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Jokowi, Abbas discuss Palestinian issues

Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas held a meeting here on Sunday ...

Revision of law on terrorism necessary

The discourse on the revision of law on terrorism is deemed necessary to prevent acts of terror and to find a solution ...

Indonesia steps up security measures following Jakarta terror attack

Jakarta (ANTARA News)  - The terror attack in the heart of Jakarta on January 14 has prompted Indonesian ...

year-ender: Diplomatic Ties of Indonesia, Palestine to Open New Chapter Early 2016

Early 2016 hopefully will be a new chapter for the diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Palestine as Indonesia ...

Indonesia to open consulate in Ramallah early 2016

Indonesia will officially open an honorary consulate in Ramallah in early 2016 and will be led by a Palestinian, a ...

Government to avoid deadlock in debate over draft state budget

The government will seek a compromise to avoid deadlock in the debate over the 2016 draft state budget. Cabinet ...

IMF denies suggestion Lagarde to discuss financial aid in Jakarta

The International Monetary Fund denied suggestion that its managing director Christine Lagarde will discuss financial ...

Forming national cyber agency a priority : Security minister

Coordinating Minister for Law, Security and Political Affairs Luhut Pandjaitan said forming a national cyber agency ...

Indonesian parliament hails cabinet reshuffle

Welcoming President Joko Widodos move to reshuffle his working cabinet, the parliament said that it gave new hope amid ...

Jokowi's new cabinet gives new hope : Observer

Economic and political observer from Labor Institute Indonesia, Andy William Sinaga, said the cabinet reshuffle of ...

1,500 attend Dayak Youths National Congress

As many as 1,500 participants from across the country attended the National Congress of the Dayak Youths of Indonesia ...

Tolikara incident a tip of the iceberg

The Tolikara incident of intolerance in Papua was only a tip of the iceberg that needs serious addressing. ...

Clemency for Antasari not against constitution: Minister Yasonna

Law and Human Rights Minister Yasonna Laoly said it is not against the Constitution if the President Joko Widodo ...

Indonesian AG optimistic to settle cases of human right violation

The Indonesian Attorney General (AG) HM Prasetyo said he is optimistic he could settle as soon as possible all cases ...

Indonesia to protest frequent border violation by Malaysia

The government will protest frequent violation of borders by Malaysia in North Kalimantanm, senior minister said. ...