Severe rains and flash floods have killed at least 19 people in Indonesia this week. The disaster hit two of the country’s major islands on Tuesday. The National Disaster Agency confirmed landslides and flooding in seven districts. Many homes were damaged and hundreds of residents were forced to flee. According to officials, the worst-hit area […]
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Pakistan-Indonesia trade soars to $4.7 Billion
Bilateral trade between Pakistan and Indonesia reached a record $4.7 billion in the fiscal year 2024–25, showing a 40% growth from $3.36 billion in FY2023. This sharp increase highlights strengthening economic ties between the two nations. Both countries are currently in advanced negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) aimed at expanding market access and […]
Protests over driver’s death in Indonesia lead to blaze, killing 3
A fire sparked by protesters at a council building in Makassar, Indonesia, has claimed the lives of at least three people. The fire occurred amid nationwide protests triggered by the death of a motorcycle taxi driver, who was struck by a police vehicle during a rally against low wages and lawmakers’ financial perks. The protests, […]
Top 10 Countries where heavy rain doesn’t disrupt daily life
Despite receiving between 2,700 to 3,600 millimeters of rain annually, ten countries around the world continue to function smoothly without major disruptions to daily life. These countries include Malaysia, Indonesia, Bali, Panama, Samoa, Brunei, Costa Rica, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, and São Tomé and Príncipe. In these regions, monsoon conditions persist throughout the year. […]
Pakistan, Indonesia pledge deeper cultural exchange
ISLAMABAD, July 24 – In a meeting marked by goodwill and cultural unity, Pakistan and Indonesia vowed to deepen cooperation in heritage, culture, and public diplomacy. The commitment came during a call-on by Indonesian Minister Counsellor for Public Diplomacy, Mr. Rahmat Hindiarta, to Pakistan’s Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Division, Mr. Aurangzeb Khan […]
US cuts tariffs to 19% in major trade deal with Indonesia
US President Donald Trump announced a major trade agreement with Indonesia, reducing proposed tariffs on Indonesian products from 32% to 19%. This deal aims to balance the US trade deficit with Indonesia, which is nearly $18 billion. According to Reuters, the agreement includes Indonesia increasing its purchases of American airplanes, energy products, and agricultural goods. […]
Pakistan dominates Indonesia to reach Asian U16 semifinals
Pakistan’s U16 volleyball team has made a spectacular run at the Asian U16 Volleyball Championship in Thailand by qualifying for the semifinals. In the first crossover round match, Pakistan faced Indonesia and won decisively 3-0, with set scores of 25-23, 25-20, and 25-20. After winning all three matches in the preliminary group stage without dropping […]
Military cooperation on the rise: Munir meets Indonesia’s defence chief
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met Indonesia’s Defence Minister Lieutenant General (Retd) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin in Rawalpindi on July 15, 2025. They discussed strengthening military cooperation between Pakistan and Indonesia. The meeting included officials from various services and intelligence agencies. Both sides shared views on regional security and ways to enhance defence collaboration. ISPR highlighted the […]
‘Aura farming’ dance on a boat makes kid overnight sensation
An 11-year-old boy from Indonesia has become an overnight internet sensation after his accidental dance on a moving boat went viral. The video shows him balancing at the edge of a racing boat, unknowingly performing unique dance moves to keep from falling. Dressed in all black, with matching cap and sunglasses, the boy named Ryan […]
Saudi and Indonesia unite for Gaza peace, seal $27B in mega deals
Saudi Arabia and Indonesia have called for an immediate end to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In a joint statement, they condemned the use of starvation and blockade by Israel. They also rejected any forced displacement of Palestinians, calling it a clear violation of international law. Both countries urged the global community to take real […]