Indonesia
PM Modi Travels to South Africa for Historic 20th G20 Leaders' Summit on African Continent
Nov 21, 2025 10:26 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for Johannesburg to attend the 20th G20 Leaders' Summit in South Africa, marking the first such gathering on African soil. The summit, running from November 21-23, continues the focus on Global South priorities under South Africa's presidency theme of 'Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.' This fourth official visit by PM Modi to South Africa highlights the strengthening diplomatic ties between the nations and underscores India's commitment to global economic cooperation.
British Grandmother to Return Home After Decade on Indonesia's Death Row for Drug Trafficking
Oct 21, 2025 07:54 pm CST
Indonesia has agreed to repatriate Lindsay Sandiford, a British grandmother who has spent over a decade on death row for cocaine trafficking. The seriously ill prisoner, now in her late 60s, will return to the UK following an agreement signed between Indonesian and British officials. This repatriation continues Indonesia's recent trend of releasing high-profile foreign drug offenders despite maintaining some of the world's toughest narcotics laws.
India Faces Highest Risk of Chikungunya: 51 Lakh People Potentially Affected Annually, Global Study Reveals
Oct 03, 2025 07:12 pm CST
A groundbreaking global study published in BMJ Global Health reveals India could face the most severe impacts of chikungunya worldwide, with 51 lakh people at risk annually. The research indicates chronic health issues will be the primary concern, with approximately 50% of affected individuals potentially facing long-term disability. Brazil and Indonesia follow as second and third most affected nations, with no specific treatments currently available for this mosquito-borne viral infection.
Muslim Nations Rally Behind Trump's Gaza Peace Plan: International Support and Local Skepticism
Sep 30, 2025 07:53 am CST
President Trump's Gaza peace proposal has garnered significant backing from major Muslim nations including Pakistan, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, while facing skepticism from Palestinian factions. The plan, which Netanyahu supports, includes a transitional governing body and has received endorsements from European allies urging Hamas to release hostages and accept the terms to end the devastating conflict.
Over 800 Students Suffer Mass Food Poisoning From Free School Meals In Indonesia
Sep 20, 2025 01:12 am CST
Over 800 students fell sick in two cases of mass food poisoning this week after consuming free school meals sponsored by the Indonesian government, officials said on Friday.
6.1 Magnitude Quake Hits Indonesia's Central Papua
Sep 19, 2025 05:30 am CST
A shallow earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Indonesia's Central Papua province early Friday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported.
Opinion | Europe To Africa, Why Pakistan's Terror Exports Aren't India's Problem Alone
Jun 05, 2025 05:27 pm CST
Instead of trying to throttle back on terrorism post-Operation Sindoor, the Pakistanis, in their victory mindset, have empowered them even more.