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Newly inaugurated Indonesian President Subianto visits China in first overseas trip
Read full article: Newly inaugurated Indonesian President Subianto visits China in first overseas tripIndonesian President Prabowo Subianto has pledged to maintain close ties with China during a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, his first overseas stop since he took office three weeks ago.
New President Subianto swears in Indonesia's largest Cabinet since 1966, with 109 members
Read full article: New President Subianto swears in Indonesia's largest Cabinet since 1966, with 109 membersNewly inaugurated President Prabowo Subianto has sworn in Indonesia’s largest Cabinet since 1966, with 109 members representing his pledge for a strong government.
Who is Prabowo Subianto, the former general who becomes Indonesia’s new president?
Read full article: Who is Prabowo Subianto, the former general who becomes Indonesia’s new president?A wealthy former general with ties to both Indonesia's popular outgoing president and the country's dictatorial past will be inaugurated Sunday as the nation's new leader.
Indonesia and Australia finalize new bilateral defense treaty
Read full article: Indonesia and Australia finalize new bilateral defense treatyIndonesia and Australia have finalized a new bilateral defense treaty that will enhance the neighboring nations’ ability to operate their militaries in each other’s territory.
Indonesia's new capital isn't ready yet. The president is celebrating Independence Day there anyway
Read full article: Indonesia's new capital isn't ready yet. The president is celebrating Independence Day there anywayIndonesia is marking 79 years of independence with a ceremony in its future new capital of Nusantara, a city still under construction.
Indonesian president holds the first cabinet meeting in the nation's unfinished future capital
Read full article: Indonesian president holds the first cabinet meeting in the nation's unfinished future capitalIndonesian President Joko Widodo held his first cabinet meeting in the nation's future capital of Nusantara, surrounded by miles of construction sites and doubts about the sustainability of the ambitious megaproject that remains behind schedule.
Prabowo Subianto seals victory as Indonesia's next leader after a top court rejects rivals' appeals
Read full article: Prabowo Subianto seals victory as Indonesia's next leader after a top court rejects rivals' appealsIndonesia’s top court has rejected appeals by two losing presidential candidates who demanded a revote, alleging widespread irregularities and fraud in the February polls.
China and Indonesia call for cease-fire in Gaza
Read full article: China and Indonesia call for cease-fire in GazaThe Chinese and Indonesian foreign ministers called for an immediate and lasting cease-fire in Gaza after a meeting in Jakarta on Thursday, condemning the humanitarian costs of Israel's ongoing war against Hamas.
Japanese leader visits new chip factory, stressing ties with Taiwan and support for key technology
Read full article: Japanese leader visits new chip factory, stressing ties with Taiwan and support for key technologyJapanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited a new semiconductor plant for which his government has pledged more than $7 billion of support to secure a steady supply of chips.
Indonesian president-elect vows to further strengthen ties with Japan after visiting China
Read full article: Indonesian president-elect vows to further strengthen ties with Japan after visiting ChinaIndonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto said on a visit to Japan that he wants to “further strengthen” relations between the countries.
Indonesia's top court hears election appeals of candidates who lost and want a revote
Read full article: Indonesia's top court hears election appeals of candidates who lost and want a revoteIndonesia’s top court has heard appeals lodged by two losing presidential candidates who are demanding a revote, alleging widespread irregularities and fraud at the polls.
Prabowo Subianto's election as Indonesia's next president is official. Why is it being challenged?
Read full article: Prabowo Subianto's election as Indonesia's next president is official. Why is it being challenged?Indonesia’s electoral commission has confirmed Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, a former general linked to past human rights abuses, was elected president.
Indonesia's defense minister, accused of abuses under dictatorship, is declared election winner
Read full article: Indonesia's defense minister, accused of abuses under dictatorship, is declared election winnerIndonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto has been declared the winner of the presidential election in the world's third-largest democracy.
Indonesian presidential rivals plan to contest official election results with allegations of fraud
Read full article: Indonesian presidential rivals plan to contest official election results with allegations of fraudThe camps of the two presidential candidates who appear to have lost in Indonesia’s election last month say they plan to challenge the official results at the Constitutional Court with allegations of widespread fraud.
