The claim that a 10-meter tsunami hit the coast of Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta, on July 1, 2026, is false. The Yogyakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) confirmed no such event occurred, stating the viral videos were fabricated and featured footage from different locations and dates. How did the Gunungkidul tsunami hoax spread? Videos circulating on TikTok, … Read more
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto finalized a contract for the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system during diplomatic talks in Jakarta on Tuesday. While the specific financial terms remain undisclosed, the agreement marks a significant expansion of the defense partnership between the two nations, according to government announcements following the meeting. … Read more
Iran and Oman’s proposal to jointly administer the Strait of Hormuz and collect administrative fees has prompted energy market participants to fear similar tolls in the Strait of Malacca. Investors worry this development could establish a precedent for taxing other critical maritime corridors. Why are investors worried about a “toll booth” in the Strait of … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jakarta on Monday for a three-day bilateral visit to Indonesia, marking the first stop of a three-nation tour that will also include Australia and New Zealand. Upon his arrival, the Prime Minister received a ceremonial reception from Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who personally greeted him at the airport. As … Read more
Indonesia has implemented stricter visa enforcement targeting foreign influencers and content creators operating in Bali on tourist visas. According to the Directorate of Immigration, individuals who post content for revenue, sponsorship, or commercial purposes while on a tourist visa are in violation of their entry conditions. Authorities are actively monitoring social media and patrolling popular … Read more
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will travel to Jakarta on Monday, July 6, for an annual Leaders’ Retreat with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. The meeting serves as the highest-level bilateral platform for the two nations to reaffirm diplomatic ties and review ongoing cross-border projects, according to a July 5 statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). … Read more
Indonesian labor rights activist Said Iqbal has reported the kidnapping and torture of three employees at a printing company in Senen, Central Jakarta, to President Prabowo Subianto. The victims—identified as MRJ, TS, and AS—were allegedly held captive, shackled, and denied food by seven suspects for 21 days starting June 5, 2026, following accusations of workplace … Read more
The Brunei Darussalam Scouts Association (PPNBD) hosted a welcoming ceremony for a delegation from the Sambas Scout Branch in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, on July 3 at the PPNBD Headquarters in Gadong. The event included speeches by PPNBD Chief Commissioner Skip Junaidi Hussin, cultural performances from both delegations, and a luncheon, according to a report. The … Read more
Indonesian security forces recovered the body of American pilot Nicholas F. Goselin on Friday after armed separatists attacked and burned his aircraft in the Papua Highlands. Goselin, a pilot for PT AMA, was shot dead Thursday at the Ipdeheik airstrip in Balinggama village, according to Brig. Gen. Riyanto, deputy commander of the operation. Why was … Read more
Singapore-based employer Richard and his wife, Mee Ling, traveled to Indramayu, Indonesia, on June 22 to attend the wedding of their domestic helper, Nur Anisa. The couple, who have employed Nur Anisa for four years, used the trip to combine personal milestone celebrations with corporate social responsibility efforts, including the renovation of a local preschool. … Read more