Indonesian president Indonesia's clean-energy aspirations and need for resources will be high on the agenda when Western Australia's premier meets with Joko Widodo. AAP · Jul 3, 2023
Senator ‘working on’ settlement referral – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Jul 2, 2023
Morning Mail: Anger over controversial wicket as Australia wins Ashes test, push for gambling levy, Baltimore shooting There’s drama around Australia’s victory at Lord’s in the men’s Ashes, and two people are dead in a mass shooting in Baltimore. The Guardian - AU · Jul 2, 2023
Trade, visas and tigers on agenda for Widodo visit Indonesian President Joko Widodo will hold key talks with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during a three-day visit to Australia. AAP · Jul 2, 2023
Indonesia's Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha with feasts after disease last year disrupted rituals Muslims across Indonesia are celebrating Eid al-Adha, one of the biggest holidays in the Islamic calendar, with full meat-based feasts after fears of last year’s foot-and-mouth disease outbreak waned The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023
PM says referendum will ‘lift up the nation’ – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Jun 28, 2023
Corruption trial begins for former Indonesia IT minister over mobile phone tower project Indonesia’s anti-graft court has opened a trial for a former communication and information technology minister who was charged with corruption over the construction of mobile phone transmission towers in remote parts of the country The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023
Emperor, Empress take impromptu golf cart ride JAKARTA -- Indonesian President Joko Widodo treated the visiting Emperor and Empress to an unscheduled ride on a golf cart on Monday, driving them to a botanical garden close to the Bogor Palace in West Java near Jakarta. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 20, 2023
Japan's emperor meets with Indonesian president on his first official foreign trip as emperor Japanese Emperor Naruhito is meeting with Indonesian President Joko Widodo on the third day of his first official foreign trip since ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne in 2019 The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2023
Malaysia, Indonesia end 18-year sea border disputes, vow to cooperate in defending palm oil industry Malaysia and Indonesia have signed agreements to end longstanding sea border disputes and vowed to bolster cooperation to fight “highly detrimental discriminatory” measures against palm oil The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023
New Zealand pilot kidnapping exposes Indonesia’s Papua ‘hotspot’ The incident in a remote highlands region has drawn renewed attention to one of the world’s least-known conflicts. Al Jazeera · Jun 5, 2023
Victims of Indonesia's 1998 violence continue to fight for justice 25 years on The tumultuous end of Indonesian strongman Suharto's 32-year regime in 1998 was punctuated by widespread riots with mobs targeting ethnic Chinese and a deadly crackdown on student protests. Twenty-five years on, the victims and their families are still fighting for justice. ABC News · May 26, 2023
In a changed Indonesia, some fear a ‘backlash’ against freedoms Indonesia has changed significantly since Soeharto resigned 25 years ago but activists say new threats are emerging. Al Jazeera · May 26, 2023
Iranian leader visits Indonesia to deepen economic ties amid global geopolitical challenges Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will meet his Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo on Tuesday during a trip aiming to strengthen economic ties between the Muslim-majority nations amid heightened global geopolitical tensions The Independent UK · May 23, 2023
Bangkok Post · May 22, 2023 Asean must reengage with Myanmar Indonesian President Joko Widodo, or Jokowi, was frank in saying that no progress had been made over the Myanmar crisis at the latest Asean summit in Labuan Bajo during a press conference after the event. Apparently, he was disappointed that the chair's efforts did not make the desirable outcome under…
Tribune News Service · May 21, 2023 G-7 struggles to win over swing nations courted by China, Russia Heading into the G-7 summit, the U.S. and its allies knew they needed to do more to win over global swing nations also courted by China and Russia. The weekend meeting in Japan showed they face a long road ahead.
The Hindu · May 20, 2023 India will do its best to end the war, PM Modi tells Zelenksy Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 20 held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Hiroshima.
Bangkok Post · May 17, 2023 Thai FA apologises for final brawls The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said yesterday that it was investigating "acts of violence" after two mass brawls and four red cards marred the men's final of the SEA Games in Cambodia.
Al Jazeera · May 17, 2023 Indonesia’s communication minister arrested in corruption case The arrest of Johnny G Plate dents President Joko Widodo’s reputation in fighting corruption.
The Independent UK · May 17, 2023 Indonesian IT minister arrested for alleged corruption in procurement Indonesian authorities have arrested the information technology minister as part of an investigation into a million-dollar corruption scandal linked to the construction of mobile phone transmission towers in remote regions
Bangkok Post · May 11, 2023 Asean urges South China Sea restraint, 'concerned' about Myanmar LABUAN BAJO: Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) leaders on Thursday urged restraint and peaceful resolution of disputes in the South China Sea and said a surge in missile tests by North Korea was a threat to regional peace.
Reuters · May 11, 2023 Indonesia president says Myanmar human rights abuses cannot be tolerated Violations of human rights in military-ruled Myanmar cannot be tolerated and violence should be immediately halted and people must be protected, Indonesia's president said on Thursday at the conclusion of a Southeast Asian leaders summit.
The Independent UK · May 11, 2023 ASEAN leader acknowledges no progress toward ending Myanmar's deadly civil strife Indonesian President Joko Widodo has somberly acknowledged to fellow Southeast Asian leaders that no progress has been made to end the civil strife gripping Myanmar
Reuters · May 11, 2023 ASEAN will not give up on Myanmar peace despite no progress - minister Southeast Asia's ASEAN grouping will not give up trying to end violence in fellow member Myanmar even though the ruling military there has made no progress on a peace plan it agreed with the bloc two years ago, Indonesia said on Thursday.
The Independent UK · May 10, 2023 ASEAN leaders condemn armed attack on aid convoy in Myanmar Southeast Asian leaders are condemning an armed attack on an aid convoy that the regional group arranged for displaced people in Myanmar