Joko Widodo: News
19 Nov 2024
AppleApple proposes $100M investment in Indonesia to reverse iPhone ban
Apple is making a significant effort to mend fences with Indonesia after the government recently banned sales of the latest iPhone 16.
07 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiASEAN-India Summit: Modi says '21st century belongs to Asia'
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Indonesia on Thursday to take part in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-India and East Asia summits.
20 Jan 2022
Climate ChangeWhy is Indonesia shifting capital from Jakarta to Nusantara?
Indonesia is planning to relocate its capital city from Jakarta to East Kalimantan and name it Nusantara.
07 Apr 2021
IndonesiaIndonesia landslides: Death toll rises to 126, dozens missing
The death toll from mudslides in eastern Indonesia has risen to 126 with scores still missing, officials said Wednesday, as the rain continued to pound the region and hamper the search.
16 Jan 2021
IndonesiaDamaged roads, lack of gear hinder Indonesia earthquake rescue
Damaged roads, bridges, power blackouts, and lack of heavy equipment on Saturday hampered Indonesia's rescuers after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake left at least 42 dead and hundreds injured on Sulawesi island.
13 Jan 2021
IndonesiaIndonesia starts COVID-19 vaccination drive with President Widodo
Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Wednesday received the first shot of a China-made COVID-19 vaccine after Indonesia approved it for emergency use and began efforts to vaccinate millions of citizens.
06 Jul 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaIndonesian woman jailed for exposing boss' harassment. What?
People often shift the onus of sexual misconduct onto the victim, demanding explanations, justifications, and action.
21 Mar 2019
Saudi ArabiaIndonesia: Five unmarried couples whipped for 'amorous' activities, hundreds watch
Hundreds of spectators gathered outside a mosque in Banda-Aceh, as five unmarried couples got whipped by a masked sharia officer.
06 Dec 2018
Narendra ModiPM Modi is the most followed world leader on Instagram
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, known to be a charming and influential personality among the world leaders, has emerged as the most popular global leader on Instagram with 15.5 million followers.
02 Oct 2018
TsunamiIndonesia: Toll after devastating earthquake and tsunami climbs to 1,234
The death toll after earthquake and tsunami hit the Indonesian island of Sulawesi has climbed to 1,234, the national disaster mitigation agency confirmed on Tuesday.
02 Jun 2018
IndiaPM Modi leaves for India after wrapping up 3-nation tour
PM Narendra Modi has left for India after concluding his significant and successful three-nation visit to Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.
14 May 2018
IndonesiaIndonesia: Suicide bombers attack police headquarters; 10 people injured
Two militants on a motorcycle blew themselves up at a police headquarters in Indonesia's second city Surabaya today, wounding at least 10 people including four police officers, authorities said, a day after a deadly wave of suicide bombings hit churches.
28 Feb 2017
IndonesiaIndonesia, Australia restore military ties
Indonesia and Australia restored full military ties weeks after Indonesia cut off all cooperation with Australian defence forces.
