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A Glimpse at the Spirit of Ramadan Celebrations across the Middle East

Communities across the Middle East are coming together in a spirit of reflection and generosity as the holy month of Ramadan begins. Families gather at sunset to share meals, markets come alive at night, and the faithful deepen their worship, fostering compassion and strengthening communal bonds.

Complete fuel price list for Pertamina, Shell, BP and Vivo this Monday

Fuel prices across all major petrol station operators in Indonesia — Pertamina, Shell, BP and Vivo — have remained stable since reductions announced in early February 2026. Pertamina's subsidised Pertalite stands at Rp10,000 per litre whilst Pertamax is priced at Rp11,800 per litre, with premium fuels from competing operators broadly aligned at similar price points.

Amid Tensions with Iran, US Amasses Military Force in the Middle East

The United States has assembled a significant military presence in the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran, deploying 16 warships with 40,000 personnel and seven air squadrons each comprising 70 fighter jets. The build-up comes as President Trump speaks of a "grand fleet" sailing towards Iran while Tehran insists on its right to enrich uranium, even at the risk of war.

Jakarta Composite Index strengthens amid market scrutiny of US tariff policy developments

The Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) opened higher on Monday, rising 0.76 per cent to 8,334.54, as investors monitored developments in US tariff policy and Indonesia's reciprocal trade agreement with Washington. Analysts noted potential upside to the 8,400 level whilst also flagging the implications of new free float requirements for 267 listed companies, and the US Supreme Court's overturning of President Trump's reciprocal tariffs as a positive catalyst for markets.

South Sulawesi Tackles Quranic Illiteracy Through Ramadan Reading Programme

The South Sulawesi Education Agency has launched its annual Ramadan Andalan Mengaji programme across all senior and vocational secondary schools in the province to prevent and eradicate Quranic illiteracy among students. Running from 23-28 February 2026, the initiative follows a joint circular from the Ministers of Education, Religious Affairs, and Home Affairs, and involves collaboration with the Indonesian Youth Mosque Communication Agency (BKPRMI) to strengthen Quranic literacy as part of cha

Wrong-Way Motorcyclist Who Caused Fatal Accident in Bogor Named as Suspect

Police have named a motorcyclist identified as AF as a suspect after riding against traffic and causing a fatal accident in Cibinong, Bogor, West Java, which killed one person. The suspect faces charges under the Road Traffic Act for negligence causing death and for failing to stop, render assistance, or report the accident, carrying a maximum sentence of three years' imprisonment.

South Kalimantan Police Chief Enlists Religious Leaders to Promote Security During Ramadan

The South Kalimantan Regional Police Chief has called on local Islamic scholars and religious teachers to incorporate public order messages into their sermons during Ramadan. A readiness parade was held at the South Kalimantan Police headquarters in Banjarbaru, demonstrating joint police and military preparedness to maintain security throughout the holy month, with particular attention to youth brawls and illegal street racing.

Armed Man Shot Dead After Attempting to Enter Trump's Florida Residence

US Secret Service agents and Palm Beach County sheriff's deputies fatally shot an armed man in his twenties who attempted to breach the security perimeter at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Sunday morning. The suspect, carrying a long-barrelled rifle and a fuel canister, was killed after he raised the weapon towards officers, with the FBI now leading the investigation into the incident.

Askrindo Explores Tourism Insurance Segment in Central Java

State-owned insurer PT Asuransi Kredit Indonesia (Askrindo) has signed memoranda of understanding with 20 travel agencies in Central Java to provide personal accident and travel insurance products over a three-year period. The partnership aims to bolster tourist confidence and raise service standards in the region's tourism industry by making insurance coverage a standard component of travel packages.

Jakarta Police Arrest Four Tramadol Sellers in Central Jakarta

Jakarta Metropolitan Police's patrol unit arrested four men suspected of illegally selling Tramadol in the Tanah Abang area of Central Jakarta during a routine Sunday night operation. Officers seized 15 strips of Tramadol along with a mobile phone and two wallets believed to be connected to the transactions, as police urged the public to report suspicious drug-related activities.

