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Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 15:31 WIB
Trump's Attack on Iran Triggers Global Uncertainty, Economic Risks Intensify
US President Donald Trump's decision to launch military strikes against Iran has sparked renewed global uncertainty and economic concerns across international energy markets and business sectors. The military action contradicts Trump's earlier statements opposing foreign intervention, raising questions from analysts who describe the conflict as a "war of choice" driven by Israeli pressure. Trump has now cited Iranian ballistic missile development as a threat, though analysts note the administrat
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 15:31 WIB
Preparation for 2026 Eid Homecoming: Delay System at Bakauheni, Weather Mitigation, and Special Focus on Gorontalo
Indonesia's Lampung Police have implemented a traffic delay system strategy to manage congestion at Bakauheni Port during the 2026 Eid homecoming exodus, with vehicles directed to rest areas and buffer zones depending on traffic load indicators. The Transport Ministry emphasises weather mitigation across all transport modes and has given special attention to Gorontalo Province, which expects 340,000 homebound travellers, whilst a national survey predicts 143.91 million people (50.60 per cent of
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 15:30 WIB
The 53 Million Ton Golden Mountain in Indonesia That Shocked the World
In 1993, the Canadian mining company Bre-X claimed to have discovered a mountain of gold weighing 53 million tonnes in East Kalimantan, causing global attention and dramatically inflating the company's share price to 7 trillion rupiahs. However, the discovery proved to be an elaborate fraud when Freeport's field verification in March 1997 revealed that the Busang area contained no gold, triggering the company's collapse and implicating prominent Indonesian figures including President Suharto's a
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 15:26 WIB
Dubai Airport Closed Amid US–Iran Conflict: Latest Developments
Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport have suspended all flight operations due to escalating security tensions in the Middle East. The closure significantly impacts global connectivity as DXB is the world's busiest international airport, with no confirmed timeline for resumption of normal operations from Dubai authorities.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 15:24 WIB
JK: Indonesia Not Equivalent to the US, How Can We Reconcile?
Former Vice President Jusuf Kalla expressed scepticism about President Prabowo Subianto's plan to mediate between the United States and Iran, citing Indonesia's unequal bargaining position with the US. Kalla pointed to Indonesia's allegedly imbalanced reciprocal trade agreement with America and warned that mediation between unequal parties is unlikely to succeed, comparing the challenge to the intractable Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 15:22 WIB
Indonesia Demands World Uphold Law and Stop Aggression
Indonesia's Kebangkitan Bangsa Party (PKB) has condemned joint US-Israeli military operations against Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as illegal assassination and a dangerous violation of international law that threatens global stability. PKB called for independent UN investigations, strict sanctions against violations without double standards, and urgent diplomatic de-escalation in the Middle East conflict. The statement follows confirmed reports that Khamenei was killed in missile strikes o
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 15:18 WIB
Bank Syariah Indonesia Hosts BSI Auto Ramadan Festival
Bank Syariah Indonesia Regional IX Kalimantan held the BSI Auto Ramadan Festival 2026 in Banjarmasin over two days, featuring vehicle financing offers with special promotional rates of 2.22 per cent margin and exclusive benefits including gold savings and hajj savings programmes. The event showcased various automobile and motorcycle brands with test drives, religious talks, orphan aid distributions, and attractive prizes, whilst offering Islamic financing schemes and document simplification for
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 15:17 WIB
US-Israel Attack on Iran Causes 1,631 Passengers at Denpasar Airport to Miss Flights
Bali's I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport cancelled five international departing flights by Sunday, 1 March 2026, affecting 1,631 passengers following airspace closures across Middle Eastern nations in response to the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Three major airlines—Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad—have been impacted, with airport authorities providing hotel accommodation and establishing help desks to assist affected passengers with refunds and rebooking.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 15:17 WIB
Head of KPAI and Chair of Fatayat NU Margareth Aliyatul Passes Away
Margareth Aliyatul Maimunah, Chair of the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) and Chair of Fatayat NU (the women's organisation of Nahdlatul Ulama), has passed away on Sunday 1 March at Fatmawati Hospital in Jakarta following intensive medical care. The prominent activist, who led KPAI from 2022-2027 and headed Fatayat NU from 2022-2027, came from a pesantren family background in East Java and was widely respected for her wisdom and advocacy for child protection.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 15:17 WIB
Pertamina Halts Pertalite Distribution at Bekasi Timur Fuel Station Following Vehicle Breakdowns
PT Pertamina Patra Niaga has suspended the distribution of Pertalite fuel at a service station in Bekasi Timur following complaints from consumers who reported their vehicles stalling after refuelling with contaminated fuel allegedly mixed with water. Twenty-one motorcycles and four cars have been affected by the issue, with Pertamina conducting an investigation into the cause whilst assuring customers that Pertalite fuel at other nearby stations remains safe and uncontaminated.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 15:17 WIB
Iran vs US-Israel Conflict Escalates, Global Oil Prices Set to Surge
