President Jokowi praises Vatican's support for peace in Palestine during Pope's visit
President Joko Widodo said these efforts are essential for resolving the long-standing conflict.
Wed Sep 04 2024
Indonesian President Jokowi to start working from new capital in July
President Joko Widodo has said that he will start working from the new national capital Nusantara in East Kalimantan in July this year.
Fri Mar 01 2024
Indonesia awards presumed next president Prabowo rank of four-star general
Prabowo Subianto was awarded the rank by outgoing President Joko Widodo in a ceremony at the military headquarters in Jakarta.
Wed Feb 28 2024
Indonesia's Jokowi insists 'no problem' in cabinet amid rumbles of discontent
Indonesia President Joko Widodo on Friday insisted his cabinet was working normally, amid reports of discontent among his top officials.
Fri Feb 02 2024
Indonesia panel to investigate ethical complaint over vote ruling
The court ruling last week cleared the way for a son of President Joko Widodo to run for vice president in an election next year.
Tue Oct 24 2023
Indonesia warns ASEAN on 'destructive' rivalry as Jakarta summit opens
Don't turn our ship into an arena for rivalry that is destructive, said Indonesian President Joko Widodo.
Tue Sep 05 2023
ASEAN should become anchor of world peace - Jokowi
Indonesian President Joko Widodo emphasised the need for ASEAN to become a peace anchor due to global turbulence.
Mon Aug 07 2023
Use of 'true friend' and 'brother' at Jokowi-Anwar meeting came under the spotlight of the Indonesia media
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim describes President Joko Widodo as an extraordinary person who constantly stands up for the people.
Thu Jun 08 2023
Mahfud Md appointed Indonesia's Acting Communications Minister
Indonesian President Joko Widodo today appointed the Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security (Menkopolhukam) Mahfud Md as acting Minister of Communications and Informatics.
Fri May 19 2023
PM emphasises on five agendas during bilateral meeting with Jokowi
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised on five agendas during his bilateral meeting with Indonesian President Joko Widodo.
Tue May 09 2023
PM Anwar Ibrahim accorded official welcome by Indonesian president
Anwar Ibrahim who is on a two-day official visit to Indonesia will be holding discussions with Indonesian President Joko Widodo.
Mon Jan 09 2023
Zambry pays courtesy visit to Jokowi
Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir paid a courtesy call on Indonesian President Joko Widodo in conjunction with his official visit on Friday.
Fri Dec 30 2022
Indonesian president supports plan to scale back troops in restive Papua
Indonesian President Joko Widodo said on Monday he supports plans to scale back the presence of troops in the eastern region of Papua.
Mon Dec 19 2022
Quake-hit Indonesia searches for victims in the rubble
Indonesian President Joko Widodo urged rescue workers on Tuesday to prioritise saving victims trapped in rubble a day after an earthquake devastated a West Java town, killing 162.
Tue Nov 22 2022
Indonesia ready to host 2036 Olympics in Nusantara - Joko Widodo
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has conveyed the country's readiness to host the 2036 Olympics at its new capital city, Nusantara.
Wed Nov 16 2022
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
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