4 dead in 5.1 magnitude Indonesia quake

At least four people were killed after the 5.1 magnitude quake shook the capital of Papua province in Indonesia, The Jakarta Post reported. “The 5.1-magnitude quake hit around 1.28 pm (0628 GMT) on land just southwest of Jayapura city at a depth of 22 kilometres,” the US Geological Survey said. Talking about the […]

Indonesia rejects any negotiations, says China’s ‘nine-dash line’ puts economic interest at risk

After the Chinese government said it has “overlapping claims” with Vietnam over maritime rights in parts of the East Sea, Indonesia rubbished the statement, rejected China’s offer for any negotiations and said that Jakarta’s economic interests are threatened by China’s Nine-Dash Line. China’s permanent mission to the UN in a letter said, “There […]

India, Indonesia hold 2nd security dialogue, discuss counter-terrorism

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval led the second India-Indonesia security dialogue with Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs of Indonesia Mohammad Mahfud on Thursday, where they discussed cooperation on different issues. Taking to Twitter, Indian Embassy in Indonesia informed, “National Security Adviser Ajit Doval co-chaired the 2nd India-Indonesia […]

Indonesia to purchase 42 Rafale aircraft from France

French Defense Minister Florence Parly on Thursday said Indonesia has agreed with France on the purchase of 42 Rafale fighter jets. “It is official: Indonesia has ordered 42 Rafale fighter jets. Our strategic partnership will benefit from our defence relationship. France is proud to contribute to the modernization of the armed forces of our partner, which plays a key role within ASEAN […]

Indonesia to ratify RCEP after seeking parliamentary approval

Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy will ratify its membership of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) after seeking parliamentary approval. The China-backed RCEP, the world’s biggest trade bloc, entered into force on Saturday, January 1, 2022, after seven nations in Southeast Asia, as well as Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand, […]

Indonesia’s first president Sukarno’s daughter converts to Hinduism

Daughter of the first Indonesian president Sukarno, Sukmawati Sukarnoputri, on Tuesday converted to Hinduism or Sudhi Wadani on her 70th birthday, Indonesian news portal Detiknews reported. Expressing her view over conversion, Sukmawati said the thought of converting to Hinduism began after her husband died. According to her, Hinduism is her religion of […]