Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are pushing their own agendas in the Horn of Africa, turning a regional summit into a stage for their competition. What started as a fight in Yemen has now spread across the Red Sea, touching places like Somalia, Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Libya. The
Indonesia is known for its strong religious roots. Islam is the dominant faith, but there are five other recognized religions. These religions shape the country's culture and laws. However, things are changing. Over the past 20 years, the role of religion in people's lives has been shifting. The co
Indonesia's government has decided to reduce the budget for its main rescue agency, Basarnas. This decision comes even though the country faces more and more disasters. The cuts were approved by a parliamentary panel. They reduced the budget by 69. 38 billion rupiah, or about 4. 5%. This money will
Saudi Arabia is thinking about making its premium residency program bigger. This program is meant to bring in more money and visitors. The goal is to make the country less dependent on oil and more open to different kinds of people. Right now, the program is for certain high-earning professionals.
Indonesia's economy is showing resilience, with a growth target of 5. 2% for 2025, despite recent setbacks. The finance minister shared this update, highlighting that the fourth quarter saw even faster growth. This positive outlook extends into 2026, with a growth target of 5. 4% for the $1. 4 trill
Indonesia's central bank, Bank Indonesia (BI), is in the spotlight again. The president, Prabowo Subianto, has picked his nephew, Thomas Djiwandono, for a top role. This move has raised eyebrows, especially since Djiwandono isn't your typical central banker. He's a former businessman and current dep
Ethiopia and Eritrea, two countries with a history of conflict, are once again at odds. This time, Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of sending weapons to rebels in the Amhara region. Ethiopian police claim to have seized thousands of rounds of ammunition and arrested two suspects. They believe the weapo
Indonesia has made a bold move by temporarily blocking access to Elon Musk's Grok chatbot. This decision came after concerns were raised about the AI tool generating and spreading sexually explicit content. The country is known for its strict rules against obscene material online, and this action hi
Saudi Arabia has a big plan for 2026. They need to borrow a lot of money. The finance minister has approved this plan. The country needs about 217 billion riyals. That is around $57. 86 billion. This money will help cover a budget shortfall and pay back some old debts. Saudi Arabia is the world's t
Indonesia has finally bid farewell to its old Dutch colonial criminal code. This change is a big deal because the country has been using this outdated law for over 80 years. The new penal code, known as the KUHP, is a massive 345-page document that aims to reflect modern Indonesian values and cultur
