Aceh Tamiang's trade and cooperatives agency reports that 98 per cent of micro, small, and medium enterprises have resumed operations three months after devastating flash floods struck the regency in November 2025. The local government is accelerating recovery through Ramadhan bazaars, MSME training programmes, and planned socialisation of subsidised People's Business Credit (KUR) loans ranging from zero to six per cent interest.

Indonesia has accepted the role of deputy commander of the newly formed International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in Gaza, as announced at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting. The country has pledged up to 8,000 troops to the force, which aims to reach 20,000 personnel and is mandated to oversee the ceasefire and security stability rather than engage in confrontation. Morocco has also committed troops, marking the first pledge by an Arab nation, alongside Albania, Kazakhstan, and Kosovo.

State-owned charter airline Pelita Air Service has teamed up with Indonesia's National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) to investigate the crash of a cargo aircraft near Long Bawan in North Kalimantan's Nunukan Regency, which killed the pilot. The Air Tractor AT-802, which was conducting a routine fuel distribution mission under the government's One-Price Fuel programme, crashed into hills shortly after departing Long Bawan airport in low cloud and light rain conditions.

US President Donald Trump expressed hope at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting that military deployment to Gaza would not be required, noting that two countries had offered to intervene against Hamas but that the Palestinian movement had pledged to disarm. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was among leaders from some 50 invited nations attending the Washington summit, which aims to support Gaza's reconstruction and advance a path to peace.

US President Donald Trump publicly praised Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the inaugural Board of Peace summit in Washington DC, calling him "a very tough person" and commending his leadership of Indonesia's 240 million citizens. The summit, initiated and hosted by Trump, brought together leaders from over a dozen nations to discuss the Gaza situation, with Prabowo set to deliver a national statement on behalf of Indonesia.

An advisory circulating ahead of Ramadan 2026 warns Indonesian consumers that approximately 70 per cent of Medjool dates are reportedly exported from Israel, with some fraudulently labelled as Palestinian produce. The article provides a checklist of Israeli-affiliated brands and exporters to avoid, reflecting growing consumer awareness of the Palestine boycott movement in Indonesia's sizeable dates market.

Former Bima Kota Police Chief AKBP Didik Putra Kuncoro has been named a suspect for allegedly receiving Rp2.8 billion in proceeds from narcotics crimes, just days after being dishonourably discharged following an ethics hearing. The funds were reportedly channelled from drug kingpin Koh Erwin through the head of the narcotics unit between June and November 2025, with Didik facing potential penalties including death, life imprisonment, or up to 20 years in prison under Indonesia's narcotics law.

The Nagan Raya police force in Aceh has begun distributing logistical aid from the National Police Chief to victims of flash flooding in the Beutong Ateuh Banggalang subdistrict, deploying six trucks of essential supplies including food, clothing, and emergency power equipment. The relief effort, which comes ahead of Ramadan when demand for staple goods rises, was welcomed by the local deputy regent as crucial support for the isolated disaster-affected communities.

US President Donald Trump publicly praised Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the inaugural Gaza Board of Peace Summit in Washington DC, calling him a strong leader "respected by everybody." Trump highlighted Indonesia's size and Prabowo's leadership, whilst also announcing that Indonesia has committed troops to help restore stability in Gaza alongside several other nations, and that the US would contribute US$10 billion to the Board of Peace.

Indonesia has been named as one of the first five countries to deploy personnel to the Gaza Strip as part of the newly established International Stabilisation Force (ISF), alongside Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, and Albania. ISF Commander Major General Jasper Jeffers announced the deployment plan at the inaugural Board of Peace heads-of-state meeting in Washington DC, with US President Donald Trump personally thanking Indonesia and President Prabowo Subianto for the commitment.

A painting by former President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was auctioned for Rp6.5 billion at a Chinese New Year celebration hosted by the Democrat Party, purchased by mining tycoon and Bayan Resources founder Low Tuck Kwong, Indonesia's second wealthiest individual with a fortune of US$20.3 billion. The proceeds will be directed towards humanitarian aid, particularly for underprivileged members of the Chinese-Indonesian community.

Indonesia's Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar has faced public scrutiny and a request for clarification from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) after accepting the use of a private jet belonging to businessman and politician Oesman Sapta Odang (OSO) to attend a building inauguration in South Sulawesi.