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Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 22:30 WIB
Former Iranian President Ahmadinejad Reported Dead in US-Israeli Attack
Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has been reported dead in an alleged US-Israeli attack on Tehran, according to Israeli journalist Amit Segal of N12News, though Iranian state media has yet to confirm the report. Ahmadinejad, who served as Iran's president from 2005 to 2013 and was known as a vocal Israel critic, was reportedly under house arrest following an alleged coup attempt weeks prior. The reported attack follows the confirmed deaths of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khame
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 22:27 WIB
Iran Retaliates: Three US Service Members Killed, Five Critically Wounded
The Pentagon has reported the first American military casualties from Operation Epic Fury, a major US-Israel military campaign against Iran, with three service members killed in action and five seriously wounded. Iran launched retaliatory strikes against US military installations across the Middle East following the joint air, land, and sea offensive, which targeted Iranian Revolutionary Guard facilities, air defence systems, and other critical infrastructure, resulting in at least 201 Iranian d
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 22:26 WIB
Pramono: Education Key to Breaking Cycle of Poverty in Jakarta
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo has emphasised education as the cornerstone for breaking the cycle of poverty and improving welfare among Jakarta's disadvantaged residents. The provincial government has allocated 1.6 trillion rupiah in its budget to support educational access through programmes including the Jakarta Smart Card (KJP) for primary and secondary schooling, free private school initiatives, and the Jakarta Outstanding Student Card (KJMU) for higher education and overseas scholar
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 22:25 WIB
Ship Dismantling Activities in Sekupang Questioned; Authorities Urged to Be Transparent
Ship dismantling operations at PT Seloko Batam Shipyard in Tanjung Riau, Batam, have drawn public scrutiny over potential environmental and maritime safety compliance. Coastal residents and environmental observers have called for open inspections by relevant authorities and public disclosure of environmental permits and waste management procedures, citing risks of pollution from residual fuel, oil, and hazardous substances in decommissioned vessels. The company and local authorities have yet to
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 22:24 WIB
PVMBG Prohibits Activities Within 2km of Erupting Mount Ibu Crater
The Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) has recommended that residents around Mount Ibu in West Halmahera, North Maluku, avoid activities within a 2-kilometre radius of the active crater following an eruption on Sunday at 17:37 WIT, with an ash column reaching approximately 300 metres above the summit. The volcano is currently at Alert Level II (Advisory), with a sectoral exclusion zone extending 3.5 kilometres in the direction of the crater opening to the north. The
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 22:22 WIB
Police Chief Emphasises National Unity and Public Order at Joint Iftar with KSBSI
Indonesian National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo attended a joint iftar dinner with the All-Indonesia Labour Union Confederation (KSBSI) on 1 March 2026, emphasising the importance of labour unions maintaining national unity and public security. Sigit highlighted that political and economic stability are essential for investment and economic growth, and stressed the need for cooperation across all sectors to manage global tensions affecting domestic conditions. The Police Chief reaf
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 22:22 WIB
Government Presents Lunar New Year Parade to Promote Tolerance and Creative Economy
The Indonesian government launched the 2026 Nusantara Lunar New Year Parade at Lapangan Banteng as a platform for cross-cultural tolerance and creative economy development, emphasising national unity and diversity through collaboration between government, communities, and the private sector. The parade, held between 22 February and 1 March 2026 and coinciding with Ramadhan, featured performances blending Chinese and Nusantara traditions, with participation from various regions including Pontiana
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 22:20 WIB
Suspect Arrested for Killing Sumatran Elephant with Severed Head in Pelalawan
Police in Riau Province have arrested a suspect in connection with the killing of a Sumatran elephant found with its head severed in a forestry concession area in Pelalawan district. The elephant was shot in the head on 2 February 2026, with the suspect subsequently cutting away half the head to remove tusks exceeding one metre in length. Investigators have recovered physical evidence including elephant tusks, a long-barrelled firearm, and ammunition, with full details to be disclosed at a press
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 22:18 WIB
Expanding Business Capacity, Kalog Targets Revenue of Rp2.47 Trillion
KAI Logistik (Kalog) has set an ambitious revenue target of Rp2.47 trillion for 2026, representing 119% growth from the 2025 realisation of Rp1.1 trillion, with projected profit of Rp176 billion. The expansion is driven by significant increases in multimodal transportation volumes, particularly in container, cement, and non-coal commodity transport exceeding 200% growth, alongside strategic initiatives including e-commerce expansion and infrastructure development.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 22:16 WIB
Islamic Boarding School Forum in Indramayu Calls for Qunut Nazilah and Support for Iran
The Forum of Islamic Boarding Schools (FPP) in Indramayu Regency, West Java, has formally declared full support for Iran in the escalating Middle Eastern conflict with Israel and the United States. As a spiritual demonstration of solidarity, the FPP has instructed all pesantren (Islamic boarding schools) in the district to recite Qunut Nazilah during daily obligatory prayers and students to perform Hizb Nashr to seek Iran's victory, whilst strongly condemning the US, Israel and their allies as w
