Indonesia moves site of ASEAN military drills away from South China Sea
The exercise will now be moved out of the strategic waterway altogether to the South Natuna Sea in Indonesian waters, said Julius Widjojono.
Thu Jun 22 2023
ASEAN to hold first joint military exercise off Indonesia
Julius Widjojono said the exercise was related to the "high risk of disaster in Asia, especially Southeast Asia."
Thu Jun 08 2023
Indonesian army says has stopped 'virginity tests' on female cadets
Indonesian army has ended a controversial practice of virginity tests on women who apply to become cadets, Andika Perkasa confirms.
Wed Aug 11 2021
Indonesia ends salvage efforts for sunken submarine
Indonesia's navy has officially ended its efforts to salvage the KRI Nanggala-402 submarine.
Wed Jun 02 2021
Grieving relatives pay respects to doomed Indonesian submariners
Grieving relatives who gathered to pay their respects, urged the authorities to bring up the perished sailors bodies from the depths.
Tue Apr 27 2021
Indonesia says has not detected further signs of missing submarine
An aerial search found an oil spill near the submarine's dive location and two navy vessels with sonar capability had been deployed.
Thu Apr 22 2021
Search for missing Indonesian submarine enters second day as neighbours offer help
An aerial search found an oil spill near the submarine's dive location.
Thu Apr 22 2021
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024