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Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 20:31 WIB
China Condemns US-Israel Military Attack on Iran Following Ayatollah Khamenei's Death
China has strongly condemned the US and Israeli military attack on Iran on 28 February that resulted in the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who had led the country for 37 years. The attack killed at least 201 people and prompted Iran to retaliate with missile strikes against Israeli and US military installations, whilst demonstrations erupted across Iranian cities. The incident has sparked international concern about regional destabilisation and potential impacts on global
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 20:30 WIB
Iranian Missile Attack Causes Damage at Dubai Airport and Injuries
Iran launched a large-scale attack using ballistic missiles and drones across the Middle East in response to a US-Israel strike that killed Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei. Dubai International Airport sustained damage in a strike on Saturday, resulting in four injuries, and subsequently suspended all flight operations at both DXB and Dubai World Central indefinitely. The Iranian attack also caused fires at Jebel Ali port and the Fairmont The Palm hotel, with additional damage reported in Qata
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 20:30 WIB
Parliamentary Leadership: Digital Space Must Have Adequate Protection Systems
MPR Deputy Chair Lestari Moerdijat has stressed that digital development must be matched with robust protection systems for citizens, particularly women and children, against emerging threats. With 9 out of 10 children aged 5 and above in Indonesia already active online, the government is implementing new regulations, including Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025 on Electronic System Management for Child Protection, set to take effect in March 2026, to create safer digital spaces.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 20:30 WIB
Who Controls the Strait of Hormuz? Understanding the World's Most Strategic Oil Route
The Strait of Hormuz, linking the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea, handles 20-30% of global oil consumption daily despite being only 33 kilometres wide at its narrowest point. Control over this critical waterway involves complex geopolitical dynamics between Iran and Oman, with the United States maintaining significant military presence through its Fifth Fleet, whilst international maritime law designates it a strait for international navigation with passage rights for all vesse
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 20:30 WIB
US Defence Shares Rise Following Attack on Iran
Following US and Israeli military strikes on Tehran on 28 February 2026, defence sector stocks on the New York Stock Exchange surged as markets responded to geopolitical tensions and anticipated increased military spending. Major defence contractors including Lockheed Martin, RTX, and Northrop Grumman are positioned to benefit from the escalation, whilst crude oil prices also climbed significantly with Brent crude expected to rise 5–7 dollars per barrel. Defence stocks historically serve as a ba
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 20:27 WIB
Task Force increases boreholes and sanitation facilities in disaster areas
The Acceleration Task Force for Post-Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (PRR) in Sumatra has significantly advanced its efforts to provide clean water and sanitation facilities across Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. As of 26 February, the task force has completed 208 out of 257 targeted sanitation facilities (80%) and 474 out of 836 boreholes (56%), with leadership emphasising the urgency of these projects to prevent health crises and support disaster survivor recovery.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 20:26 WIB
Middle East Tensions: Pertamina Prioritises Worker Safety and Strengthens Operational Risk Mitigation
PT Pertamina has affirmed its commitment to maintaining Indonesia's energy supply stability amidst escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East by prioritising worker safety and operational continuity. The state-owned energy company has identified three strategic business units directly affected by the regional dynamics and has implemented intensive monitoring, risk mitigation measures, and coordinated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Indonesian diplomatic missions to ensure unint
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 20:25 WIB
Pramono asks Jakpro to bring Jakarta International Stadium closer and more beneficial to Priok residents
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo has called on PT Jakarta Propertindo to make the Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) more accessible and beneficial to residents of Tanjung Priok in North Jakarta, citing examples such as Gelora Bung Karno Stadium which serves the wider community. The company is responding by organising the JIS Ramadhan Festival 2026 (28 February–1 March) as a community engagement initiative that includes religious teachings, cultural performances, and subsidised food assist
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 20:24 WIB
Caution: Traffic Diversion on Padang-Sicincin Toll Road Next Monday
PT Hutama Karya will implement traffic management measures on the Padang-Sicincin toll road on 2-3 March 2026 to accommodate girder installation for the Lubuk Alung Interchange project. The diversion, expected to affect travel patterns during peak hours from 09:00 to 15:00 WIB, is a safety precaution to protect motorists as heavy equipment and materials are transported across the roadway.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 20:20 WIB
Mataram City Government Allocates IDR 1 Billion to Repair Roads in Elite Residential Complex
The Mataram City Government has allocated IDR 1 billion from its 2026 budget to repair damaged roads in the elite Geguntur residential complex near the city parliament building. Additionally, the Public Works Department plans to construct a retention pond at Southern Ring Road to address flooding issues, with a separate IDR 1 billion allocation for a facility designed to hold 40,000 cubic metres of water.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 20:20 WIB
