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Govt prepares contingencies for haj amid war in Iran
The peak of the 2026 haj pilgrimage is expected to fall in May, with Indonesian pilgrims scheduled to leave for Saudi Arabia starting on April 22.
Read MoreAnalysis: Ramadan inflation surges, with geopolitics adding new risks
Indonesia faces rising inflation during the Ramadan season every year, but inflationary pressures this year have been compounded by the government’s free nutritious meal program, pushing annual inflation to 4.76…
Read MoreAnti-militarist targeted in acid attack
Civil society groups and other activists condemn the acid attack against Kontras’ Andrie Yunus, who is known for consistently voicing opposition against the rise of militarism in Indonesia.
Read MoreFamilies of 3 crew missing in Hormuz explosion desperate for answers
Some family members have turned to social media for potential updates out of desperation, citing a paucity of official information since the UAE-flagged Mussafah II exploded on March 6.
Read MoreLOTTE Biologics to Participate in DCAT Week 2026 in New York to Explore Global Partnership Opportunities
LOTTE Biologics announced today that it will participate in DCAT Week 2026, a global pharmaceutical and biotechnology …
Read MoreTNI restructuring raises eyebrows
A restructuring within the Indonesian Military (TNI) that involves the revival of a decades-long-dormant post and an upgrade in several commands has raised questions on whether the changes reflect external…
Read MoreThe hegemon’s veto: Why Washington cannot accept a nuclear Iran
The US campaign against Iran’s nuclear program is not a mission of peace but a violent maintenance of empire; an attempt to bomb a rival into submission before the logic…
Read MoreAnalysis: Structural challenges could limit Danantara’s economic impact
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Daya Anagata Nusantara (Danantara) marked its first anniversary in February 2026 with plans to invest US$26 billion in downstream projects, equivalent to 1.7 percent of gross…
Read MoreIndonesia’s Hajj Quota Corruption Costs Rp622bn in State Losses
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) revealed the total state financial loss in the alleged hajj quota corruption case amounting to Rp622 billion.
Read MorePrigen Conservation Breeding Ark welcomes first Sunda pangolin cub
All eight pangolin species are now threatened with extinction, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Three species: the Chinese pangolin, the Philippine pangolin, and the Sunda…
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