ASEAN kicks off its first-ever joint military drills in Indonesia
All 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will join the exercise, including prospective member East Timor.
Tue Sep 19 2023
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
Indonesia landslide deaths climb to 30 as search continues
According to the disaster agency, a search for missing residents was still ongoing.
Thu Mar 09 2023
Indonesia rescuers await reinforcements in hunt for landslide survivors
Rescuers are searching for 42 people still missing after landslides hit Indonesia's remote island killing 15.
Tue Mar 07 2023
Landslide kills at least 10 in Indonesia's remote Natuna region
The number of fatalities may rise and that communications in the area had been severed, a disaster official said.
Mon Mar 06 2023
The territorial hustle in the South China Sea
Indonesia has yet to entirely resolve the maritime boundary delimitation with Vietnam particularly involving the EEZ area between the two States in the North Natuna Sea.
Sat Jan 11 2020
Indonesia wants to rename part of South China Sea as Natuna Sea
Indonesia says it will be the right decision because the body of water was around the Natuna islands in the Riau archipelago.
Wed Aug 24 2016
Indonesia vows to defend 'every inch' of territory
President Joko Widodo says Indonesia was "actively involved" in seeking a peaceful solution to the broader regional dispute about ownership of islands in the Sea.
Tue Aug 16 2016
Defence Ministry scrutinising report of RMAF aircraft intercepted new Natuna
On Sunday, there was a report saying C130 RMAF aircraft from Kuala Lumpur to Labuan was intercepted by two Indonesian jet fighters.
Mon Jun 27 2016
The Natuna Islands: 'Malaysian in geography', Indonesian in sovereignty
Dr. Hazmi Rusli and Dr. Wan Izatul Asma delve into the rationale of Indonesia's sovereignty over the Natuna Islands, despite it's location in the 'middle of Malaysia'.
Mon Feb 15 2016
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
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