Kiren Rijiju Says Muslim Population May Match Indonesia

By BPN News Desk May 10, 2026

National

Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has said India’s Muslim population may be nearly on par with Indonesia’s population after the next Census data is released. Kiren Rijiju On Muslim Population In India Rijiju made the remarks in Mumbai after attending a programme on the Parsi

International

Over 60 Countries Condemn Lebanon Peacekeeper Attacks

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

More than 60 countries have joined Indonesia in strongly condemning attacks on United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon, after recent incidents killed three Indonesian personnel and injured peacekeepers from several other countries. The coordinated diplomatic response reflects growing alarm over the safety of UNIFIL forces as violence in southern Lebanon continues to

International

Indonesia Condemns Israel Death Penalty Law

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

Indonesia Condemns Israeli Death Penalty Law Indonesia has joined growing international criticism of Israel’s newly passed death penalty law, calling it unacceptable and accusing it of violating basic humanitarian and legal principles. The law has drawn sharp reactions because critics say it is designed to apply overwhelmingly to Palestinians tried in military courts,

International

Indonesia Plans Savings To Tackle Iran War Impact

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Indonesia is preparing budget savings of up to 80 trillion rupiah, about $4.7 billion, to cushion its economy from the fallout of the US-Israel war against Iran. The move reflects growing concern in Jakarta over rising energy costs, inflation pressure and the wider economic risks linked to the conflict in West Asia. Indonesia Plans 80 […]

International

Indonesia Flood Death Toll Crosses 1,000, Aid Intensified

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

Indonesia’s flood-related death toll has crossed 1,000 as severe monsoon rains continue to batter large parts of the country, triggering landslides, flash floods, and widespread destruction. Authorities confirmed that the casualties have been reported across multiple provinces, with densely populated and low-lying areas among the worst affected. Widespread Damage and

International

Flood Death Toll In Indonesia Crosses 900

By BPN News Desk December 7, 2025

Severe flooding and landslides in Indonesia have killed more than 900 people, according to officials monitoring the situation. The deaths have been reported mainly from Sumatra, where continuous rains and collapsed slopes have wiped out homes and farmland. Large parts of the affected areas remain submerged, and rescue teams are still reaching remote locations. Remote […]

Defence National

India–Indonesia Deepen Defence Industry Ties

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

India and Indonesia have agreed to strengthen defence-industrial cooperation after high-level talks in New Delhi. The meeting, part of the India–Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue, focused on expanding strategic collaboration and boosting long-term defence partnerships between the two nations. Both sides reiterated their commitment to a stable and rules-based

International

Strong 6.6 Quake Jolts Indonesia’s Sumatra

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

A powerful 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, on November 27, 2025. According to the USGS, the epicentre was located near Simeulue Island at a depth of around 25 km. The tremors were felt across western Indonesia, prompting residents in several districts to rush outdoors. No Tsunami Threat Issued Indonesia’s tsunami monitoring […]

International

School Collapse Kills, Injures in Indonesia

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2025

An Islamic boarding school in Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia, collapsed on September 29, 2025, while students were performing afternoon prayers. The accident occurred at Al Khoziny school during an unauthorized expansion. Casualties & Rescues At least one student died, and 99 others were injured, some critically. Rescue teams fear around 38 students may still be […]

International

Trump Hints at Trade Deal with Indonesia

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new trade agreement with Indonesia, calling it a “great deal for everybody.” The announcement follows Trump’s earlier threat to impose a 32% tariff on Indonesian imports starting August 1. The new understanding, as described by Trump, would avert the tariff and strengthen bilateral economic ties. Trump claimed he […]