Asia Indonesia According to the head of the National Counter-Terrorism Agency, the number of terrorist attacks carried out in the country is showing a declining trend, thanks to "prevention and counter-terrorism countermeasures based on violence"
Asia Indonesia Students in Jakarta staged protests against rising fuel prices and what they described as costly government programs that burden public finances; Demonstrators argued that increasing living costs are worsening economic pressures on ordinary Indonesians
Asia Indonesia The prediction platform Polymarket has been blocked after bets emerged on President Prabowo Subianto’s presidency; Authorities cited regulatory concerns, highlighting Jakarta’s stricter stance on online betting and politically sensitive digital content
Asia Indonesia The House of Representatives is pushing to lead revisions to election laws in Indonesia, amid stalled talks with the government; The dispute could affect oversight, candidate requirements and institutional balance
Asia Indonesia Officials in East Jakarta faced backlash after using an AI-generated image to respond to a public complaint, raising concerns over transparency; The fact highlight risks of using AI in public communication without clear disclosure or verification