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Prabowo's populist policies propel a 'doom-loop' in Indonesian markets

SINGAPORE/LONDON - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is losing the trust of investors and his growth agenda risks being undone by a plunging currency.

Bangkok Post

India-Indonesia ties deepen as EAM Jaishankar outlines blueprint for defence, trade cooperation

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar co-chaired the 8th Joint Commission Meeting in New Delhi with his Indonesian counterpart Sugiono. The discussions focused on expanding multi-sectoral cooperation, including defence, trade, and health, while strengthening counter-terrorism ties and building on the fresh momentum from recent high-level leadership visits.

The Economic Times

This country pledged to provide 80 million children with free school meals. It has ended in disaster

Head of agency overseeing programme dogged by mass poisonings has been arrested on corruption charges

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Indonesia arrests former nutrition agency head and officials in corruption investigation

Indonesia's former head of the National Nutrition Agency has been arrested on corruption charges related to a multibillion-dollar free-meals program

AAP

Indonesia arrests former nutrition agency head and officials in corruption probe

Indonesia's former head of the National Nutrition Agency has been arrested on corruption charges related to a multi-billion-dollar free-meals program

AAP

Investigators search Indonesian free meals agency after its leader was fired

Indonesia’s Attorney General’s Office is searching the National Nutrition Agency’s offices a day after the president fired the head of the agency responsible for the free meals program

The Independent UK

Iran war complicates plans for yet-to-materialise international force in Gaza

An international force for Gaza, announced with fanfare, faces significant delays. Key contributor Indonesia has put its troop pledge on hold. The force's deployment hinges on a ceasefire agreement and Hamas disarming. Ongoing conflict and regional tensions complicate efforts to establish peace and stability in Gaza.

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Iran war has complicated plans for an international force in Gaza that has yet to materialize

An international stabilization force promised for Gaza has yet to materialize three months after it was announced at an event hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump

The Independent UK

Indonesia blocks Polymarket over online gambling concerns after bets on president's exit

Indonesia has blocked the prediction market Polymarket. This action is part of a wider crackdown on online gambling. Polymarket was reportedly taking bets on the premature end of President Prabowo Subianto's term. Indonesian authorities classify Polymarket as an online gambling platform. The ministry stated its activities violate Indonesian law. Polymarket…

The Economic Times

Indonesia blocks Polymarket after president's exit bets

Indonesia has blocked access to prediction market Polymarket after a bet was opened on its website about a potential premature exit from power of the president.

AAP

Indonesia tightens control over key commodities in major trade takeover, influencing global exports

Indonesia is overhauling its trade policies for key commodities in a sudden move that some experts liken to a hostile takeover of major industries in the resource-rich nation

The Independent UK

Indonesia tightens state control over exports of vital commodities

Indonesia is tightening control over its globally important natural resources, with new regulations requiring exports of key commodities like palm oil, coal and iron alloys to be handled by state enterprises

The Independent UK

Trial begins for 4 Indonesian service members charged over acid attack on activist

An Indonesian military court has opened the trial of four service members accused of carrying out an acid attack on a prominent human rights activist

The Independent UK

From Jakarta to Manila, south-east Asia turns to Russia to plug fuel, fertiliser gaps caused by Iran war

South-east Asia, which relied heavily on the Middle East for energy and fertiliser, is desperately seeking to plug huge gaps in its supplies

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Hormuz blockade stirs tension over Malacca Strait near Singapore

Singapore emphasizes transit rights under international law. Malaysia favors dialogue with Iran. The region's strategic position remains a global focus.

Radio France Internationale

Indonesia expands defence ties with France on back of Moscow visit

Indonesia has agreed to expand defence industry cooperation with France just days after signing a major defence partnership with the United States and discussing energy ties with Russia. Jakarta made the announcement on Wednesday after a meeting between the two countries’ presidents in Paris.

The Independent UK

Iran war's global energy crisis sharpens China’s advantage in clean tech

The war in Iran is sharpening China’s advantage in promoting a renewable energy future, as oil disruptions expose the fragility of fossil fuel systems

The Independent UK

Japan and Indonesia to boost energy security cooperation as concerns grow over Iran war fallout

Japan and Indonesia have agreed to deepen economic ties and work together on energy security as the two Asian countries face growing uncertainty over oil and gas supplies

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Indonesia faces a 'perfect storm' of downgrade fears, trade tensions and now the Iran war—and 2026 has only just started

Indonesia's difficult start to the year includes signing a trade deal the day before the U.S. Supreme Court overruled Trump's tariffs.

The Independent UK

Outcry after Indonesian activist seriously injured in acid attack: ‘Attempt to silence critical voices’

Andrie Yunus suffers burns to 24 per cent of his face and arms from acid thrown by two unidentified assailants

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Donald Trump’s so-called Board of Peace faces a major blow as Indonesia threatens to walk away

The attacks on Iran are raising different concerns for this muslim majority country.

The Conversation

Too close to Trump: How Indonesian President Prabowo gambles sovereignty, humanity for US’ approval

The Indonesian public has grown increasingly uneasy with President Prabowo Subianto’s foreign policy pivot toward the United States. From Indonesia’s decision to join the Board of Peace (BoP) initiated by Donald Trump to the signing of the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) on February 19, 2026, the trajectory is clear:…

The Independent UK

Indonesia seals ‘great’ US trade deal and pledges 8,000 troops for Gaza

Deal struck during president Prabowo Subianto’s Washington visit slashes US tariffs from 32% to 19%

The Independent UK

Indonesia readies up to 8,000 troops in first firm commitment to Gaza peacekeeping force

Indonesia is training troops for a new peacekeeping force in Gaza, backing a key part of President Donald Trump’s postwar plan

The Independent UK

Israeli drone strike kills 2 cyclists in Gaza as death toll mounts despite ceasefire

Two Palestinian men riding bicycles were killed in an Israeli drone strike Tuesday, hospital officials said, as deadly violence continued in Gaza despite an October ceasefire

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