Nearly 1,000 Casualties, One Million Displaced by Indonesia Floods
Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency reports 961 confirmed deaths, 234 missing persons, and 5,000 injuries from flooding.
Prabowo Subianto
Diplomatic Surprises: Netanyahu to Attend Peace Summit in Egypt, Indonesia President to Visit Israel; UPDATE: Denials
More diplomatic surprises were revealed Monday as U.S. President Donald Trump visited Israel to mark the release of the Israeli hostages and the end of the war.
Indonesia ‘Free School Lunch’ Program Leads to Mass Poisoning
Health experts on Monday urged the Indonesian government to suspend its program of free school meals after hundreds of children became sick from eating tainted food.
Indonesian Police Accused of Brutality Against Student Protesters
Student groups in Indonesia complained of a “brutal attack” by police against two universities in Bandung on Monday, where students were demonstrating against government corruption as part of a growing nationwide movement.
Reports: Indonesia Trade Deal Unlocks Massive Copper Access for U.S.
The trade deal with Indonesia announced by President Donald Trump on Tuesday will reportedly give the United States access to Indonesia’s vast copper resources, among other benefits.
Indonesia to Ease Import Restrictions Ahead of Trump’s Tariff Deadline
Indonesian officials said on Monday they will begin easing import restrictions and licensing requirements ahead of the July 9 deadline for U.S. tariff negotiations.
Indonesia to Set Minimum Age for Social Media
Indonesian Communications Minister Metuya Hafid said on Tuesday that her country will impose a minimum age for social media users, similar to what Australia has done.
Indonesian President Congratulates Trump: ‘We Are Happy the Almighty Protected You’
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto published a video of his congratulatory phone call with American President-elect Donald Trump on Monday in which he praised God for protecting Trump from an assassination attempt in July and offered to fly anywhere to celebrate Trump in person.
