Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has declared the defense of the country's sovereignty in the South China Sea. Indonesia does not recognize China's territorial claims, despite the maritime agreement signed.
A new study of 100,000 people from seven countries has found a link between loneliness and depression. The impact of loneliness on depression differs significantly between Asian and Western countries, and smoking and alcohol are important risk factors.
Indonesian authorities evacuate 16,000 people due to the eruption of the Levotobi Laki Laki volcano. The disaster killed 9 people, injured 63, and damaged more than 2,300 houses.
Five-day naval exercises between Indonesia and Russia started at the base of Surabaya and in the Java Sea. russia sent three corvettes, a tanker and a tugboat to participate in joint maneuvers.
Six people were killed in the eruption of the volcano Livotobi Laki Laki on the island of Flores in Indonesia. The volcano spewed ash to a height of 2 km, damaging villages and forcing the evacuation of 10,000 locals.
The Indonesian government has banned the sale of Google Pixel smartphones due to non-compliance with localization requirements. According to the rules, 40% of components for phones must be locally produced.
A large-scale fire broke out at a vegetable oil factory in Jakarta, killing one person. 20 fire trucks fought the fire, which quickly engulfed the building.
Indonesian authorities have banned the sale of iPhone 16 due to non-compliance with the 40% local content requirement. About 9000 devices have already entered the country through passenger luggage, but their sale will be illegal.
The Pentagon has approved the sale of NASAMS air defense systems and radar systems to Taiwan. The delivery includes advanced AMRAAM surface-to-air missiles successfully tested in Ukraine.
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the start of the process of joining the BRICS. New President Prabowo Subianto is seeking to strengthen the country's role in international relations.
The Vietnamese parliament unanimously elected General Luong Quong as the country's new president. In his inaugural speech, he promised to strengthen the defense and create a modern army.
73-year-old former general Prabowo Subianto is sworn in as the new president of Indonesia. He succeeds Joko Widodo, who had led the country for 10 years.
The Ukrainian culinary expert shared a recipe for popular cinnamon rolls. Mr. Klopotenko explained the history of sinabons and provided detailed instructions on how to make them at home.
Representatives of Ukraine met with G20 ambassadors to discuss the Victory Plan and the Peace Formula. The parties discussed holding thematic conferences and preparations for the Second Global Peace Summit.
China may raise $850 billion from special treasury bonds over three years. The funds will be used to stimulate the economy and help local governments with their debts.
The volume of Russian oil transported by the shadow fleet increased from 2. 4 to 4.1 million barrels per day. 70% of Russian marine oil is transported by poorly maintained and insufficiently insured tankers.
Indonesian authorities have asked Apple and Google to block the Chinese app Temu. This decision is aimed at protecting local small and medium-sized businesses from unhealthy competition with cheap Chinese goods.
Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine's port infrastructure to reduce its export potential. Over 3 months, 300 facilities, 177 vehicles, and 22 civilian vessels were damaged, and 79 civilians were injured.
Brazil's president has called for a plan to negotiate an end to the conflict in Ukraine. Zelenskiy rejected the proposal as “destructive,” insisting on his own peace initiative.
Philip Mertens, a pilot from New Zealand, was released after 19 months in captivity in Indonesia. After his release, he underwent a medical checkup and had an emotional live phone call with his family.
During the year of operation of the Ukrainian sea corridor, 70 million tons of cargo were exported on 2,500 ships. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of this for the countries of Asia, Africa, Europe, and America, as well as for the humanitarian initiative Grain from Ukraine.
Political consultations between Ukraine and Indonesia took place in Kyiv. The parties discussed bilateral cooperation, the situation in Ukraine, the second in Ukraine, the second Peace Summit, the global agenda and prospects for Ukraine's cooperation with ASEAN were discussed.
Leading fashion brands are shifting orders from Bangladesh due to unrest following the fall of the government of Sheikh Hasina. Factories have been closed, some have been burned, leading to supply delays and loss of trust from international companies.
Ukraine increased its food exports to 4. 2 million tons in July, twice as much as last year. The increase comes despite a drop in production due to the war, but the trend is not guaranteed to continue.
The Philippines and China have exchanged accusations after their planes collided over the disputed territory of the South China Sea.
China's Special Representative Li Hui suggested that Indonesia work together to resume dialogue on Ukraine. Indonesia praised China's role in facilitating a political settlement of the "crisis in Ukraine.
In July 2024, Ukraine exported $3 billion worth of goods, mainly to the EU and China. The most exported products were wheat, rapeseed, barley, and ores, with Poland, Spain, Germany, and China as the main partners.
The Turkish government will meet with representatives of Instagram after blocking access to the social network. Millions of users lost the ability to communicate, and companies lost contact with customers due to blocking.
Joko Widodo held his first meetings in the new capital, Nusantara, where 80% of the infrastructure work has been completed. The president plans to inaugurate the new capital on August 17, although an official decree on the move has not yet been signed.
The Argos Georgia sinks due to flooding near the Falkland Islands. 6 people died, 14 were rescued, and 7 went missing. Among the crew were citizens of different countries, including russia.
