Indonesia has called for a broad reform of the United Nations, saying the world body must adapt its decision-making to changes in global power while remaining relevant to new challenges and restoring trust among its members.
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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Indonesia calls for more representative UN amid changing world order
Indonesia calls for more representative UN amid changing world order
Monday, September 21, 2026
Recentralization concerns in fiscal, education heighten
Recentralization concerns in fiscal, education heighten
A move to reduce regional transfers and a proposal to centralize teacher recruitment by the central government are defended as an effort to curb corruption and prevent local political interference, according to President Prabowo Subianto.
Friday, September 18, 2026
Jakarta's makeshift classrooms under sweltering threat
Jakarta’s makeshift classrooms under sweltering threat
Often situated in semipermanent buildings with inadequate cooling facilities, informal learning spaces often suffer more than conventional classrooms during hot weather, hindering the learning process of poor children who need them the most.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Deadly Indonesian, Philippine ferry accidents highlight troubling trend
Deadly Indonesian, Philippine ferry accidents highlight troubling trend
Poor inspections, modified aging vessels, rough seas blamed for rising tragedies
Monday, September 14, 2026
Prabowo calls for Global South, BRICS unity amid fragmented world order
Prabowo calls for Global South, BRICS unity amid fragmented world order
President Prabowo Subianto has called on BRICS and Global South countries to strengthen unity amid heightened geopolitical tensions and growing rivalry among major powers, saying greater coordination would help developing nations shape a stronger multilateral order.
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