Three killed in fire at Indonesian government building blamed on protesters At least three people were killed and several injured in a fire blamed on protesters in Sulawesi island. Al Jazeera · Aug 30, 2025
Why are antigovernment protests taking place in Indonesia? Protesters angered by police violence, parliamentarians’ wages and inflation are staging nationwide demonstrations. Al Jazeera · Aug 29, 2025
Tensions soar in Indonesia as protests over police brutality and lawmakers' allowances continue Clashes between demonstrators and riot police also broke out in other cities across the country, including Surabaya, Solo, Yogyakarta, Medan, Makassar, Manado, Bandung and Manokwari in the easternmost Papua region. Euronews · Aug 29, 2025
Indonesia protests intensify after 21-year-old motorcycle taxi driver run over by police car Death of 21-year-old Affan Kurniawan, run over by a police vehicle during unrest near parliament, ignites nationwide outrage The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025
Indonesia Police Fire Tear Gas At Protesters After Driver's Death Indonesian police fired tear gas Friday at hundreds of protesters rallying in the capital over the death of a motorcycle taxi driver, hours after the country's president promised to investigate the incident. International Business Times · Aug 29, 2025
Protests resume in Indonesia’s Jakarta after ride-share driver killed Protests turn violent a day after Affan Kurniawan was killed after being hit by an armoured police vehicle in Jakarta. Al Jazeera · Aug 29, 2025
Riot police and students clash during protest against MPs' allowances in Jakarta Authorities blocked streets leading to the Parliament building, including several toll roads, causing severe traffic jams in the city. Euronews · Aug 25, 2025
Indonesia hosts annual US-led combat drills with Indo-Pacific allies Indonesia and the United States began annual joint military exercises on Monday together with forces from a dozen other countries, as the U.S. pushes its allies to take threats from China more seriously The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2025
Six cities--Singapore, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila--face at least a "high risk" of extreme precipitation and heatwaves. Bangkok, Jakarta, and Manila are among the cities facing at least a "high risk" of extreme rain and heatwaves, according to Zurich Resilience Solutions. Fortune · Aug 12, 2025
Puppet Ban In Indonesian Capital Threatens Buskers In the sweltering streets of Jakarta, buskers carry towering, hollow puppets and pass around a bucket for donations. International Business Times · Jul 31, 2025
Indonesia has 44 million youths. It’s struggling to get them jobs Young Indonesians are more pessimistic about their economic futures than their regional peers, according to surveys. Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2025
In Indonesia, A Start-up Captures Coolants To Stop Global Warming In the basement of a Jakarta housing complex, surrounded by the silver piping of the air-conditioning system, Indonesian technician Ari Sobaruddin is doing his part to tackle climate change. International Business Times · Jul 10, 2025
Jakarta E-Prix podium reinstated for Sebastien Buemi after penalty overturn Sebastien Buemi has reclaimed his Formula E podium finish from the Jakarta E-Prix last time out after the Envision Racing driver’s penalty was reversed by the FIA. Motorsport · Jul 4, 2025
Jakarta E-Prix podium reinstated for Buemi after penalty overturn Sebastien Buemi has reclaimed his Formula E podium finish from the Jakarta E-Prix last time out after the Envision Racing driver’s penalty was reversed by the FIA. Autosport · Jul 4, 2025
Euronews · Jun 25, 2025 France, Indonesia evacuate citizens stranded in Israel and Iran More than 100 French citizens were evacuated from Israel to Cyprus on Tuesday after being stranded there as the war with Iran broke out. Close to 100 Indonesian nationals in Iran were also successfully repatriated as Jakarta plans to carry out further evacuation missions.
The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025 Brazilian tourist found dead after falling from an Indonesian volcano Brazil's government says that a young Brazilian hiker who had plunged hundreds of meters from the ridge of a towering Indonesian volcano and was trapped there for almost four days has been found dead
Autosport · Jun 21, 2025 How Ticktum silenced the critics to claim maiden Formula E victory Dan Ticktum is quite the controversial figure in motorsport. Known for his sweary radio outbursts, saying exactly what he thinks and his two-year racing ban a decade ago, the 26-year-old is also fast. Very fast. And on Saturday, in the sweltering Jakarta heat, he claimed his maiden Formula E victory…
International Business Times · May 29, 2025 Macron Decorates Indonesia Leader, Announces Cultural Partnership French President Emmanuel Macron bestowed Indonesia's leader with France's top award on Thursday, before announcing a new cultural partnership with Jakarta on a visit to the world's largest Buddhist temple.
Radio France Internationale · May 28, 2025 Macron courts Jakarta, offers Indonesia 'third way' in regional power play French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Indonesia is part of France’s ongoing efforts to increase its engagement in Southeast Asia and pursue a strategic role as a balancing power in the Indo-Pacific region.
Euronews · May 28, 2025 Macron meets 'great friend' Subianto in Indonesia to discuss defence and trade French President Emmanuel Macron is in Indonesia to discuss boosting defence and trade with his counterpart Prabowo Subianto. It marks the second stop on his week-long Southeast Asia tour.
International Business Times · May 25, 2025 Indonesia, China Agree To Bolster Ties Ahead Of ASEAN Summit Chinese Premier Li Qiang warned on Sunday that the rise of "unilateralism and protectionism" could threaten the global economic and trade order, as he reaffirmed Beijing's ties with Jakarta on Sunday during his visit to Indonesia ahead of a regional summit in Kuala Lumpur.
BANG Premier · May 24, 2025 Foo Fighters‘ tour rider for Jakarta includes special permission to swear, smoke and drink on stage Foo Fighters‘ tour rider for Jakarta allows them permission to swear, smoke and drink on stage but they won’t touch on “sensitive topics”.
The Conversation · May 20, 2025 There’s no country more important to Australia than Indonesia. Trouble is, the feeling isn’t mutual Making Jakarta their first overseas visit has become a set piece for newly elected Australian prime ministers dating back to John Howard in 1996.
Bored Panda · May 15, 2025 This Artist Delivers Humorous Comics With Dark Twists (33 Pics) Alvin Juano, a talented comic artist from Jakarta, Indonesia, is the creator behind "The Square Comics," a popular series known for its dark humor and unexpected twists.
The Independent UK · May 15, 2025 Australian leader visits Indonesia seeking deeper economic and defense ties Australia’s newly reelected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto