Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Indonesian president meets with Australian PM to discuss bilateral relations

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Indonesian President Joko Widodo met with visiting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The two discussed bilateral ties and topics of common concern at the Presidential Palace. Albanese arrived in Jakarta on Sunday on a three-day visit to explore ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation. Indonesian President Joko Widodo met with visiting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese … Read more

Singapore denies entry to ‘extremist’ Indonesian preacher

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A prominent Muslim preacher from Indonesia was denied entry to Singapore due to extremist teachings officials said, prompting criticism from a top Islamic body in his homeland. Singapore is primarily ethnic Chinese, but it also has a number of minority groups, including Muslims, and authorities take a hard line against anyone who they believe may … Read more

14 prisoners in Yemen released facilitated by Oman

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14 prisoners in Yemen released facilitated by Oman Oman worked with the arrival of 14 outsiders who were held prisoner in Yemen. And also moved them from Houthi-controlled Sanaa to Muscat on Sunday, Oman’s unfamiliar service said. Individuals liberated incorporates a British man, his better half, and a kid, seven Indian nationals, a Filipino. Group … Read more

Three policy priorities for robust recovery

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When the Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors gather in Jakarta, in person and virtually, this week, they can take inspiration from the Indonesian phrase, gotong royong, ‘working together’ to achieve a common goal. This spirit is more important than ever as countries are facing a tough obstacle course this year. The … Read more

G20 finance leaders’ meeting begins with Ukraine warning

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JAKARTA – Finance ministers and central bank governors of G20 nations began a two-day meeting Thursday with Indonesia’s leader warning the Ukraine crisis was a threat to the post-pandemic recovery. The Group of 20 which brings together the world’s biggest economies including the US, China and some European nations is holding the talks in hybrid … Read more

Indonesian envoy invites Pakistani industrialists for promoting bilateral trade

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KARACHI: Indonesian Consul General in Karachi Dr June Kuncoro has invited Pakistani industrialists to visit Indonesia for promoting bilateral trade, saying that the Pakistani business and industrial community should take advantage of the opportunities available in Indonesia, a statement said. A forum called Pakistan-Indonesia already exists and is providing its services, he said. Addressing a … Read more