Indonesia

Israeli 'violations' of Temple Mount spark backlash from Muslim, Arab states

In a joint statement, eight Arab countries condemned Israel's actions at Jerusalem's holy sites, calling them "provocations" and violations of international law.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount alongside Rabbi Elisha Wolfson, calling to expand Jewish worship at holy site, Sunday, April 12, 2026.
The Indonesia national flag flutters in the wind above an entrance to the Kerobokan Prison on November 6, 2025.

Sick American basketball player jailed in Indonesia over cannabis gummies pleads for early release

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar meets with Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi in first diplomatic visit to Somaliland on January 6, 2026.

Israel's Somaliland envoy sparks regional backlash from 15 Arab, Muslim states

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir celebrates the passing of the Death Penalty for Terrorists bill in the Knesset, March 30, 2026

Eight Muslim nations condemn Israel's 'dangerous' new death penalty law


Despite unrest in Indonesia, a Jewish community finds peace among other faith groups

Indonesia has no formal ties with the state of Israel, but it has long called for a two-state solution and maintains some trade, tourism and security links.

 Pro-Palestinian supporters carrying placards take part in a rally, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, outside the U.S. embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, October 20, 2023.

Highly endangered Javan rhinos welcome a new family member

There are just 81 left of the species, all of whom live in one national park

 An endangered recently born female Sumatran rhinoceros is seen next to her mother, Ratu, at Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary of Kambas National Park, Lampung, Indonesia September 30, 2023.

We thank them for coming to celebrate the Feast of the Tabernacles - editorial

At a time when antisemitism and anti-Israel prejudice have again surfaced around the world, the Christian pilgrim's support for Israel should not be taken for granted.

 March of the Nations: Thousands of Christians from more than 90 countries march through the streets of Jerusalem on October 4, 2023.

A new Cold War could break out soon, China warns at South Asian summit

Neither US President Joe Biden nor his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, is attending the summit.

 RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing last month.

Indonesia seizes Iranian-flagged tanker suspected of illegal oil transfer

The tanker was spoofing its position as if it was in the Red Sea, while it was actually near Indonesia.

 The Iranian-flagged Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC), MT Arman 114, and the Cameroon-flagged MT S Tinos, are seen as they were spotted conducting a ship-to-ship oil transfer without a permit, according to Indonesia's Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla), near Indonesia's North Natuna Sea, Indonesia

Mysterious abandoned plane found in Bali forest raises questions

The baffling discovery of a Boeing 737 in an Indonesian forest sparks curiosity and theories about its origin and purpose.

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Editor's Notes: Israel’s World Cup Cinderella story

“There is only one big, united family. If only we would learn to live in such brotherhood and peace in our country.”

 ISRAELI PLAYERS celebrate after defeating South Korea to take third place in the FIFA Under-20 World Cup tournament, last Sunday in La Plata, Argentina.

Israeli midwives sit out int'l conference after Israeli flag banned

The conference began on Sunday, during which various midwives associations' displayed their national flags, including Iran.

 World flags.

Indonesia proposes demilitarized zone, UN referendum for Ukraine peace plan

Indonesia's defense minister Subianto called on officials from around the globe gathered at the Shangri-La Dialogue defense meeting to call for a ceasefire.

 Indonesia's Minister of Defence Prabowo Subianto speaks at a plenary session of the 20th IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore June 3, 2023.

Indonesia and Iran to sign Preferential Trade Agreement

The agreement will be signed during the upcoming visit of Iranian president Raisi in Indonesia's capital of Jakarta.

 Muslim men walk to attend mass prayers at the Sunda Kelapa port during Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan in Jakarta, Indonesia, April 22, 2023.