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Indonesian citizen released from hostage in South Philippines

An Indonesian citizen who was kidnapped in Sabah waters, Malaysia, and later held hostage in the Sulu Islands, ...

News focus - Fate of two abducted Indonesian fishermen in Sabah still unknown by Eliswan

The fate of two Indonesian fishermen was still unkown after being carried away by their abductors to a location which ...

Bomb at Philippines street festival kills 2, wounds 37

A homemade bomb hidden under a motorcycle killed two people, one a child, and wounded 37 at a local street festival in ...

Philippines expects more investment from Indonesia

The Philippines government anticipates more investment from Indonesia in the southern Philippines, as the Bangsamoro ...

At least 6 killed in car bomb attack in southern Philippines

A powerful bomb apparently rigged to a vehicle exploded on Tuesday in the southern Philippines island of Basilan, ...

Marsudi receives visit from MILF delegation

Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Retno Marsudi, on Thursday received a visit from the delegation of Moro ...

Defense minister identifies four crucial regional security issues

Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu has identified four crucial issues that could disrupt regional security: tension on ...

Indonesia boosts protection efforts for undocumented Indonesians in Southern Philippines

The Indonesian government is committed to boosting efforts in issuing legal documents to People of Indonesian Descents ...

Indonesia grants citizenship to people of Indonesian descent in Philippines

Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi in Davao on Wednesday symbolically handed over 300 passports to ...

Indonesia to grant 100 scholarships to madrasa students of Mindanao

The Indonesian Government will grant 100 scholarships, which include international transport, tuition fee, and living ...

Indonesian minister warns of possibility of Rohingya refugees joining ISIS

Indonesian Minister of Defense Ryamizard Ryacudu has warned about the possibility of the Rohingya refugees joining the ...

Minister opens conference against terrorism in Southeast Asia

Coordinating Minister for Political, Law, and Security Affairs Wiranto opened a conference against terrorism in ...

ASEAN urged to combat terrorism to promote stability

Indonesia should urge the ASEAN community to consider and counter terrorism as a common issue to promote regional ...

Collective attempts to monitor resource transfer for terror acts: Wibisono

Former Indonesian Ambassador to the United Nations Makarim Wibisono stated that countries in Southeast Asia region ...

Indonesia rejects existence of ISIS: Minister

Indonesia rejects the existence of the radical ISIS group, as it has threatened peace and disrupted regional ...