Antam gold price rises Rp16,000 to Rp3.028 million per gram

PT Antam Tbk's gold price increased by Rp16,000 to Rp3,028,000 per gram on Monday, with the buyback price also climbing to Rp2,813,000 per gram. The price list covers denominations from 0.5 grams to 1 kilogram, with all transactions subject to income tax provisions under Ministry of Finance Regulation No. 34/PMK.10/2017.

Examining government efforts to realise Indonesia ASRI in Papua

The Papua provincial government is developing a comprehensive waste management roadmap to tackle an estimated 477 tonnes of daily waste generated by its 1.07 million residents across nine regencies and cities. Authorities are urging village-level education on waste sorting and the 3R principles, whilst calling for village funds to be allocated not only to infrastructure but also to environmental awareness programmes. The initiative forms part of the broader Indonesia ASRI (safe, healthy, clean,

China's Railways Handle 258 Million Passenger Trips During Lunar New Year Period

China's national railway operator recorded 258 million passenger trips during the first half of the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush, with daily volumes exceeding 17 million journeys. The annual migration period, known as chunyun and often described as the world's largest human migration, runs from 2 February to 13 March this year, with authorities deploying over 2,200 additional trains to meet surging demand.

Greenland Leader Rejects Trump's Idea to Send US Hospital Ship

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has rebuffed US President Donald Trump's proposal to send a hospital ship to the autonomous Danish territory, stating the island already has a functioning public healthcare system providing free care. Nielsen urged the US to engage in direct dialogue with Greenland rather than making what he described as somewhat haphazard statements on social media.

Iran seeks simpler nuclear deal than JCPOA

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has expressed hope that a new nuclear agreement with the United States can be simpler than the 2015 JCPOA, centring on two key elements: the lifting of sanctions and guarantees that Iran's nuclear programme remains peaceful. Tehran has also affirmed it will not relinquish its sovereign right to enrich uranium, while insisting that diplomacy is the only viable path forward.

Popular Stories: Mobile Brigade Officer Abuses Child, and Thailand Sinks Malaysian Vessel

A roundup of the day's top stories includes the case of a Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officer accused of fatally assaulting a child in Tual, Maluku, with the Coordinating Minister for Law demanding both ethical and criminal proceedings. Other highlights include Thailand's navy sinking a Malaysian fishing vessel caught operating illegally, a House Ethics Court ruling finding no procedural violations in Ahmad Sahroni's reappointment to Commission III, and flood aftermath concerns in East Aceh.

Cause of Transjakarta Corridor 13 bus accident still under investigation

A collision between two Transjakarta operator buses on Corridor 13 in South Jakarta on Monday morning left several passengers with minor injuries and caused significant service delays. PT Transportasi Jakarta said the cause is still under thorough investigation, with travel times on the affected route ballooning from 7 to 39 minutes due to resulting traffic congestion.

Commission III: Child abuse case in Tual must be investigated transparently

The Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives' Commission III has demanded that the Indonesian National Police conduct a transparent and thorough investigation into the alleged assault that killed a 14-year-old student in Tual, Maluku, reportedly at the hands of a Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officer. The lawmaker stressed the need to protect the victim's family from intimidation and pledged that Commission III would oversee the case through to trial to ensure accountability.

Asian Markets Shine Amid Trump Import Tariff Uncertainty, South Korea's Kospi Hits Record High

Asia-Pacific markets rallied at the start of the week despite ongoing uncertainty over US tariff policy, with South Korea's Kospi index surging 1.7 per cent to a new record high. The gains came after the US Supreme Court struck down most of Trump's trade agenda enacted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, prompting Trump to announce a new blanket 15 per cent global tariff. Wall Street also closed higher on Friday as investors welcomed the court ruling as potentially easing corp

Jakarta's Free Health Check Programme Coverage Exceeds 2025 Target

Jakarta's Free Health Check (CKG) programme reached 37.5 per cent coverage in 2025, surpassing the 36 per cent target set under the National Medium-Term Development Plan 2025-2029, with over 4.2 million residents screened. The provincial government is expanding the programme through community health centres, workplace initiatives, and integration with other priority health programmes, whilst adding skin disease screening in 2026.

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