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The International Stabilisation Force for Gaza remains stalled as pledged troops fail to materialize. Indonesia suspended its 8,000-strong commitment after the US-Iran war escalated, while Hamas refuses to disarm and Israel expands control, deepening deadlock and undermining fragile ceasefire efforts

Indonesia faces pressure to exit Board of Peace amid the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Prabowo Subianto is reviewing its role, balancing neutrality, mediation efforts, and strategic ties with the United States

Former Indonesian President Joko Widodo visited Tirumala’s Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirupati, received by TTD officials. He offered prayers, received silk clothes, prasadams, and a portrait of the deity, marking a diplomatic and cultural gesture

Indonesian rescuers recovered wreckage of a missing ATR 42-500 in Sulawesi’s mountainous region, carrying 11 people. Search teams face steep slopes, fog, and strong winds while investigating the crash, with authorities focusing on locating survivors and determining the cause

Malaysia and Indonesia have blocked Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot after authorities said it was used to create non-consensual sexual images. Regulators said existing safeguards failed to prevent AI-generated fake pornography, especially involving women and children.

Indonesia’s new 345-page penal code (KUHP) replaces the Dutch-era law, criminalizing sex outside marriage, insulting state leaders, and expanding blasphemy rules. It emphasizes restorative justice, non-custodial sentences, and probation for death row inmates, sparking mixed reactions on civil liberties

Auckland ushered in 2026 with rain-soaked Sky Tower fireworks as the South Pacific welcomed the new year first. Australia held defiant Sydney celebrations after a mass shooting, while Indonesia and Hong Kong scaled back festivities amid recent disasters regionwide

Indonesia raised Mount Bur Ni Telong’s alert to second highest after increased earthquakes in Aceh’s Bener Meriah. Authorities warn of possible eruptions and toxic gases, urge evacuation zones, as flood-hit communities face added risks amid seismic unrest and heavy rains

A fire at a retirement home in Manado, Indonesia, killed 16 elderly residents and injured 15. Firefighters took over two hours to control the blaze, while authorities are investigating the cause, with an electrical fault suspected initially

Authorities say at least 15 passengers were killed when a bus on its way to Yogyakarta from Jakarta hit a concrete barrier and rolled onto its side

More than 1,000 people have died after floods and landslides hit Indonesia’s Sumatra Island. Authorities continue rescue and recovery efforts as experts warn that climate change and weak planning are increasing disaster risks.

A deadly fire tore through a seven-story drone company office in Central Jakarta, killing at least 22 people, including a pregnant woman. Sparked by a malfunctioning battery, the blaze spread quickly, prompting dramatic rooftop rescues before firefighters contained it

Severe, late-season storms and heavy rains have unleashed deadly floods across Southeast Asia, overwhelming governments and exposing weak preparedness. Scientists warn these increasingly destructive, unpredictable events reflect a climate-driven “new normal,” with rising losses, vulnerable communities hit hardest, and adaptation funding still insufficient

Torrential monsoon rains triggered flash floods and landslides across North Sumatra, killing 17 people and leaving six missing. Thousands were displaced, homes destroyed and access roads cut off, as rescuers struggled against bad weather and dangerous conditions to reach affected areas

The death toll from landslides in Indonesia’s Central Java rose to 23 after more bodies were recovered, with 28 people still missing. Rescuers using excavators continue searching devastated villages as authorities plan relocations for hundreds of homes in the landslide-prone region.

The Indian and Indonesian navies are conducting Exercise Samudra Shakti in Visakhapatnam from October 14–17. Featuring INS Kavaratti and KRI John Lie, the drill enhances cooperation, interoperability, and shared maritime security efforts in the Indo-Pacific region

China defeated defending champions Indonesia 2-0 in the final of the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 to lift the Suhandinata Cup for the 15th time. The final featured intense play, with both teams battling hard in thrilling sets

India’s Under-23 football team secured a 2-1 win over Indonesia in the first of two friendly matches in Jakarta. Suhail Ahmad Bhat scored a brace, and Dony Tri Pamungkas pulled one back for Indonesia before half-time

India’s campaign at the Yonex Sunrise BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championships ended with a bronze medal after a semifinal loss to Indonesia. Despite a strong start, India couldn’t overcome the defending champions. The team now turns to the individual championships

Sidoarjo: Rescuers ran oxygen and water to students trapped in the unstable concrete rubble of a collapsed school building in Indonesia, as they desperately worked to free survivors Tuesday morning more than 12 hours after the structure fell. At least one student was killed, dozens were injured and 65 were presumed buried in the rubble. […]