Hamas Mourns Death of Khamenei, Demands US-Israel Accountability
Hamas has issued an official statement mourning the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following attacks by the United States and Israel, holding both nations fully responsible for what it describes as aggression and a "war crime" against Iranian sovereignty. The Palestinian resistance movement emphasised Khamenei's decades-long political, diplomatic, and military support for Palestine, stating that such backing was instrumental in the development of resistance tactics and the
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 20:20 WIB
Revealed: United States and Israel Agreed on Timing of Attack on Iran Before Nuclear Negotiations
The United States and Israel reportedly agreed to conduct military strikes against Iran on Saturday, scheduled just before US-Iran nuclear negotiations in Geneva, according to media reports citing US officials. Following the failed third round of talks on Thursday evening, the joint strikes on Saturday resulted in damage and civilian casualties, prompting Iran to retaliate with missile attacks on Israel and US military facilities in the Middle East. Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto has off
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 20:19 WIB
Conflict Escalates as US and Iran Exchange Threats
The United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran on 28 February 2026, resulting in the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In response, Iran's Revolutionary Guards vowed severe retaliatory strikes using advanced missiles and drones, whilst US President Trump warned of unprecedented military force if Iran proceeds with attacks. The escalation marks a critical moment in US-Iran tensions, with both sides mobilising for further confrontation.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 20:18 WIB
KSBSI Appreciates Police Chief, Pledges Continued Support for Indonesian National Police under President
The head of Indonesia's Confederation of All-Indonesian Workers' Unions (KSBSI), Elly Rosita Silaban, has expressed appreciation for National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo and reaffirmed the union's commitment to supporting the Indonesian National Police (Polri) under presidential authority. This marks the first joint iftar gathering between KSBSI and Polri, and Silaban highlighted the police's labour affairs desk as instrumental in resolving worker disputes whilst hoping for its exp
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 20:18 WIB
Khamenei dead, China claims attack on Iran violates sovereignty
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been confirmed dead following a joint US-Israel military strike on Saturday, ending his 37-year leadership of Iran. China has strongly condemned the attack as a serious violation of Iranian sovereignty and called for an immediate end to military operations to preserve Middle Eastern stability. The strike also killed several senior Iranian military and government officials, prompting Iran to retaliate with missile attacks on Israeli and US military
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 20:17 WIB
If PT Agrinas Continues Importing 105,000 Indian Pick-up Trucks, KSPN Demands Immediate KPK and BPK Audit
The Confederation of Indonesian Workers' Unions (KSPN) has formally requested that the Anti-Corruption Commission (KPK) and Supreme Audit Board (BPK) conduct an immediate audit of PT Agrinas's plan to import 105,000 Mahindra Scorpio pick-up trucks from India, citing potential violations of Indonesia's domestic industry protection laws and concerns about a 6 trillion rupiah advance payment. KSPN has identified numerous irregularities in the procurement process, including the absence of stakeholde
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 20:17 WIB
Observer: Energy Preparedness Critical Amid Escalating Global Conflict
Rizky Yudaruddin, an economics observer at Mulawarman University, has warned that Indonesia must prioritise energy self-sufficiency given escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran that threaten critical international shipping routes. He cautions that disruptions to supply chains, particularly through the Red Sea shipping corridor which handles 70 per cent of global trade, could trigger significant crude oil price spikes that would severely impact Indonesia's oil
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 20:15 WIB
Police Designate Erwin Syndicate Drug Courier as Suspect Following February Arrest
The Indonesian National Police (Polri) has designated Akhsan Al Fadhil, alias Genda, as a suspect in a narcotics trafficking case after his arrest on 24 February 2026 in Pekanbaru, Riau. The arrest followed an investigation into a Class I methamphetamine distribution syndicate led by Erwin in Bima, West Nusa Tenggara, during which Genda was apprehended whilst attempting to flee with evidence of drug trafficking activities. The case remains connected to previous allegations involving a police off
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 20:15 WIB
Middle East Crisis Triggers Flight Cancellations Across Dozens of Airlines
Escalating conflict between Iran and Israel-US coalition has prompted eight Middle Eastern nations to close their airspace, forcing dozens of airlines to cancel or suspend flights to the region. Airlines including Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and major international carriers have suspended operations as approximately 24 per cent of flights to the Middle East were cancelled on Saturday, with further disruptions expected through early March 2026.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 20:15 WIB
Saan Mustopa Strengthens Engagement and Consolidation in East Java Electoral District 3
NasDem Party Deputy Chairman Saan Mustopa conducted the ninth day of the party's Ramadan Safari across East Java's Electoral District 3, encompassing Bondowoso, Situbondo, and Banyuwangi. The visit focused on party internal cohesion, moral foundations through pesantren engagement, and strengthening structural organisation in preparation for the 2029 elections through dialogues with local government heads.
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