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Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 19:00 WIB
Tehran Residents Unable to Sleep Soundly Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions
Tehran residents report growing anxiety and sleeplessness as tensions between the United States and Iran escalate, with many stockpiling essential supplies in preparation for a potential military conflict. The fears follow last year's 12-day war between Iran and Israel and President Trump's recent ultimatum giving Tehran 15 days to reach a nuclear deal, leaving diplomatic outcomes uncertain.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 18:44 WIB
Trump to Send Hospital Ship to Greenland
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to send a hospital ship to Greenland, the autonomous Danish territory he has long coveted and threatened to seize by force. The move comes amid heightened tensions between the United States and Denmark over Greenland's strategic importance, with Trump having only recently walked back his threats after reaching a framework agreement with NATO chief Mark Rutte to ensure greater US influence in the Arctic region.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 17:34 WIB
Prabowo Responds to US Supreme Court Ruling Overturning Trump's Tariffs
President Prabowo Subianto said Indonesia respects the US domestic political process and is prepared for all eventualities after the US Supreme Court struck down Trump's global tariffs as unconstitutional. Although Trump swiftly reimposed a blanket 10 per cent import tariff, Prabowo and Coordinating Minister Airlangga Hartarto expressed confidence that Indonesia can manage the new rate and will seek to preserve zero-tariff access for products already agreed under their recently signed bilateral
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 16:34 WIB
Husband of 'I'll Be the Only Indonesian Citizen, Not My Children' Woman Faces LPDP Scholarship Fund Repayment
Indonesia's Education Fund Management Agency (LPDP) has summoned AP, husband of viral social media figure DS, over allegations he has not fulfilled his post-study service obligations in Indonesia. AP faces potential sanctions including full repayment of his scholarship funds, whilst DS herself has completed her required service period. The case has drawn public attention after DS's viral video celebrating her child's British citizenship and declaring she would ensure her children held foreign pa
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 16:34 WIB
Ethics Council Confirms No Violation in Ahmad Sahroni's Reinstatement to Commission III
The House of Representatives' Ethics Council (MKD) has confirmed that there were no procedural violations in the reinstatement of Ahmad Sahroni as Deputy Chairman of Commission III. MKD Chairman Nazaruddin Dek Gam stated that Sahroni's six-month suspension, imposed in November 2025, had effectively concluded, and that his reinstatement was properly proposed by the NasDem Party in accordance with parliamentary regulations.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 16:34 WIB
Minister of Culture Backs World Puppet Day 2026 Celebrations Following Meeting with UNIMA
Indonesia's Minister of Culture Fadli Zon has pledged government support for the 2026 World Puppet Day commemoration, scheduled for 24-26 April in Yogyakarta, following a meeting with the Indonesian chapter of the Union Internationale de la Marionnette (UNIMA). The event will showcase classical, endangered, and contemporary puppet art forms alongside cultural seminars and tradition-based MSME involvement, reinforcing efforts to preserve wayang, which UNESCO recognised as an Intangible Cultural H
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 16:30 WIB
KP2MI Successfully Conducts Integrated Operation to Repatriate Indonesian Migrant Worker from Oman
The Indonesian government repatriated a migrant worker from Muscat, Oman, following intensive cross-country coordination involving the KP2MI, Indonesian embassies in Muscat and Doha, and airline operators. Minister Mukhtarudin ordered a full investigation into possible non-procedural recruitment practices, reaffirming that the protection of Indonesian migrant workers remains a national priority with zero tolerance for illegal practices.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 16:30 WIB
Danantara Facilitates Prabowo's Meeting with World-Class Investors in the US, Asset Value Reaches 16 Trillion Dollars
President Prabowo Subianto held a Presidential Forum on Strategic Capital & Partnership in Washington, DC, with Danantara Indonesia CEO Rosan Roeslani facilitating meetings with major global investors. The forum showcased Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara, which manages assets valued at approximately USD 16 trillion, as a key vehicle for attracting international capital and strategic partnerships.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 16:27 WIB
Dino Laments Prabowo's Failure to Raise Two-State Solution at Board of Peace Summit
Former Deputy Foreign Minister Dino Patti Djalal criticised President Prabowo Subianto for not mentioning the two-state solution or Palestinian statehood during his speech at the inaugural Board of Peace summit in Washington DC, despite other Muslim-majority nations doing so. Prabowo only raised the two-state solution during a subsequent press conference, where he also claimed conditions in Gaza had improved and announced plans to deploy 8,000 Indonesian troops to the territory.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 16:08 WIB
Jakarta Car Free Day Quieter During First Week of Ramadan, but Residents Remain Enthusiastic About Exercise
