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Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 22:53 WIB
Omani Foreign Minister: Next US-Iran Negotiations to Be Held Thursday in Geneva
The next round of US-Iran nuclear negotiations has been confirmed for Thursday 26 February in Geneva, with Oman's foreign minister expressing optimism about reaching a deal. Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi indicated Tehran is preparing a draft proposal that could yield a better agreement than the 2015 nuclear deal, whilst President Pezeshkian struck a cautiously optimistic tone, noting "encouraging signals" but stressing Iran's readiness for all scenarios.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 22:50 WIB
DKI Jakarta Information Commission Urges Food Security Agency to Strengthen Information Governance
The DKI Jakarta Information Commission has called on the provincial Food Security, Maritime and Agriculture Agency (KPKP) to improve its public information management to bolster accountability and public trust. The recommendation follows monitoring and evaluation of public information transparency for 2025, with the commission emphasising the strategic importance of the food security sector in achieving Indonesia's Golden Vision 2045. The agency acknowledged ongoing budget constraints and the ab
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 22:50 WIB
Guatemala Bolsters Border Security Following Mexican Military Operation
Guatemala has increased military patrols along its border with Mexico after a Mexican military operation resulted in the death of Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) boss Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias 'El Mencho'. The cartel responded with a wave of violence across several Mexican states, prompting Guatemala to heighten surveillance and security at strategic border sectors whilst maintaining coordination with Mexican defence authorities.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 22:50 WIB
Gen Z Husbands Deemed More Skilled at Family Financial Planning
Financial educator Aliyah Nastasya has observed that Generation Z husbands are increasingly taking the lead in family financial planning, often initiating consultations as couples. The shift reflects broader trends in financial awareness among Indonesians, driven by digital financial tools and flexible payment products, though challenges remain around impulsive spending of holiday allowances.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 22:49 WIB
Journalist Community Transforms Social Criticism into Theatre for Bali Language Month
The Bali Journalist and Cultural Writers Community (Kawiya) staged a modern theatre performance for Bali Language Month 2026, weaving social criticism about the island's pressing issues—economic hardship, traffic congestion, land conversion, waste, and flooding—into the Balinese mythology of Jaratkaru. The innovative production, which featured actors performing alongside journalists reading Balinese-language news reports, was praised by Bali Governor's companion Putri Koster as a bold new method
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 22:47 WIB
Iran drafting possible agreement with the United States
Iran is currently formulating its position and drafting a possible agreement with the United States, according to its Foreign Ministry spokesperson, who dismissed claims of an interim deal as lacking factual basis. The next round of Iran-US nuclear talks, mediated by Oman, is scheduled for 26 February in Geneva, following reported progress in the second round of negotiations held on 17 February.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 22:47 WIB
Commission V Chairman Addresses Misinformation on Supporting Minimarket Closures for Village Cooperatives
The chairman of the House of Representatives' Commission V has denied social media claims that parliament is pushing for the closure of minimarket chains such as Alfamart and Indomaret in favour of Village Red and White Cooperatives (KDMP). Lasarus clarified that his remarks during a working meeting with the Village Minister concerned limiting minimarket expansion into remote villages, not shutting them down, and criticised a viral post falsely attributing the stance to House Speaker Puan Mahara
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 22:45 WIB
War monitor reports 41 Israeli attacks on southern Syria
The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has documented 41 Israeli ground attacks on southern Syria since the beginning of February 2026, accompanied by repeated low-altitude aerial activity over the provinces of Quneitra and Daraa. The attacks, which include civilian detentions, bulldozing of farmland, and establishment of temporary military checkpoints, have drawn strong condemnation from Syria's interim government as violations of national sovereignty and international law.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 22:42 WIB
Assault at East Jakarta Petrol Station: Perpetrator Claims Vehicle Belongs to General
A man suspected of being a member of the security forces allegedly assaulted three petrol station employees in Cipinang, East Jakarta, after a dispute over fuel purchase barcodes, repeatedly claiming the vehicle he was driving belonged to a police general. The petrol station owner has filed a report with Pulogadung Police, and management has called for a thorough investigation into the alleged abuse of authority and institutional name-dropping to intimidate civilians.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 22:36 WIB
Gaikindo: Orders for Pickup Trucks from India Need to Be Reconsidered
Indonesia's automotive industry association Gaikindo has urged the government to reconsider importing hundreds of thousands of pickup trucks from India for the Merah Putih Village Cooperative programme, arguing that domestic manufacturers have ample spare capacity to fulfil the order. The Industry Ministry estimates that sourcing 70,000 pickup trucks domestically would generate approximately Rp27 trillion in backward economic linkages across multiple supporting industries, whilst also safeguardi
