Indonesia

Somalia and Indonesia: A New Dawn of Partnership In a historic step that echoes the dreams of a united Global South, Somalia’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Abdisalam Abdi Ali, recently graced the bustling capital of Jakarta for an unprecedented visit. This journey is not just about high-level talks and formalities; it symbolizes a deeper longing for cooperation, shared experiences, and mutual growth in a world marked by geopolitical complexity. A Warm Welcome in Jakarta As Minister Abdisalam stepped onto Indonesian soil,…

Tragedy struck off the coast of Sulawesi, Indonesia, where, according to emergency officials, three lives were lost and over 500 individuals were safely rescued after a ferry caught fire. The fire erupted yesterday at the stern of the KM Barcelona 5 while the ferry was en route to Manado. Passengers were seen leaping into the water, equipped with lifejackets, as flames engulfed the vessel. A video shared by the Manado rescue agency depicted a coast guard ship diligently dousing the ferry with water amidst billowing black…

Kaan Fighter Jets: A New Chapter in Defense Collaboration The anticipation surrounding the Kaan fifth-generation fighter jets is palpable. Set to be delivered to Indonesia over a decade, this intricate deal exemplifies a significant evolution in defense collaboration. Recently, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan revealed that Indonesia will acquire 48 Kaan jets, a transaction valued at more than $10 billion. Such a large-scale agreement has emerged from the Indo Defence 2025 exhibition held in Jakarta, where…

In a strategic pivot that could shape the future of global cobalt supply, a committee of ministers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is taking decisive steps to fortify the temporary ban on cobalt exports. This move redefines the landscape of the cobalt market, which has been under scrutiny due to the rapid fluctuations in supply and demand. According to insiders, one of the most intriguing aspects of this maneuver is a potential collaboration with Indonesia, the globe's second heavyweight supplier of this…

In a tragic turn of events, a volcano situated in eastern Indonesia erupted overnight, claiming the lives of at least ten individuals. As fireballs and ash rained down upon the surrounding villages, officials promptly elevated the volcano's alert status to the highest level. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, which towers at 1,703 meters, is one half of a twin volcano and is located on the stunning tourist island of Flores. The eruption first occurred just before midnight, leading authorities to enact emergency evacuations for…

The Covid-19 outbreak continues to worsen in Indonesia. Powered by the highly portable Delta variant, cases and deaths have risen across the country. Hospitals have become overwhelmed, forcing some of the newly infected to have no choice but to isolate themselves at home. We see how volunteers have helped. We also take a…

Several countries around Asia and the Pacific that are experiencing their first major waves of the coronavirus rushed to impose severe restrictions, a year and a half into a pandemic that many initially did well. Against the rapidly increasing number of infections in recent months, authorities in countries such as Thailand, South Korea and Vietnam announced or…