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Indonesia says proposed Gaza peacekeeping force could total 20,000 troops

FILE PHOTO: Israeli military vehicles drive past destruction in Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border in southern Israel, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Amir Cohen/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Israeli military vehicles drive past destruction in Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border in southern Israel, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Amir Cohen/File Photo

Prabowo’s approval rating rises in survey before market turmoil in Indonesia

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's approval rating climbed to almost 80 per cent in January right before the country's biggest market selloff since 1998.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's approval rating climbed to almost 80 per cent in January right before the country's biggest market selloff since 1998.

‘Several tonnes’ of rubbish cleared from Bali’s beaches after criticism from Prabowo

Dozens of Indonesian military personnel and volunteers picking up rubbish at Kedonganan Beach in Badung Regency.
Dozens of Indonesian military personnel and volunteers picking up rubbish at Kedonganan Beach in Badung Regency.

Indonesia signs security pact with Australia

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shakes hands with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during a signing ceremony on a security agreement between the two countries, following their meeting at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 6, 2026. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shakes hands with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during a signing ceremony on a security agreement between the two countries, following their meeting at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 6, 2026. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan

Indonesia warns it will walk away from Trump’s Board of Peace if Palestine goals fail

US President Donald Trump (L) shakes hands with Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto at the "Board of Peace" meeting during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 22, 2026. US President Donald Trump will show off his new "Board of Peace" at Davos on January 22, 2026 burnishing his claim to be a peacemaker a day after backing off his own threats against Greenland. Originally meant to oversee the rebuilding of Gaza after the war between Hamas and Israel, the board's charter does not limit its role to the Strip, and has sparked concerns that Trump wants it to rival the United Nations. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)
US President Donald Trump (L) shakes hands with Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto at the "Board of Peace" meeting during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 22, 2026. US President Donald Trump will show off his new "Board of Peace" at Davos on January 22, 2026 burnishing his claim to be a peacemaker a day after backing off his own threats against Greenland. Originally meant to oversee the rebuilding of Gaza after the war between Hamas and Israel, the board's charter does not limit its role to the Strip, and has sparked concerns that Trump wants it to rival the United Nations. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

Extractive-led economic growth fuels Indonesia’s environmental crisis

Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto has boasted the goal of 8 per cent GDP growth by the end of his term in 2029.
Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto has boasted the goal of 8 per cent GDP growth by the end of his term in 2029.

Prabowo cites Tharman’s Indonesia honeymoon experience to call for national unity and service

Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto urged leaders to serve the public.
Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto urged leaders to serve the public.

News analysis

Indonesia, faced with Prabowo policies, ‘stock frying’, left behind in rush to emerging markets

Indonesia’s equity bourse has lost nearly 12 per cent in value following risks of a ratings downgrade.
Indonesia’s equity bourse has lost nearly 12 per cent in value following risks of a ratings downgrade.

Fears of Prabowo’s path for Indonesia loom after stock rout

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto speaks during a panel discussion at the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum on Jan 22.
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto speaks during a panel discussion at the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum on Jan 22.

Indonesia vows market reform after $101 billion rout; stock exchange CEO resigns

The sell-off came after MSCI raised concerns about investability of Indonesian stocks and warned the market risked a potential downgrade to frontier status.
The sell-off came after MSCI raised concerns about investability of Indonesian stocks and warned the market risked a potential downgrade to frontier status.

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