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 22:36 WIB
Impersonation scheme: PASTI Task Force halts operations of AMG Pantheon and MBA
Indonesia's Illegal Financial Activities Eradication Task Force (Satgas PASTI) has shut down the operations of AMG Pantheon and Mbastack Periklanan Kreatif Terbatas (MBA) for allegedly running a fraud scheme by impersonating licensed foreign companies. The entities are accused of offering fictitious daily trading activities through an unregistered application, operating without proper licences from the Investment Ministry or registration as an Electronic System Operator.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 22:36 WIB
Surprise urine test finds three Riau police officers positive for drugs
Three police personnel in Riau province tested positive for methamphetamine during a surprise urine test conducted simultaneously across the regional and district police commands. The officers, from Riau Regional Police, Dumai Police and Pelalawan Police, face disciplinary proceedings under the national police code of ethics, underscoring the force's stated commitment to rooting out drug use within its own ranks.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 22:35 WIB
MPR Member Urges Artists to Embrace Digital Promotion on a Massive Scale
MPR member Samuel Wattimena called on artists to leverage digital technology for promotion, arguing that traditional physical performances alone are no longer sufficient in the current era. Speaking at a Four Pillars of Nationhood socialisation event in Semarang, Central Java, he emphasised that digital platforms present significant opportunities to showcase Javanese arts to wider audiences.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 22:33 WIB
Investigation completed: OJK reveals criminal modus operandi at BPR Panca Dana
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) has completed its investigation into suspected banking crimes at BPR Panca Dana, identifying two schemes: the unauthorised liquidation of 96 deposit certificates worth Rp14 billion and the creation of 660 fictitious credit facilities with outstanding balances of Rp32.4 billion. Three suspects, including the former president director, have been handed over to prosecutors and face up to 15 years' imprisonment.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 22:30 WIB
Bekasi Regency Prioritises Road Repairs to Ensure Comfort for Eid Travellers
The Bekasi Regency government is fast-tracking road infrastructure repairs ahead of the 2026 Eid al-Fitr exodus, shifting project schedules and budgets from the second half of the year to the first. Local traffic police have voiced concern over the poor state of roads along key homecoming routes, including sections of the Jakarta-Cikampek toll road, urging authorities to complete repairs before the annual travel period begins.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 22:29 WIB
Celebrating 32nd Anniversary, Indonesian Students' Association in Tunisia Promotes Nusantara Culture
The Indonesian Students' Association (PPI) in Tunisia marked its 32nd anniversary with a cultural fashion show featuring traditional attire from various provinces, alongside Zapin dance and martial arts performances. The event served as both a celebration of diaspora identity and a platform for cultural diplomacy, reinforcing the organisation's commitment to preserving Indonesian heritage abroad.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 22:25 WIB
West Aceh District Completes Repair of Severed Road to Remote Sikundo Community
The West Aceh district government has completed repairs to over 200 metres of road destroyed by flash flooding on 18 February, restoring access to the remote indigenous community (KAT) of Sikundo in Pante Ceureumen subdistrict. The restoration, carried out jointly by local authorities and the military using five excavators, has reconnected 195 households to essential transport links as part of broader post-disaster recovery efforts.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 22:25 WIB
Ministry of Religious Affairs begins preparing thousands of mosques as transit points for Eid travellers
Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs is preparing 6,859 mosques nationwide as free rest stops for Eid al-Fitr 2026 travellers, operating 24 hours from seven days before to seven days after the holiday. The programme, dubbed Ekspedisi Masjid Indonesia 2026, aims to reduce road accidents caused by driver fatigue, particularly along the busy northern Java coast, Trans Java, and Trans Sumatra routes, and will also involve other places of worship including churches in certain regions.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 22:24 WIB
Chinese Smartphones Set to Feature Technology Found in Galaxy S26 Ultra
Chinese smartphone manufacturers Xiaomi, Vivo, and Oppo are reportedly testing hardware-level privacy display technology similar to that found in Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra. The technology is expected to appear in flagship devices launching from around September 2026, intensifying competition in the premium smartphone segment.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 22:24 WIB
Ukrainian diplomat reaffirms peace commitment, highlights Russia's role
Ukraine's Chargé d'Affaires in Jakarta declared that Ukraine is committed to peace but stressed that Russia, not Ukraine, needs to be pressured by the international community to end the war. The statement came at a photo exhibition marking four years since Russia's invasion, with EU and British ambassadors to Indonesia also voicing support for Ukraine and calling for international solidarity.
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