Indonesia
Tracked across 228 events · 3969 articles · First seen Jan 04, 2025 · Last active May 28, 2026
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Regulatory
The Haiti — Haitian National Police conducted a significant raid in Jakarta, arresting 321 foreign nationals, predominantly from Vietnam and China, involved in an alleged online gambling operation. The operation, which had been active for…
Impact: Indonesia is the location of the major online gambling crackdown, with its authorities intensifying efforts against illegal digital betting networks and transnational cybercrime. The country is seen as a new hub for such operations after crackdowns elsewhere.
May 09, 2026 · 10 articles
Domestic
Indonesia is facing a severe measles outbreak, with over 8,000 suspected cases and 10 deaths in the first three months of 2026, making it the second-highest globally after Yemen. This surge is attributed to a…
Impact: Indonesia is experiencing a significant surge in measles cases, becoming the second-highest globally, largely due to a drop in infant vaccination rates and widespread misinformation.
May 12, 2026 · 7 articles
Accidents
Impact: Indonesia experienced deadly flooding and landslides, which killed nearly 1,000 people and devastated the habitat of the Tapanuli orangutan. The government of Indonesia has suspended operating permits for all projects in the Batang Toru region pending a review.
Dec 12, 2025 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Indonesia has temporarily blocked access to Grok due to concerns over AI-generated pornographic content, becoming the first country to take such a decisive action.
Jan 10, 2026 · 28 articles
International
Impact: Indonesia is in advanced talks to purchase over 40 JF-17 jets and GIDS Shahpar drones from Pakistan to modernize its aging air force fleet. This deal would significantly enhance its defense capabilities.
Jan 12, 2026 · 8 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Indonesia has issued a letter of reprimand to Alphabet Inc.'s Google — YouTube for non-compliance with new social media regulations aimed at protecting children.
Apr 02, 2026 · 14 articles
International
Indonesia and Japan signed a defense cooperation agreement on Monday, May 4, 2026, in Jakarta. The pact, signed by Indonesia's Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Japan's Defense Minister Shinjirō Koizumi, aims to improve defense cooperation,…
Impact: Indonesia signed a defense cooperation agreement with Japan, aiming to modernize its military assets and enhance regional stability. This follows other defense pacts with the United States and France, and an oil deal with Russia, showcasing its 'free and active' diplomatic posture.
May 04, 2026 · 15 articles
Accidents
Mount Dukono, located on Indonesia — Halmahera island in Indonesia, erupted on Friday morning, spewing volcanic ash up to 10km into the sky. The eruption trapped 20 hikers, including Singaporean and Indonesian nationals. While 17…
Impact: Indonesia is the location of the volcanic eruption and is actively involved in rescue operations. The event highlights the country's vulnerability to seismic activity.
May 08, 2026 · 43 articles
Domestic
Indonesian prosecutors are seeking an 18-year prison sentence for Nadiem Makarim, co-founder of Gojek and former education minister, in a high-profile corruption case. Makarim is accused of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme for the procurement of…
Impact: Indonesia's government and education system are directly harmed by the alleged corruption, with state losses estimated at US$125.6 million and a potential chilling effect on foreign investors.
May 13, 2026 · 14 articles
Domestic
Impact: Indonesia is the country where the drug smuggling occurred and where the suspects face strict drug laws, including the death penalty. Its reputation as a drug-smuggling hub is highlighted.
Jun 03, 2025 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Indonesia blocked all access to Grok, citing the risk of fake pornographic content and the lack of effective safeguards, with the measure intended to protect citizens.
Jan 12, 2026 · 8 articles
Accidents
An explosive eruption of Mount Dukono on the remote Indonesian island of Indonesia — Halmahera killed three hikers and injured five others. Approximately 20 climbers had defied safety restrictions to ascend the volcano, becoming stranded…
Impact: Indonesia is the location of the volcanic eruption at Mount Dukono, which resulted in fatalities and injuries. The country is part of the Pacific 'Ring of Fire' and has over 120 active volcanoes.
May 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Mount Dukono, located on Indonesia's remote island of Indonesia — Halmahera, erupted early Friday, May 8, 2026, spewing a thick ash column 10 kilometers into the air. This occurred despite the volcano being on the…
Impact: Indonesia is the location of the volcanic eruption and is actively involved in the rescue operations. The event highlights the country's geological risks.
May 09, 2026 · 13 articles
Domestic
Impact: Indonesia's central government granted Indonesia — Aceh the right to implement Shariah law as part of a peace deal. While the national criminal code does not regulate homosexuality, the central government cannot strike down Indonesia — Aceh's Shariah law, leading to international criticism regarding human rights.
