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POLITICSAug 26How AFL is being used to boost Indonesian relationsThis article explores how the Australian Football League (AFL) is being utilized as a tool to enhance relations with Indonesia. It examines the diplomatic and cultural impact of this sporting connection.goulburnpost.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSAug 26'Too much too quickly': Indonesia's growth ambitions questioned by economistsIndonesia has set an ambitious growth target, but economists aren't sure it can get there while keeping the deficit in check.CNBC
DISASTERAug 25Indonesia battles haze as wildfires rage across South Sumatra forestsAl Jazeera [en]
DISASTERAug 25Indonesian Muslims brave choking smoke to pray for rain as country battles wildfiresEuroNews [en]
DISASTERAug 25As toxic haze spreads, can Indonesia make land-burners pay?South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 25Indonesians brave choking smoke to pray for rain as country battles wildfiresNPR News
DISASTERAug 24Malaysia says Indonesia to open airspace for cloud seeding to tackle hazeMalaysia has announced that Indonesia will grant access to its airspace for cloud seeding operations, which aim to address the regional haze.scmp.com · China
WORLDAug 24Malaysia says Indonesia to open airspace for cloud seeding to tackle hazeIndonesia has given Malaysian agencies ⁠official permission ⁠to enter its ⁠airspace to conduct cloud seeding operations, Malaysia’s environment minister has said, part of both countries’ efforts to combat the haze blanketing the region. Indonesia has been stepping ‌up efforts to slow the spread of haze caused by forest and land fires across several provinces, which this month led to dozens of school closures, including in neighbouring Malaysia. Malaysia’s national disaster management agency and...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 24Indonesian police probe wildfires as arson cases | The Arkansas Democrat - GazettePolice in Indonesia are investigating wildfires as potential arson cases. This suggests possible criminal activity behind environmental disasters.arkansasonline.com · United States
MILITARYAug 24The five pillars to transmute Indonesia - US defense partnership - AcademiaThe article analyzes the five pillars to enhance the Indonesia-US defense partnership. This piece likely explores strategic collaboration between the two nations.thejakartapost.com · Indonesia
DISASTERAug 24Indonesia ramps up fight against Kalimantan wildfires as President Prabowo visits affected areasasianews.network · China
BUSINESSAug 24Jakartans disinclined about Indonesian Credit CardResidents of Jakarta are reportedly disinclined towards using the Indonesian Credit Card. This indicates potential challenges or preferences regarding a financial product in a key market.asianews.network · China
BUSINESSAug 24Indonesia takes on Malaysia in battle over palm oil pricingIndonesia produces and exports more palm oil than any other country, but when it comes to setting the price, it still plays second fiddle to Malaysia. President Prabowo Subianto wants to change that. On August 14, he announced a new exchange for commodities including palm oil, nickel and coal, targeted to begin operations on January 1. But analysts say dominance in physical supply does not automatically translate into pricing power. Jakarta’s move to set new benchmarks may not be enough to...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 23Indonesian police arrest 72 people on suspicion of starting forest firesIndonesian police have arrested 72 individuals suspected of starting forest fires. This indicates a law enforcement response to human-caused environmental damage.abc.net.au · Australia
DISASTERAug 23Indonesia stepping up effort to control Kalimantan firesIndonesia is increasing its efforts to control ongoing fires in Kalimantan. This indicates a significant environmental challenge requiring intensified action to mitigate its impact.freemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
DISASTERAug 23Indonesian police arrest 72 people suspected of starting forest firesIndonesian police have arrested 72 individuals suspected of starting forest fires.the-messenger.com · United States
DISASTERAug 23Indonesian police arrest 72 people suspected of starting forest firesIndonesian police have apprehended 72 individuals suspected of initiating forest fires. This action aims to address those responsible for contributing to environmental damage.idahopress.com · United States
DISASTERAug 23Indonesia arrests 72 suspected of starting forest fires as haze persistsSouth China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 23Indonesia teen with ‘Superman’ cape fights haze fires, minister hails ‘forest hero’Dressed as his favourite superhero, Indonesian teenager Rudiyansah walks along a charred landscape, helping douse wildfires that have razed large parts of Borneo island. The Southeast Asian country has been battling infernos that have left a thick, blanketing smog over parts of the island that Indonesia shares with Malaysia and Brunei. Rudiyansah’s red and blue Superman costume stood out against the stark, scorched landscape surrounding the town of Palangkaraya, where he has joined a local...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 23Quake-prone Indonesia’s first nuclear power plant plan stokes safety fearsCoal-dependent Indonesia is reviving decades-old plans to build nuclear power plants that were put on hold following the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan, as it seeks to meet its decarbonisation targets. Some members of the public and experts, however, have voiced concerns about the risks of a nuclear disaster in the quake-prone country, despite one of the leading candidate sites being an uninhabited island considered not to be in an active seismic zone. The government began discussing...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 22Indonesia and China in Defense and Energy Talks – Modern Tokyo TimesIndonesia and China are engaged in discussions concerning defense and energy matters. These talks indicate ongoing diplomatic relations and cooperation between the two nations.moderntokyotimes.com · Japan
POLITICSAug 22Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of Türkiye , Egypt , Indonesia , Jordan , Pakistan , Qatar , Saudi Arabia and UAE , 21 August 2026Foreign Ministers from Türkiye, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE issued a joint statement on August 21, 2026. This indicates coordinated diplomatic communication among these nations.globalsecurity.org · Syria
DISASTERAug 22Indonesia bolsters troop numbers to combat Borneo wildfiresFires between January and July burned more than 200,000 hectares of land, says the government.Al Jazeera [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 221,500 Indonesian soldiers deployed to fight Borneo wildfiresSouth China Morning Post