Escalating military tensions between the United States and Israel against Iran have triggered retaliatory strikes and threaten to disrupt global oil markets. US President Donald Trump claimed to have destroyed Iran's nuclear programme and allegedly killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, whilst Iran has responded with missile attacks on American military assets and regional infrastructure across the Gulf. Oil prices have already risen 2.8 percent to over $67 per barrel for West Texas Intermediate cr
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 15:16 WIB
AI Memory Crisis: HP Admits 35 Per Cent of PC Production Costs Now Consumed by RAM
HP has disclosed that memory component costs—RAM and storage—now account for approximately 35 per cent of the total bill of materials for its PCs, nearly doubling in just one quarter. The supply crisis stems from massive global AI infrastructure development, with chip manufacturers prioritising high-bandwidth memory for data centres over standard consumer-grade memory, driving up prices and threatening PC market demand through 2027.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 15:15 WIB
MUI Condemns US-Israel Attack on Iran, Urges Indonesia to Withdraw from BoP
The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has issued an official statement condemning the combined US-Israel military strikes against Iran and expressing condolences over the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, characterising the attacks as violations of national sovereignty. The MUI has called on the Indonesian government to withdraw its membership from the Board of Peace (BoP), arguing the mechanism is ineffective in achieving genuine peace in Palestine and may strengthen an inequi
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 15:14 WIB
Profile of Iranian Defence Minister and IRGC Commander Killed in US-Israeli Attack
Iran confirmed that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and senior military officials Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander Mohammed Pakpour were killed in a sudden US-Israeli attack on Teheran. Both military leaders were prominent figures in Iran's defence establishment, with Nasirzadeh having served as Defence Minister since August 2024 and Pakpour appointed as IRGC Commander in June 2025 following the assassination of his predecessor.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 15:13 WIB
Foreign Ministry Urges Indonesian Citizens to Postpone Travel to the Middle East
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Indonesian citizens to postpone travel to the Middle East region in light of escalating security tensions following US and Israeli military operations against Iran. The ministry is coordinating with its diplomatic missions across the region to monitor the situation and provide assistance to citizens, with emergency hotlines available for those requiring support.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 15:10 WIB
Iran-Israel Conflict: Foreign Ministry Opens Emergency Hotline for Indonesian Citizens in Middle East
Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has activated emergency communication channels and coordination with all Indonesian diplomatic missions in the Middle East to ensure the safety of Indonesian citizens (WNI) amid escalating tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel following the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The government has advised Indonesian citizens in affected areas to remain calm and vigilant whilst following local authorities' guidance, and urged Indonesia
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 15:09 WIB
2026 Hajj Operations Unaffected by Middle East Political Dynamics
Indonesia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has assured that the 2026 hajj pilgrimage will proceed as planned despite escalating political and security tensions in the Middle East. Deputy Minister Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak stated that all preparation stages remain on schedule with no current impact from regional instability. The government is also advising prospective umrah pilgrims scheduled to depart soon to postpone their journeys as a precautionary measure, whilst coordinating closely with Saudi A
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 15:09 WIB
MPR deputy urges strict hygiene standards in free meal programme
MPR deputy Yudhoyono has called for rigorous hygiene oversight in Indonesia's free meal programme (MBG), emphasising that food ingredients, containers and utensils must all meet strict cleanliness and nutritional standards to protect children's health. He warned that despite menu adjustments during Ramadan, the programme must maintain established nutritional and budgetary standards to prevent health incidents, whilst highlighting SPPG Karanglo in East Java as a model facility that could strength
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 15:08 WIB
Five Flights from Bali to Middle East Cancelled, 1,631 Passengers Affected
Bali's I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport has cancelled five international flights to the Middle East, affecting 1,631 passengers from Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad due to airspace closures in the region. The airport is working with airlines to provide hotel accommodation for affected passengers and has set up help desks to assist with refunds, route changes, and rebooking. The airport will continue to provide updates as airspace restrictions remain in effect.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 15:08 WIB
UI Clarifies Man in Yellow Jacket at Police Headquarters Protest Is Not a Student
Universitas Indonesia (UI) has clarified that the man wearing a yellow UI jacket who was filmed in a confrontation with police during a demonstration at National Police Headquarters on 27 February is not a UI student. Through verification with the official Higher Education Database (PDDIKTI), UI confirmed the individual is an active student at another institution with no academic affiliation to UI. The university emphasised its commitment to democratic freedoms whilst rejecting unlawful or provo
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