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Blok M to Be Developed into a Trade and Creative Economy District

Perumda Pasar Jaya plans to help transform Blok M in South Jakarta into an integrated centre for trade and the creative economy, using youth-focused events and bringing in curated businesses. The development forms part of a wider revitalisation plan intended to modernise the district while preserving its distinctive identity and addressing the safety of ageing buildings.

Kaja Kallas: EU Must Be Involved in Any Ukraine Peace Deal

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says the bloc must be party to any agreement ending Russia’s war in Ukraine and will not implement a deal reached without it. She rejected territorial concessions to Russia, reaffirmed support for Ukraine, and cited fresh EU funding as the country braces for further attacks on its energy infrastructure.

Paraguay Senate Rejects Request to Delay President’s Impeachment Hearing

Paraguay’s Senate has rejected President Santiago Peña’s request for an additional 72 hours to prepare his defence in impeachment proceedings, voting 39 to three against the extension. The proceedings are unfolding amid a crisis at Ueno Bank, where Peña faces conflict-of-interest allegations, and after parliament failed to reach a quorum to consider his resignation.

Mount Semeru Erupts with 200-Metre Ash Column Early on Saturday

Mount Semeru erupted at 1.23am local time on Saturday, sending an ash column about 200 metres above the summit. Geological Agency observers reported thick white-to-grey ash drifting south-west, while seismic equipment recorded a maximum amplitude of 22 millimetres and an eruption lasting 147 seconds.

Iraq Proposes Regional Diplomatic Mission to Iran and the US

Iraq has proposed a committee of regional foreign ministers to travel to Tehran and Washington in a bid to find a peaceful solution to ongoing tensions. The discussions come as the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions and regional security remain major obstacles to a lasting agreement between Iran and the United States.

Three TNI Soldiers Killed While Fighting Forest Fires in Central Kalimantan; Prabowo Offers Condolences

President Prabowo Subianto has expressed his condolences after three Indonesian Army soldiers died when an Mi-17V5 helicopter crashed during a forest- and land-firefighting mission in Central Kalimantan. Five other personnel survived and are receiving treatment, while the cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Deputy Coordinating Minister: 400 Mining Businesses Recruited to Tackle Forest and Land Fires in Central Kalimantan

The government has enlisted 400 mining businesses in Central Kalimantan to support collaborative efforts to tackle forest and land fires, adding to nearly 200 plantation and forestry companies already involved. The initiative will be developed into coordinated operational measures with mining associations and the provincial government to mobilise resources more effectively.

Human rights group urges ICC to seek arrest warrants for Trump and US officials

A group of lawyers and human rights activists plans to submit evidence to the International Criminal Court’s Office of the Prosecutor alleging US officials aided and abetted crimes in Gaza. The planned submission does not mean the ICC has accepted the allegations or decided to pursue arrest warrants, and comes amid strained relations between Washington and the court.

Illegal Gold Mining in Kerinci Seblat National Park Dismantled, 119 Hectares Affected

A joint task force has launched a major operation against illegal gold mining in Kerinci Seblat National Park in Jambi, where geospatial analysis found at least 119.32 hectares of forest affected. Authorities say enforcement will target not only miners but also financiers, operators and other alleged supporters, with criminal proceedings continuing alongside the state’s recovery of the forest area.

Jokowi’s Influence Seen Remaining Strong Until 2029 Amid Diploma Case

Political observer Iyyas Subiakto says former president Joko Widodo is likely to retain significant influence in national politics through the 2029 election, including over the political trajectory of his son, Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka. He says that influence could grow if Jokowi became chairman of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI), while stressing the need for generational renewal to put public interests first.

Gibran Diploma Dispute Fuels Impeachment Talk; Dasco Sets Out Parliament’s Position on Inquiry Motion

Deputy House Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad said Parliament would not respond further to calls for an inquiry into Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s diploma until its recess ends on 8 November 2026. The controversy has also prompted impeachment speculation, but Dasco said he had not yet seen the Supreme Court’s full ruling, while former president Joko Widodo urged all parties to follow constitutional and democratic procedures.

Brimob and East Jakarta Police Disperse Suspected Illegal Street Race; Two Motorcycles Seized

A joint Brimob and East Jakarta police patrol dispersed a group suspected of preparing for an illegal street race in Rawamangun and seized two motorcycles for further examination. Police said the patrol was part of efforts to prevent public-order disturbances and urged residents to report incidents through the national police hotline.

Paris plans to add 1,000 police officers to secure the city

Paris Mayor Emmanuel Gregoire plans to double the number of municipal police officers patrolling the capital, proposing 1,000 additional posts. The expansion would cost an estimated €30 million a year, although the city has not yet said how it will fund the increase; the officers would not carry lethal firearms.

Bank Sumut continues to strengthen its transformation and grow alongside the community

Bank Sumut says it is accelerating digital transformation and business development while expanding its social engagement with customers and stakeholders. At its 65th anniversary, the regional bank reported 2025 assets of Rp48.3 trillion, up 6.38 per cent year on year, supported mainly by growth in third-party funds.

Banyuwangi Receives GM-DTGI Award from Gadjah Mada University

Banyuwangi Regency has won first place in the 2026 Gadjah Mada Digital Transformation Governance Index for its implementation of Indonesia’s Electronic-Based Government System (SPBE). The award recognises the local administration’s efforts to use digital transformation to improve public services, transparency and governance, including a pilot scheme to digitise social assistance distribution.

Aceh Shooting Case Referred to National Human Rights Commission; No Fact-Finding Team to Be Formed

The government says there is no immediate need to establish a joint fact-finding team into a fatal shooting incident in Pidie, Aceh, and will leave the investigation to the National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM). The clash, which occurred during a Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday celebration, left one person dead and 13 injured.

Andre Rosiade Says LRT City Consumer Refunds Will Be Completed by Year-End

DPR Commission VI Deputy Chairman Andre Rosiade says he will oversee the resolution of consumer complaints involving Adhi Commuter Properti, including the stalled LRT City developments, and ensure refunds are completed by December 2026. A follow-up meeting is planned for 16 November to negotiate refund amounts, as more than 2,400 buyers have been affected by stalled construction and delayed handovers.

Viral video shows alleged mobile-phone thief fleeing in car after being chased by motorcyclists in Bogor

Motorcyclists chased a black car in Bogor after its occupants were alleged to have stolen a passenger’s mobile phone on a public minibus. Police confirmed the incident but said no victim had filed a report; the phone was reportedly thrown from the car and recovered by its owner, while the suspects escaped.

KPK Probes Alleged Bribery Payments to Officials at Bogor Regency Land Office

Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating whether officials at the Bogor I Land Office received bribes connected to land services, including how the money was collected. The inquiry is part of a wider bribery case linked to PT Summarecon Agung’s application for building-use rights, in which eight people have been named suspects.

BGN Recruits Former KPK Officials to Strengthen Governance and Prevent Corruption

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has appointed two former Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) officials to strengthen institutional governance and oversight of its Free Nutritious Meals programme. BGN says it will build safeguards against irregularities from planning through delivery, and will use KPK recommendations to ensure the programme is transparent, accountable and properly targeted.

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