Indonesia has chosen a former labour union head to lead its environment ministry. The new minister, Mohammad Jumhur Hidayat, once fought against the former president in the 1990s and served a prison term for stirring protests. He also opposed the current president during the last election. Before h
Officials keep giving different answers about when gas prices might drop. First they said weeks, then months, then maybe never before the election. Energy Secretary Chris Wright started with a confident \"weeks\" timeline in early March. By April, he called summer a \"very aggressive\" guess. Just d
Officials from Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark spoke up after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open for ships. The statement followed a truce worked out in Lebanon, which paused a long-running dispute in the area. The Nordic leaders didn’t just cheer Iran’s words—they stressed that real peace
Indonesia’s president flew to Tokyo amid a regional rush to find new fuel sources. The Middle East conflict has cut many supplies, and now countries are trading energy to keep their economies running. Jakarta is planning a deal that would bring more liquefied natural gas into Japan while sending liq
Indonesia’s forests shrank by a striking 66% in 2025, the fastest rate in eight years, according to data from satellite imagery and field checks across 16 provinces. The country’s huge forest area, once one of the world’s richest in biodiversity, is being cleared at an alarming pace as it pursues am
Officials in Washington believe they can handle Iran’s military threats without sending soldiers into combat. Speaking after meetings with global allies, a top diplomat said the U. S. expects to wrap up its campaign in weeks, not months. The focus is on weakening Iran’s ability to launch missiles an
Officials in Sacramento County are working hard to find everyone who might have caught measles at a recent school‑style event. A child who fell ill with the virus could have passed it to about 130 kids, according to the state health department. The gathering was described as an enrichment program, b
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
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
