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Indonesia’s new anti-graft chief sworn in amid alleged extortion scandal

The appointment comes after the ex-commissioner was named a suspect in a corruption case involving the former agriculture minister.

Indonesian lawmakers approve Jokowi ally as military chief

Analysts express neutrality concerns ahead of election over Gen. Agus Subiyanto’s ties to Jokowi.

US, Philippines launch joint sea and air patrols

Announcement comes after President Marcos visits U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.

Muslim, Arab nations urge China to press Security Council on Gaza ceasefire

After Beijing trip, top diplomats from Indonesia and elsewhere plan to visit other permanent members of U.N. body to coax them into forcing Israel’s hand.

Gibran Rakabuming Raka (right), the eldest son of Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and the running mate for Defense Minister and presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto, watches as Prabowo speaks to reporters after the two registered in Jakarta for the February 2024 general election, Oct. 25, 2023.

Indonesian court rejects challenge to decision clearing president’s son as VP candidate

The Constitutional Court ruled 8-0 against a petition seeking to overturn its much-criticized October ruling.

Muslim, Arab nations urge China to press Security Council on Gaza ceasefire

After Beijing trip, top diplomats from Indonesia and elsewhere plan to visit other permanent members of U.N. body to coax them into forcing Israel’s hand.

Indonesian presidential candidates and their vice presidential nominees Prabowo Subianto (left) with his running mate, Gibran Rakabuming Raka (second from left), Ganjar Pranowo (third from left) with his running mate Mahfud MD (third from right), and Anies Baswedan (second from right) with running mate Muhaimin Iskandar, hold their ballot numbers for next year’s elections, as they pose for a group photo at the election commission headquarters in Jakarta, Nov. 14, 2023.

Indonesian presidential hopefuls begin poll campaign with events from east to west

2023-11-28

Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, ruling party’s Ganjar Pranowo and ex-Jakarta Gov. Anies Baswedan are seeking 205 million voters’ support.

An F/A-18 Super Hornet prepares to take off from the carrier USS Carl Vinson in Philippine Sea waters, Nov. 5, 2023.

US, Japan put on show of force in joint naval drills

2023-11-27

Radio Free Asia reporters embedded on naval ships during Philippine Sea exercises in early November.

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