Prabowo Subianto moved quickly to form his reserve forces, although the current threat is not a physical war.

The police reopened the investigation into a suspected children molestation case possibly committed by their father in Luwu Timur, South Sulawesi. The police have not taken a legal perspective when handling that sexual violence case.

Bad memories from the 1970s are resurfacing. Then, the world economy fell into the chasm of stagflation: a decline in growth accompanied by high inflation. The current situation looks similar.

For her relentless fight for press freedom and human rights in the Philippines, Rappler’s senior journalist Maria Ressa has been awarded the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize. She continues to challenge President Rodrigo Duterte’s repressive regime.

The Biennale Jogja is once again underway. This time the fine arts exhibition provided more space for artists from eastern Indonesia.

Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman

The Constitutional Court anointed Pasie Laweh a constitutional nagari. This is the result of innovative actions towards respecting people’s health and economic rights, and the right of application of customary law.

There is something amiss with the tax remittances from the oil palm industry. At a time when the area of plantations is increasing, state revenues from the sector are stagnant, and are even in decline. This is an old problem long unresolved.

There was no coup d’état on September 30. Or on October 1, 1965. What happened was more confusing than that—and still, there is no fitting word to name it. But after that day, the Indonesian Communist Party collapsed.

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SPECTATORS in traditional costumes watch the Papua 20th National Games Women’s Soccer final match between the teams from Papua and West Java at the Katalpal Stadium, Merauke Regency, Papua, Monday, October 11. The Papuan team won the gold medal after beating West Java with a score of 1-0./Antara/Galih Pradipta

This year, Indonesia and India mark 75 years of diplomatic relations. However, the ties between the two nations have existed much longer, predating the establishment of the Republic of Indonesia and the Republic of India. These connections span social, cultural, religious, economic, and trade aspects. But do those close ties of the past have any bearing on the present relationship? Why is there no direct flight between the capitals of the two countries?

Indian Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor-Leste, Sandeep Chakravorty, shares his views on this matter at TEMPO TALKS.