Aug 11, 2025 · 8 articles
Tech
Truecaller released its 2025 Spam and Fraud Report, revealing that over 68 billion spam and fraud calls were identified globally in 2025. The report ranks Indonesia as the most spammed country, followed by Chile, Vietnam,…
Impact: Indonesia is identified as the most spammed country in the world, with 79% of unknown calls flagged as spam, largely due to financial institutions' impersonation scams.
May 05, 2026 · 23 articles
Accidents
Climate change has led to record-breaking wildfires in Africa and Asia this year, with over 150 million hectares burned from January to April, a 20% increase from the previous record. Experts from World Weather Attribution…
Impact: Indonesia could experience droughts due to the upcoming El Niño weather patterns.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
International
The Iran war has caused significant disruptions to fossil fuel supplies, particularly through the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, leading to skyrocketing crude oil prices and fuel shortages across Asia. In response, nations like…
Impact: Indonesia is increasing its fuel blending with palm oil-based substitutes to achieve 'energy sovereignty' in response to fuel disruptions caused by the Iran war.
May 15, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Impact: Indonesia is among the nations whose citizens are temporarily barred from obtaining certain visas for Saudi Arabia, impacting travel plans for Umrah, business, and family visits.
Apr 06, 2025 · 8 articles
Domestic
Impact: Indonesia began enforcing a social media ban for users under 16 in March and has issued summons letters to Alphabet Inc. and Meta for non-compliance.
Apr 08, 2026 · 23 articles
Business
Impact: Indonesia is a key region for the Sustainable Tourism Impact Fund's investments, with Livingseas Asia and Sejiva operating within its borders, focusing on environmental restoration and community-led tourism.
Apr 03, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Indonesia participated in the BRICS Health Working Group Meeting and expressed firm support for India's new priorities, including promoting healthy lifestyles and mental wellness.
Apr 15, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Indonesia experienced a rise in visa applications from India, benefiting from the shift in traveler preferences.
May 20, 2025 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Indonesia's communications and digital ministry blocked access to Grok (chatbot) to protect women and children from AI-generated pornographic content.
Jan 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Leaders of the ASEAN (ASEAN) convened a summit in Cebu, Philippines, to address the economic fallout from the war in Iran and the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Philippine President Bongbong Marcos, chair…
Impact: Indonesia, through its President Prabowo Subianto, stressed the need for ASEAN to be ready for long-term disruption in energy supply.
May 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Scientists are warning of an approaching 'Super El Niño' climate phenomenon, expected to develop between this month and July, which could drive global temperatures to unprecedented heights. The United Kingdom — Met Office and the…
Impact: Indonesia, located in the western Pacific, could face drier conditions, increasing the risk of droughts and wildfires due to El Niño–Southern Oscillation.
May 08, 2026 · 9 articles
International
The Iran war has led to a record-speed depletion of global oil inventories, primarily due to throttled flows from the Persian Gulf and the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This has resulted in a…
Impact: Indonesia is identified as one of the fuel-import-reliant countries in Asia facing potential critical levels of supplies in as little as a month.
May 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
India is hosting the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in India — Delhi from May 14 to May 15, marking a cornerstone of its 2026 BRICS chairship. S. Jaishankar, India's External Affairs Minister, welcomed representatives from…
Impact: Indonesia's Foreign Minister Sugiono attended the BRICS meeting, and S. Jaishankar reviewed the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and cooperation within the ASEAN framework with him.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Indonesia was already on the United Kingdom — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's methanol poisoning warning list.
Oct 21, 2025 · 7 articles
Tech
Impact: Indonesia hosted the Huawei — Huawei Cloud AI Boost Day event where the MaaS service was launched.
Apr 15, 2026 · 7 articles
International
May Day rallies are taking place worldwide, with activists demanding peace, higher wages, and better working conditions. The protests are largely fueled by rising energy costs and shrinking purchasing power, which are linked to the…
Impact: Labor unions in Indonesia have warned about worsening economic pressures, with workers living paycheck to paycheck.
May 01, 2026 · 20 articles
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Indonesia raised blending rateAsia boosts biofuels amid Iran war
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Prabowo Subianto pushing to modernize IndonesiaIndonesia, Japan Sign Defense Pact
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Indonesia established partnership United StatesIndonesia, Japan Sign Defense Pact
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Indonesia agreed to boost cooperation FranceIndonesia, Japan Sign Defense Pact
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Indonesia advised touristsMount Dukono Eruption Kills Hikers
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S. Jaishankar reviewed progress IndonesiaIndia hosts BRICS Foreign...
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Indonesia signed oil deal RussiaIndonesia, Japan Sign Defense Pact
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Prabowo Subianto stated 'going in big way' IndonesiaAsia boosts biofuels amid Iran war
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Indonesia joined bloc BRICSIndonesia, Japan Sign Defense Pact
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