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 22:15 WIB
Alarming Discovery: Doctors Find 8 cm Python Parasite in Human Brain
Australian doctors have discovered a rare parasitic roundworm (Ophidascaris robertsi), typically found only in carpet pythons, embedded in the brain of a 64-year-old woman from New South Wales. The infection caused severe inflammation and cognitive decline including depression and memory loss, marking the first recorded case of this parasite migrating to human brain tissue. Researchers believe the woman inadvertently ingested worm eggs from contaminated wild vegetation in the python's habitat.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 22:14 WIB
EV Users Urged to Choose Correct Tyres to Prevent "Aquaplaning"
South Korean tyre manufacturer Hankook Tire Sales Indonesia has urged electric vehicle users to select appropriate tyres to prevent aquaplaning and ensure optimal performance, particularly during rainy seasons. Data from Indonesian police (Korlantas Polri) shows that 3,715 accidents occurred in rainy conditions in 2025, equivalent to 2.4 per cent of total incidents, with road safety advocates emphasising the importance of tyre condition and reduced speeds during wet weather. Hankook iON tyres, s
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 22:13 WIB
MIND ID Supports National Energy Policy, Achieves Energy Self-Sufficiency
MIND ID, Indonesia's mining industry holding company, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the implementation of the National Energy Policy (KEN) to achieve national energy self-sufficiency through Government Regulation No. 40 of 2025. The holding, through integrated management of mineral and coal resources alongside its subsidiaries' strategic projects, is positioned to support Indonesia's energy independence, security, and energy transition agenda. MIND ID subsidiary PT Bukit Asam is ex
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 22:12 WIB
Bareskrim Arrests Drug Courier Before Escape, Ko Erwin's Right-Hand Man Genda Captured
Indonesian National Police's Bareskrim Narcotics Directorate arrested Akhsan Al-Fadhil (alias Genda), 53, a courier and associate of drug trafficker Erwin Iskandar (Ko Erwin) in Pekanbaru, Riau on 24 February 2026. Genda, who was attempting to flee to Riau, confessed to distributing 500 grams to 1 kilogram of crystal methamphetamine sourced from Jakarta to Bima, West Nusa Tenggara, with narcotics transported via Erwin's black Toyota Raize.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 22:09 WIB
Minister of Public Works Reveals Surprising Facts About Two Directors General's Resignations
Indonesia's Minister of Public Works Dody Hanggodo disclosed that the resignations of two Directors General—Dewi Chomistriana (Directorate General of Spatial Planning) and Dwi Purwantoro (Directorate General of Water Resources)—stemmed from a State Audit Board (BPK) investigation revealing up to Rp 3 trillion in potential state losses. Following inadequate responses from his ministry to BPK's findings in January and August 2025, Hanggodo took direct control of the case, establishing an ad hoc as
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 22:08 WIB
Police investigate homemade firecracker explosion that kills teenager in Ponorogo
Police in Ponorogo, East Java are investigating a homemade firecracker explosion that killed a 16-year-old boy and critically injured another person in a residential area on Sunday. The blast caused severe damage to a house and was reported to be audible up to three kilometres away, prompting authorities to warn the public against manufacturing or setting off illegal firecrackers due to safety risks.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 22:06 WIB
Constitutional Court to Rule on Hasto's Challenge to Obstruction of Justice Provisions in Anti-Corruption Law
The Constitutional Court will issue its ruling on Monday, 2 March 2026, regarding Hasto Kristiyanto's challenge to Article 21 of the Anti-Corruption Law (UU Tipikor), which addresses obstruction of justice provisions. Hasto's legal team argues that the obstruction of justice clause should only apply cumulatively—requiring obstruction across all stages of investigation, prosecution, and court proceedings—rather than individually at any single stage, and seeks to reduce the maximum three-year pris
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 22:04 WIB
KBPP Polri Supports Police Chief's Firm Action Against Errant Members
The Keluarga Besar Putra-Putri Polri (KBPP Polri) has expressed full support for National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo's firm stance in taking disciplinary action against police officers who violate regulations. The organisation emphasised that sanctions against errant members must be carried out through proper investigative processes and that such violations represent individual misconduct rather than institutional values. The Police Public Relations Division reiterated that the Na
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 22:00 WIB
Largest Foreign Share Purchases Since MSCI Announcement in January
Foreign investors have accumulated substantial purchases in large-capitalisation shares on the Indonesian Stock Exchange (BEI) over the past month, driven by Morgan Stanley Capital International's (MSCI) decision to delay adding new standard Indonesian stocks in February's rebalancing. United Tractors leads with net foreign inflows of IDR 788.44 billion, followed by Bank Mandiri (IDR 668.20 billion) and Astra International (IDR 499.60 billion), indicating that liquidity and business stability re
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 21:53 WIB
Threat of Strait of Hormuz Closure Following US-Israel Attack on Iran; Global Oil Prices At Risk of Surging
Iranian officials have threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz following US-Israeli attacks, raising serious concerns about global oil price spikes given that approximately 20 million barrels of crude oil and roughly one-fifth of global liquefied natural gas pass through this critical waterway daily. The strait, located between Oman and the UAE on one side and Iran on the other, is vital to global energy markets, with 84 per cent of crude exports transiting through it destined for Asian markets
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