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POLITICSAug 3US State Department to close consulates in Canada, Japan and Indonesia, sources sayThe US State Department has notified Congress that it plans to close five foreign missions in a rare downsizing of America’s global diplomatic footprint, according to people familiar with the notice. In the notice sent to some congressional committees late last week, the State Department said it ‌planned to close its posts in St George’s, Grenada; Nagoya, Japan; Medan, Indonesia; Douala, Cameroon; and Winnipeg, Canada. The people familiar with the notice spoke on condition of anonymity because...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 3Indonesia , Thailand target US$20 billion bilateral trade by 2030Indonesia and Thailand are aiming to achieve a bilateral trade volume of US$20 billion by the year 2030. This initiative signifies a joint effort to strengthen economic ties and expand trade between the two countries.en.antaranews.com · Indonesia
DISASTERAug 3Survivors reach port after deadly Indonesia ferry fireAl Jazeera [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 3Unknown number of people missing after Indonesian ferry fire kills 5South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 3A blaze on an Indonesian passenger ferry leaves at least 5 dead and dozens missingNPR News
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 2Deadly ferry fire leaves dozens missing in Indonesia’s Java SeaAl Jazeera [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 2Five dead , 41 missing as Indonesian ferry catches firenortherndailyleader.com.au · Australia
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 2At least five dead, 41 missing after ferry catches fire off IndonesiaAl Jazeera [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 25 dead in Indonesia ferry fire, 41 missingSouth China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 2At least five dead and 41 missing after an Indonesian ferry caught fire at seaEuroNews [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 2Five dead , 41 missing as Indonesian ferry catches firenewcastleherald.com.au
DISASTERAug 2Five dead, 41 missing, after Indonesia ferry catches fireThe vessel with at least 250 people on board caught fire off Madura island.BBC World
POLITICSAug 2Indonesia to train next ruling class at elite new universityOn what was once a palm oil plantation outside Bogor, Indonesia’s government is planting the seeds of a new institution designed to nurture the next generation of leaders. But President Prabowo Subianto’s ambitions for the University of the Republic of Indonesia (URI) do not stop at statecraft – officials have also billed it as the answer to the Southeast Asian nation’s shortage of technological talent. “We have such abundant natural resources, but to this day we are technologically behind,”...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 1Indonesia troops provide free medical aid in remote PapuaIndonesian troops are providing free medical assistance in a remote region of Papua, addressing healthcare needs in the area.en.antaranews.com · Indonesia
POLITICSAug 1Indonesia president willing to go to North Korea to open dialogue on request of South KoreaThe Indonesian president has expressed willingness to visit North Korea to facilitate dialogue, at the request of South Korea. This initiative aims to open diplomatic channels between the two Koreas.asiaone.com · Singapore
POLITICSAug 1Indonesia President Prabowo willing to go to North Korea to open a dialogue at request of South KoreaIndonesia's President Prabowo has expressed willingness to visit North Korea to open a dialogue, reportedly at the request of South Korea. This indicates a potential diplomatic effort to ease tensions on the Korean Peninsula.straitstimes.com · Singapore
WORLDJul 31Indonesia: Pilot faces death penalty after drugs found in suitcaseDW News [en]
DISASTERJul 31Indonesia urges ASEAN shift to long - term disaster strategies - Philippine Canadian Inquirer Nationwide Filipino NewspaperIndonesia is urging ASEAN member states to shift towards implementing long-term disaster strategies. This highlights a regional focus on improving resilience and preparedness for future natural calamities.canadianinquirer.net · Philippines
WORLDJul 31Malaysian pilot arrested in Indonesia with 70,000 Ecstasy pills after drug-fuelled flightA Malaysian pilot who tested positive for meth, MDMA, and cocaine after flying a passenger plane to Indonesia risked the death penalty for allegedly smuggling more than 70,000 Ecstasy tablets in his suitcase, officials said on Friday. The 39-year-old pilot, identified only by his initials, MSO, was arrested on Wednesday at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport shortly after arriving from Kuala Lumpur. The airport customs office did not say which carrier the pilot worked for, but the...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 31Drugged Malaysian pilot risks death penalty for smuggling in IndonesiaJapan Today
POLITICSJul 31Indonesian govt offers free seeds for 870 , 000 hectares of plantationsThe Indonesian government is offering free seeds for a large area of plantations. This initiative aims to support the agricultural sector and boost production.en.antaranews.com · Indonesia
POLITICSJul 29How Indonesia and Singapore Handle Information PressureThis article discusses how Indonesia and Singapore manage information pressure. It examines their approaches to a notable aspect of governance and media.thediplomat.com · China
POLITICSJul 29Indonesia Eyes Closer Relations With MadagascarIndonesia is seeking to establish closer relations with Madagascar. This indicates a diplomatic effort to strengthen ties between the two nations.thediplomat.com · China
POLITICSJul 29Limited dual citizenship gives Indonesian diaspora hope of return, better futureIndonesia’s attempt to lure back its native talent scattered around the world through limited dual citizenship has highlighted a long-held demand of the diaspora for such a scheme before they would consider returning home. The proposed revision to the citizenship law would mark a major shift for a country that has largely allowed only single citizenship since independence in 1945. Currently, children of mixed marriages can hold dual citizenship until they reach 18 years of age, when they are...South China Morning Post