August 2, 2025

Indonesia

General World

Indonesia and United States Usher in Fresh Economic Ties as New Trade Agreement is Sealed

Indonesia has announced a significant diplomatic and economic breakthrough following a high-stakes trade negotiation with the United States, describing the outcome as the beginning of a “new era” in bilateral relations. The agreement, which was finalised after direct talks between Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and U.S. President Donald Trump, marks a major shift in the

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General World

Two Lovers Publicly Caned in Indonesia’s Aceh for Engaging in Premarital Sex, Others Punished for Gambling, Alcohol

Authorities in Indonesia’s Aceh Province, the only region in the country governed by Islamic Sharia law, on Wednesday carried out the public flogging of a man and woman who were convicted of engaging in sexual activity outside of marriage. Both individuals received 100 lashes each, following a court ruling that found them guilty under the

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