Jakarta's weekly car free day at the Hotel Indonesia roundabout saw noticeably fewer visitors during the first week of Ramadan, with overcast and drizzly weather adding to the subdued atmosphere. Despite fasting, regular attendees continued their exercise routines, with many noting that the quieter conditions made for a more comfortable and enjoyable experience.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 16:00 WIB
Home Affairs Minister Tito Targets Krueng Tingkeum Bridge in Bireuen for Completion by July 2026
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian, heading the post-disaster rehabilitation task force for Sumatra, has announced that the permanent Krueng Tingkeum Bridge in Bireuen, Aceh, is targeted for completion by July 2026, with construction currently at 18 per cent progress. The bridge, replacing a temporary bailey structure, is a critical link on the Medan–Banda Aceh route and is expected to significantly improve mobility for Aceh residents.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 15:59 WIB
BMKG: Shallow Earthquake Strikes Gayo Lues, Aceh on Sunday Morning
A magnitude 4.2 tectonic earthquake struck Gayo Lues in Aceh province early Sunday morning, triggered by activity along the Oreng segment of the Great Sumatran Fault. The shallow quake, at a depth of just 10 kilometres, was felt in Gayo Lues and Bener Meriah but no structural damage has been reported thus far.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 15:56 WIB
Weekly Roundup: Civil Servant Holiday Allowances to US Tariff Talks Following Supreme Court Ruling
Indonesia's key economic developments over the past week include the Finance Minister's confirmation that civil servant holiday allowances will be disbursed in the first week of Ramadan, and the government's assurance of continued tariff negotiations with the United States following the US Supreme Court's overturning of President Trump's reciprocal tariff policy. Other notable events include President Prabowo's invitation to American businesses to invest in Indonesia and the progress of village
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 15:33 WIB
Gold prices this morning: UBS at Rp3.061 million/gram and Galeri24 at Rp3.047 million/gram
Gold bar prices at Pegadaian rose significantly on Sunday morning, with UBS gold reaching Rp3.061 million per gram and Galeri24 at Rp3.047 million per gram. This represents an increase of Rp52,000 and Rp63,000 per gram respectively from the previous day's prices.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 15:30 WIB
Accompanying the Sick in Their Most Vulnerable Moments
The article profiles freelance patient caregivers in Jakarta, highlighting the emerging gig economy role of independent hospital companions who fill gaps left by absent family members. It explores the emotional labour, financial precarity, and personal motivations of young women working as caregivers, earning up to Rp2.5 million per month with no fixed hours, raising broader questions about Indonesia's healthcare support infrastructure.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 15:27 WIB
South Sulawesi Provincial Government Strengthens Civil Servant Leadership Through Ramadan Camp
The South Sulawesi provincial government is holding a week-long Ramadan Leadership Camp at the Sudiang Hajj Dormitory in Makassar, bringing together 735 structural officials, 100 school principals, and 16 regional enterprise directors. The programme, described as a first-of-its-kind initiative for the province, combines religious reflection with training in regional financial management, procurement, asset management, and leadership ethics.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 15:25 WIB
China Achieves Breakthrough in Optical Communication and 6G Technology
A Chinese research team has developed a unified communication system bridging fibre optic and wireless networks, setting new world records in data transmission speed. The system achieved 512 Gbps over fibre optic and 400 Gbps over wireless networks, with demonstrated 6G capabilities exceeding current 5G standards by more than tenfold, potentially reshaping future telecommunications architecture.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 15:25 WIB
Chilli Prices Surge to Rp 140,000 per Kilogram as Government Moves to Intervene
Red cayenne chilli prices at Jakarta's Pasar Minggu market have surged to Rp 140,000 per kilogram ahead of Lebaran, up from a normal range of Rp 90,000–100,000, driven by heavy rainfall disrupting harvests and supply chains. Bulog president director Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani has pledged to coordinate with chilli traders and industry associations to bring prices back to normal levels before the holiday period.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 15:11 WIB
US-led Peace Board raises concerns over Gaza and Palestinian solutions
Regional analysts have expressed serious concerns about the US-led "Board of Peace" proposed to oversee post-war governance in Gaza, warning it lacks international legitimacy and sidelines Palestinian rights. Egyptian political scientists described the initiative as a personalised instrument tied to President Trump rather than a credible multilateral mechanism, cautioning it could deepen global divisions rather than deliver a just resolution.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 15:07 WIB
New Chapter in Bogor Domestic Worker Abuse Case: Employer Summoned Over Assault Triggered by Turning Off Stove
Police in Bogor, West Java, have named a 37-year-old employer, identified as OAP, as a suspect in the physical assault of her 21-year-old domestic worker, FH, after the incident went viral on social media. The suspect, who allegedly kicked, pinched and struck the victim over the trivial matter of turning off a stove, has been summoned for questioning on Monday, 23 February 2026, though she has not yet been detained.
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