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ASEAN leaders condemn armed attack on aid convoy in Myanmar

Southeast Asian leaders are condemning an armed attack on an aid convoy that the regional group arranged for displaced people in Myanmar

The Independent UK

Under pressure, ASEAN says ‘deeply concerned’ at Myanmar violence

Regional bloc leading diplomatic efforts to end violence caused by the 2021 military coup but has made scant progress.

Al Jazeera

Asean leaders 'deeply concerned' about Myanmar violence

JAKARTA: Southeast Asian nations said Wednesday they are "deeply concerned" about the violence ravaging Myanmar while condemning a recent attack on a convoy of diplomats delivering humanitarian aid in the country.

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ASEAN leaders say 'deeply concerned' about Myanmar violence

Labuan Bajo (Indonesia) (AFP) - Southeast Asian nations said Wednesday they are "deeply concerned" about the violence ravaging Myanmar, and condemned a recent attack on a convoy of diplomats delivering humanitarian aid in the country.

AFP

Myanmar aid convoy attack raises stakes for under-fire ASEAN

As leaders of regional bloc meet in Indonesia, crisis triggered by February 2021 military coup strikes close to home.

Al Jazeera

Alarm over Myanmar, sea feud under ASEAN summit spotlight

Alarm over Myanmar’s deadly civil strife and China’s aggressive actions in the disputed South China Sea will be under the spotlight this week when Southeast Asian leaders meet in Indonesia

The Independent UK

Singapore, Indonesia condemn attack on diplomats in Myanmar

Convoy delivering humanitarian aid came under fire in northeastern Shan State but escaped unharmed.

Al Jazeera

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ASEAN leaders to tackle regional crises at tropical resort

Southeast Asian leaders are meeting at a picturesque tourist destination with sun-splashed tropical islands to tackle regional crises

The Independent UK

Indonesia, Singapore alarmed as shots fired in Myanmar at diplomats, aid group

Indonesia and Singapore condemned an attack on a convoy of their diplomats and an ASEAN humanitarian aid body in military-ruled Myanmar, and called for an end to violence and a commitment to dialogue between warring groups.

Reuters

How can Indonesian journalists be best protected from digital attacks?

With digital attacks on journalists increasing, Indonesia's press council formed a task force in response. But could the country's laws be part of the problem?

360info

How to save Indonesia's independent media voices

Journalism has to stop sustained attacks on alternative media outlets.

360info

Indonesia's main party names Java governor as presidential candidate

Jakarta (Indonesia) (AFP) - Indonesia's largest party said on Friday it has nominated a popular provincial governor as its candidate for the 2024 presidential election, with outgoing President Joko Widodo backing the decision.

AFP

Indonesia court overturns order to delay 2024 elections

An Indonesian court on Tuesday overturned a lower court's controversial order to delay the 2024 national elections by two years, arguing it had overstepped its jurisdiction and had no authority to make the decision.

Reuters

Stadium disaster justice loses in Indonesia U-20 World Cup furore

Indonesia lost right to host youth World Cup over pro-Palestine stance but disaster victims say justice more important.

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Bangkok Post

Indonesia's EV goals hinge on green mining drive

With the world's largest reserves of nickel, used extensively in making batteries, Indonesia is aiming to become an electric vehicle powerhouse, not least by courting Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

The Independent UK

Tears, anger as Indonesian soccer fears FIFA sanctions

Indonesian soccer players and fans reacted with tears and outrage after the country was stripped of hosting rights for the Under-20 World Cup only eight weeks before the start of the tournament amid political turmoil over Israel’s participation, leaving Indonesian soccer at risk of further sanctions

The Guardian - UK

How Bali governor’s Israel protest ended Indonesia’s U20 World Cup dream

Football-mad country was due to host the men’s Under-20 World Cup in May but has been stripped of the tournament by Fifa

Al Jazeera

Surprise delay to Indonesia elections labelled unconstitutional

A Jakarta court ruled that elections set for 2024 cannot take place until at least 2025 but the constitution disagrees.

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Indonesia in FIFA talks after U-20 World Cup Israel protests

Jakarta (AFP) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo said Tuesday he was sending the country's football association chief for talks with FIFA about its hosting of the Under-20 World Cup after the draw was nixed following protests over Israel's participation.

ABC News

Indonesia's 'filthy rich officials' are being named and shamed by social media users to bring them down

An Indonesian official calls a press conference to declare his wife's designer handbags are indeed fake as a national scandal dubbed "Filthy Rich Officials" unfolds.

Reuters

Factbox-Indonesian parliament passes decree to replace 2020 jobs law

Indonesia's parliament on Tuesday passed into law an emergency decree on jobs and investment, eliminating legal uncertainty hanging over measures championed by President Joko Widodo to spur business sentiment in Southeast Asia's largest economy.

Reuters

Indonesia passes jobs decree into law, easing investment uncertainty

Indonesia's parliament on Tuesday passed into law an emergency decree on jobs and investment, eliminating legal uncertainty hanging over measures President Joko Widodo has pushed to spur investment in Southeast Asia's largest economy.

The Independent UK

One police official jailed after Indonesia stadium disaster which killed 135 people

The disaster was one of the worst in the sport’s entire history

ABC News

Can you really construct a new megacity in a jungle and convince millions to move there?

Indonesia wants up to 60,000 people to move from Jakarta to populate a new capital city by 2025. But the challenge and logistics of meeting that deadline are daunting.

The Independent UK

Indonesia acquits 2 police, jails 1 for deadly soccer crush

An Indonesian court has acquitted two police officials charged with negligence leading to the deaths of 135 people in October when police fired tear gas inside a stadium, setting off a panicked run for the exits

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