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Indonesia: News

17 Jul 2025
Boeing

Trump's trade deal with Indonesia includes big order for Boeing

After the Lion Air crash in 2018, Indonesian flag carrier Garuda Indonesia had tried to cancel its remaining orders for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

17 Jul 2025
Donald Trump

'Very close to a deal with India': Trump

United States President Donald Trump has said that Washington is "very close" to finalizing a trade deal with India.

14 Jul 2025
World

Indonesia's Tanimbar Islands rattled by 6.8-magnitude earthquake

An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 hit the Tanimbar Islands in southeastern Indonesia on Monday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported.

03 Jul 2025
Bali

Ferry carrying 65 sinks off Bali; 4 killed, 30 missing  

A ferry carrying 65 people sank in the Bali Strait, Indonesia, on Wednesday night.

30 Jun 2025
Jairam Ramesh

IAF lost jets to Pakistan due to political constraints: Official  

India's Defense Attaché to Indonesia, Navy Captain Shiv Kumar, has alleged that the Indian Air Force (IAF) suffered losses during "Operation Sindoor" on May 7.

25 Jun 2025
Jakarta

Tourist 'abandoned' by guide after falling into volcano found dead 

A Brazilian hiker was found dead after falling hundreds of meters from the ridge of an Indonesian volcano and being trapped there for nearly four days.

18 Jun 2025
Bali

Several Bali flights canceled after volcano erupts in Indonesia 

The eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on the tourist island of Flores in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, has led to the cancellation of several flights to and from Bali.

17 Jun 2025
Lifestyle

5 charming art forms of Indonesian culture

Indonesia, an archipelago with over 17,000 islands, boasts a rich tapestry of cultural heritage.

02 Jun 2025
Lifestyle

Discover Indonesia's rice harvest festivals

Indonesia celebrates rice harvest festivals that are steeped in tradition and culture. It is a time for farmers to rejoice and communities to unite.

31 May 2025
Jakarta

CPI(M) MP cites Khurshid to counter Asim Munir's remark

Communist Party of India (Marxist) Member of Parliament John Brittas has slammed Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir's statement about Hindus and Muslims being different.

13 May 2025
Delhi Police

Plea in SC alleges government threw 43 Rohingyas into sea 

A writ petition has been filed in the Supreme Court alleging forcible deportation of 43 Rohingya refugees by the Indian government, LiveLaw reported.

01 May 2025
Martin Scorsese

Martin Scorsese announces film featuring Pope Francis's final interview

Renowned filmmaker Martin Scorsese will produce a feature-length documentary titled Aldeas - A New Story, honoring the late Pope Francis.

23 Mar 2025
World

Indonesia's press freedom under concern after gruesome threats to magazine

Concerns over press freedom in Indonesia have mounted after a series of disturbing threats against Tempo, a government-critical magazine.

11 Mar 2025
Amnesty International

Indonesia: TikToker gets prison sentence for joking about Jesus's hair

An Indonesian TikToker named Ratu Thalisa has received a sentence of two years and 10 months in prison for her controversial remark on Jesus.

27 Feb 2025
World

College students publicly caned for having gay sex in Indonesia 

Two men were publicly caned in Indonesia's Aceh province on Thursday after they were found guilty by an Islamic Shariah court of having gay sex.

25 Feb 2025
Apple

Apple can once again sell iPhone 16 in Indonesia 

Apple and the Indonesian government have struck a deal to end the five-month-long ban on iPhone 16 sales in the country.

22 Feb 2025
Elon Musk

5 Indian billionaires among biggest wealth losers of 2025 

The world's richest people have experienced a major shift in their fortunes since the start of 2025, with most of them losing significant net worth.

12 Feb 2025
Apple

Apple in talks to manufacture iPhones in Indonesia

Apple is said to be mulling the production of iPhones in Indonesia after the country imposed a sales ban on its iPhone 16 model.

27 Jan 2025
India

India and Indonesia ink BrahMos missile deal worth ₹3,800cr 

India has signed a defense deal with Indonesia for the export of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles.

26 Jan 2025
Prabhas

Prabhas-Sandeep Vanga's 'Spirit' to be set against drug mafia: Report

The upcoming cop drama Spirit, starring Prabhas and helmed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, will be a grand spectacle.

25 Jan 2025
Narendra Modi

India, Indonesia to jointly work on strengthening defense ties

India and Indonesia have announced plans to strengthen their bilateral co-operation, especially in the defense sector.

