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UK and Indonesia agree $5.2 billion maritime deal to boost Indo-Pacific security

UK and Indonesia have agreed to $5.24 billion (£4 billion) maritime deal, led by British defense firm Babcock.

Trump reaches trade deals with Japan, Philippines and Indonesia ahead of tariff deadline

The United States has struck new trade deals with Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines, just days before the Trump administration’s self-imposed August 1 tariff deadline.

Trump extends tariff deadline to August 1, threatens duties up to 40% on certain countries

Trump announced an extension of the deadline for imposing new reciprocal tariffs to August 1, while warning that duties of up to 40% will be levied on selected countries if trade agreements are not reached by then.

Trump threatens Tariffs on nations aligned with BRICS as bloc pushes back on trade pressure

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to countries aligning with the BRICS group of emerging economies, vowing to impose an additional 10% tariff on any nation supporting what he described as “anti-American” policies. The threat, delivered...

Ramadan 2025: Mass Iftar at Jakarta’s Istiqlal mosque brings together thousands of Muslims

Istiqlal Grand Mosque in Jakarta hosts mass iftar during Ramadan 2025, bringing together thousands of Muslims from across the city and beyond

Turkish drone giant Baykar signs agreement to set up UAV factory in Indonesia

Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar has entered into a joint venture agreement with Indonesia’s defense holding company, Republikorp, to establish a drone manufacturing facility in the Southeast Asian country.

Indonesia and Japan deepen defense and economic ties

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto committed to strengthening cooperation across defense, energy, and food security during talks on Saturday in Bogor, Indonesia. The meeting highlighted Japan's growing focus on Southeast Asia amid China's increasing influence...

Pakistan-Bangladesh direct shipping route cuts transit times by 50% boosting regional trade

The introduction of a direct maritime link between Pakistan and Bangladesh has already made waves in regional trade, with more than 1,000 containers shipped since its launch in October 2024

Indonesia signs $1.3 billion deal with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for two multipurpose offshore patrol vessels

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri signed a $1.3 billion (€1.18 billion) contract on March 28 to supply the Indonesian Navy with two 4,900-ton PPA ships.
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Maduro in US custody after US military operation, Trump says US will ‘run’ Venezuela for now

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores landed in New York on Saturday hours after being...
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