Indonesia
Michelle Obama ‘not impressed’ by Saudi Arabia visit
Egypt
January 28, 2015
Michelle Obama ‘not impressed’ by Saudi Arabia visit
The British Daily Mail pointed out that US First Lady Michelle Obama did not seem “impressed” by her visit to the Kingdom…
US warns about threat against banks, hotels in Indonesia
World
January 4, 2015
US warns about threat against banks, hotels in Indonesia
The US embassy in Indonesia has warned that it "has been made aware of a potential threat against US-associated hotels…
Indonesia halts search for missing AirAsia plane as night falls
World
December 28, 2014
Indonesia halts search for missing AirAsia plane as night falls
Indonesia called off until first light a search for an AirAsia plane carrying 162 people from Indonesia's Surabaya to Singapore,…
Egyptian diplomat learns Indonesian in 10 days
Egypt
October 3, 2014
Egyptian diplomat learns Indonesian in 10 days
An Egyptian diplomat has managed to acquire command of the Indonesian language within ten days.
Campaigning kicks off for Indonesian presidential election
World
June 4, 2014
Campaigning kicks off for Indonesian presidential election
Campaigning for Indonesia's July presidential election officially kicked off Wednesday, with favourite Joko Widodo facing a tough challenge from a…
Indonesia bans Hollywood epic ‘Noah’ over Islamic concerns
Cinema/TV
March 25, 2014
Indonesia bans Hollywood epic ‘Noah’ over Islamic concerns
Indonesia has banned Hollywood biblical epic "Noah" starring Russell Crowe, censors said Tuesday, the latest Muslim country to stop the…
Indonesia volcano kills at least 11, fears over more eruptions
World
February 1, 2014
Indonesia volcano kills at least 11, fears over more eruptions
Indonesia's Mount Sinabung volcano erupted and killed at least 11 people on the western island of Sumatra on Saturday, the…
Australia rejects claims that navy mistreated asylum seekers
World
January 22, 2014
Australia rejects claims that navy mistreated asylum seekers
Australia on Wednesday rejected claims by a group of asylum seekers that they were beaten and suffered burns while being returned…
Indonesia bristles over ‘deplorable’ Australian sea incursions
World
January 17, 2014
Indonesia bristles over ‘deplorable’ Australian sea incursions
Indonesia will increase maritime patrols after what it called deplorable territorial violations by Australia's navy as it tried to turn…
Indonesia, Australia spy claim tension spreads to corporate world
World
November 22, 2013
Indonesia, Australia spy claim tension spreads to corporate world
Rising diplomatic tension between Australia and Indonesia spread into the corporate world on Friday, after a state-owned Indonesian firm suspended talks with Australian cattle…