22 Jan 2025
Google

Google fined $12.4M by Indonesia over unfair business practices

Indonesia's antitrust agency has slapped a fine of IDR 202 billion ($12.4 million) on Google for unfair business practices.

12 Jan 2025
Republic Day

Indonesia President may not club India-Pakistan trips together

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, the chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations on January 26, is unlikely to club this visit with a proposed trip to Pakistan.

08 Jan 2025
Apple

Indonesia rejects Apple's $1B investment offer, maintains iPhone 16 ban

Indonesia has decided to continue with a ban on the sale of Apple's iPhone 16, saying the tech giant's proposed $1 billion investment plan is insufficient.

01 Jan 2025
Beijing

'450km in 1hr': China unveils world's fastest high-speed train prototype 

China has unveiled a prototype of its next-generation high-speed train, the CR450, which will become the world's fastest.

15 Dec 2024
Australia

Who are 'Bali Nine' and what did they do 

The last five members of the "Bali Nine" drug trafficking group have been released from Indonesian custody and returned to Australia.

04 Dec 2024
Apple

Apple proposes $1B investment in Indonesia to lift iPhone ban

In a bid to get its iPhone 16 sales unbanned in Indonesia, Apple has pitched a $1 billion investment plan to the Indonesian government.

25 Nov 2024
Apple

Indonesia rejects Apple's $100 million investment offer, iPhone ban continues

Indonesia has turned down Apple's proposed $100 million investment, calling it 'unfair.'

20 Nov 2024
Delhi

Delhi pollution: Amid Tharoor's capital shift call—a lesson from Indonesia

With Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) in hazardous range, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor raised the question whether Delhi is still the right choice for India's national capital.

19 Nov 2024
Apple

Apple proposes $100M investment in Indonesia to reverse iPhone ban

Apple is making a significant effort to mend fences with Indonesia after the government recently banned sales of the latest iPhone 16.

04 Nov 2024
Thailand

Who is 'Nutty,' fugitive YouTuber arrested in ₹450 crore scam

Thai YouTuber Natthamon Khongchak, popularly known as "Nutty," has been arrested in Indonesia after two years of dodging law enforcement.

01 Nov 2024
Google

After iPhones, Indonesia bans sale of Google Pixel: Know why

Indonesia has banned the sale of Google Pixel smartphones for failing to meet domestic content requirements. The move comes just days after a similar ban was imposed on Apple's iPhone 16.

29 Oct 2024
Apple

Apple's iPhone 16 is now banned in Indonesia: Here's why

Indonesia has halted the marketing and sale of Apple's latest model, the iPhone 16.

25 Oct 2024
Apple

Indonesia declares iPhone 16 'illegal' over Apple's unfulfilled commitments

The Indonesian government has declared Apple's iPhone 16 illegal for sale and operation as the tech giant failed to meet its investment commitments.

20 Oct 2024
China

Former Indonesian army general Prabowo Subianto sworn in as president

Former Indonesian army general Prabowo Subianto was sworn in as Indonesia's eighth president on Sunday.

10 Sep 2024
Bali

Indonesia halts new hotel construction in Bali amid overtourism fears

The Indonesian government has announced a temporary halt to the construction of new hotels in certain areas of Bali.

09 Sep 2024
Africa

India is world's largest contributor to plastic pollution: Study

India is the world's largest contributor to plastic pollution, accounting for a fifth of the global total, according to a study published in the journal Nature.

06 Sep 2024
Fashion

Festival fervor: Crafting colorful outfits with traditional textiles

Festivals around the world are not just celebrations of culture and tradition; they are also a showcase of vibrant fashion.

22 Aug 2024
Malaysia

Why Malaysia modified its 'orangutan diplomacy'

Malaysia, the world's second-largest palm oil producer, has been grappling with environmental challenges linked to its industry.

07 Aug 2024
Bangladesh

Political unrest: Why you should avoid these countries right now

The Indian government has issued travel advisories for several countries currently witnessing violent unrest.

04 Aug 2024
World

45-year-old kills neighbor who kept asking why he wasn't married

A 45-year-old man in Indonesia allegedly killed his 60-year-old neighbor as he was annoyed by the latter's persistent questions about why he was not married.

24 Jul 2024
Germany

Indian passport allows visa-free travel to these 58 countries

The Henley Passport Index 2024 has placed the Indian passport at the 82nd position globally.

15 Jul 2024
Afghanistan

Global conflicts impede vaccination of 15 million children, says UN

Global conflicts are hampering efforts to vaccinate children against diseases, with new data showing that nearly 14.5 million children have not received any vaccination.