Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Powerful aftershocks rattle NTT as earthquake death toll climbs to 68

Powerful aftershocks rattle NTT as earthquake death toll climbs to 68

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) data showed that 1,624 aftershocks had struck NTT as of Monday, including 23 with magnitudes above 5.0. The strongest aftershock recorded so far measured magnitude 6.2.



Friday, August 14, 2026

Effects of Indonesia forest fires blight Malaysia as hot spot number soars

Effects of Indonesia forest fires blight Malaysia as hot spot number soars

El Nino weather phenomenon thought to be exacerbating crisis

<https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/environment/effects-of-indonesia-forest-fires-blight-malaysia-as-hot-spot-number-soars>


Friday, August 7, 2026

Prabowo's push for binding state policy guidelines causes alarm

Prabowo's push for binding state policy guidelines causes alarm

President Prabowo Subianto has called for the revival of the now-defunct state policy guidelines to be made binding on all institutions, a move experts warn is incompatible with the country’s post-Reform constitutional system.


Thursday, August 6, 2026

Indonesia condemns renewed Israeli strikes amid Gaza peace talks

Indonesia condemns renewed Israeli strikes amid Gaza peace talks

Indonesia has condemned Israel's renewed attacks on Gaza amid ongoing negotiations over the territory's postwar reconstruction plan, saying the strikes have worsened the plight of Palestinians and urging Tel Aviv to fully honor its obligations under the ceasefire agreement. 

<https://www.thejakartapost.com/world/2026/08/05/indonesia-condemns-renewed-israeli-strikes-amid-gaza-peace-talks?utm_source=(direct)&utm_medium=home_headlines>

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

GDP growth slows to 5.29 in second quarter

GDP growth slows to 5.29 in second quarter

Indonesia's gross domestic product growth has decelerated in the second quarter, making the government's target for the full year – a milestone toward reaching President Prabowo Subianto’s goal of 8 percent growth in his tenure – a tall order.