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Prabowo Subianto

Indonesia says Muslim countries support mediation bid as military put on alert

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has offered a "bridging" role should all sides of the conflict in Iran approve of it.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has offered a "bridging" role should all sides of the conflict in Iran approve of it.

Indonesia says Pakistan, UAE back Prabowo as Iran mediator

An official said Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's offer to mediate in the Iran conflict has backing from countries including Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.
An official said Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's offer to mediate in the Iran conflict has backing from countries including Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.

Indonesia will withdraw from Board of Peace if it does not benefit Palestinians: President

Boys in solidarity with Palestinians hold signs as they take part in a protest, outside the U.S. embassy, against Israel and demanding that the Indonesian government cancel the proposed multinational peacekeeping force for Gaza, following  Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto invitation to Washington later this month for the first meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 13, 2026. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana
Boys in solidarity with Palestinians hold signs as they take part in a protest, outside the U.S. embassy, against Israel and demanding that the Indonesian government cancel the proposed multinational peacekeeping force for Gaza, following  Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto invitation to Washington later this month for the first meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 13, 2026. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana

Discussions with Board of Peace 'on hold' due to Iran war, Indonesia says

Indonesia's Foreign Minister Sugiono attends the 15th ASEAN - United Nations (UN) Summit, as part of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 27, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa/Pool/File Photo
Indonesia's Foreign Minister Sugiono attends the 15th ASEAN - United Nations (UN) Summit, as part of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 27, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa/Pool/File Photo

News analysis

Amid pushback on Indonesia’s BOP role and Iran conflict, Prabowo attempts balancing act

President Prabowo held an unusual meeting on the night of March 3, attended by past presidents and vice presidents as well as other senior political figures.
President Prabowo held an unusual meeting on the night of March 3, attended by past presidents and vice presidents as well as other senior political figures.

Indonesia pauses talks on Board of Peace amid Iran conflict

People in Indonesia take part in a protest outside the US Embassy, urging the Indonesian government to revoke its membership from the Board of Peace.
People in Indonesia take part in a protest outside the US Embassy, urging the Indonesian government to revoke its membership from the Board of Peace.

News analysis

Indonesia’s peacemaker dream shattered by US-Iran strikes

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (left) meeting Jordan's King Abdullah II in Amman on Feb 25.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (left) meeting Jordan's King Abdullah II in Amman on Feb 25.

Months after floods, Indonesian survivors frustrated by slow response

A child stands on hardened mud beside the window of a residence damaged by flash floods in Aceh, after devastating floods and landslides struck Sumatra late in 2025.
A child stands on hardened mud beside the window of a residence damaged by flash floods in Aceh, after devastating floods and landslides struck Sumatra late in 2025.

Indonesia faces record share sales to meet free-float goal

The Indonesia Stock Exchange estimates that 267 companies will need to lift their public shareholdings to 15 per cent, up from the current 7.5 per cent minimum.
The Indonesia Stock Exchange estimates that 267 companies will need to lift their public shareholdings to 15 per cent, up from the current 7.5 per cent minimum.

Indonesia ready to face all possibilities after US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s tariffs: Prabowo

FILE PHOTO: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo

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