Indonesia's likely next president made 4-star general despite links to alleged human rights abuses
Read full article: Indonesia's likely next president made 4-star general despite links to alleged human rights abusesIndonesian President Joko Widodo has awarded an honorary four-star general rank to Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, a former high-ranking army officer who is linked to human rights abuses and who emerged as the apparent winner of the Feb. 14 presidential election.
Indonesia and Australia hold defense talks as both nations move toward signing a security agreement
Read full article: Indonesia and Australia hold defense talks as both nations move toward signing a security agreementIndonesia and Australia have held high-level talks in Jakarta as the neighboring countries seek to strengthen security ties by signing a defense cooperation agreement in the coming months.
How will Prabowo Subianto, an ex-general who's never held elective office, lead Indonesia?
Read full article: How will Prabowo Subianto, an ex-general who's never held elective office, lead Indonesia?Foreign leaders have congratulated Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto on his apparent victory in Indonesia’s presidential election, while rights activists called him a threat.
Families of Indonesian activists tortured by soldiers 25 years ago shocked at general's election win
Read full article: Families of Indonesian activists tortured by soldiers 25 years ago shocked at general's election winFamilies of Indonesian activists who were kidnapped and tortured by the military 25 years ago have expressed shock over the apparent presidential victory of Prabowo Subianto, whom they blame for the atrocities.
Who is Prabowo Subianto, the former general who's Indonesia's next president?
Read full article: Who is Prabowo Subianto, the former general who's Indonesia's next president?A wealthy ex-general with ties to both Indonesia’s popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past looks set to be its next leader.
Former Indonesian general linked to human rights abuses claims victory in presidential election
Read full article: Former Indonesian general linked to human rights abuses claims victory in presidential electionA former general linked to past human rights abuses has claimed victory in Indonesia’s presidential election.
What's at stake in Indonesia, which is choosing a president and some 20,000 other office holders
Read full article: What's at stake in Indonesia, which is choosing a president and some 20,000 other office holdersIndonesia has opened polling stations where nearly 205 million eligible voters will choose a new president and some 20,000 other public officials.
A defense minister and 2 former governors are vying for Indonesia’s presidency
Read full article: A defense minister and 2 former governors are vying for Indonesia’s presidencyIndonesian voters are deciding who will be the successor to popular President Joko Widodo, who is serving his second and final term.
Indonesia's president, who mingles with people and listens to Metallica, still popular in last term
Read full article: Indonesia's president, who mingles with people and listens to Metallica, still popular in last termJoko Widodo’s phenomenal rise from a riverside slum, where he grew up, to the presidency of Indonesia shows how far the world’s third-largest democracy has veered from a brutal authoritarian era decades ago.
Indonesian presidential vote highlights tradeoffs between fast growth and a healthy environment
Read full article: Indonesian presidential vote highlights tradeoffs between fast growth and a healthy environmentTradeoffs between strong growth and a healthy environment are not dominating the headlines in the runup to the Feb. 14 presidential election in Indonesia, the world's third-largest democracy.
Indonesian presidential hopefuls are trying social media, K-pop to win young voters. Will it work?
Read full article: Indonesian presidential hopefuls are trying social media, K-pop to win young voters. Will it work?As Indonesia votes this month to replace popular President Joko Widodo, all three candidates have all been aggressively seeking to win the votes of younger people, reaching out to them on the apps they use, through the K-pop music many love, and even video gaming events.
Indonesian security minister quits Cabinet to focus on running for vice president
Read full article: Indonesian security minister quits Cabinet to focus on running for vice presidentIndonesia’s top security minister has resigned from the Cabinet of President Joko Widodo to focus on running for vice president in this month’s election.
Over 50 countries go to the polls in 2024. The year will test even the most robust democracies
Read full article: Over 50 countries go to the polls in 2024. The year will test even the most robust democraciesMore than 50 countries that together have half the world’s population are expecting national elections in 2024.