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During his visit to Indonesia's Istiqlal Mosque, Pope Francis, alongside Grand Imam Nasaruddin Umar, emphasized unity against religious extremism and the importance of common values with Islam. Together, they signed a declaration condemning the misuse of religion for violence and advocating for environmental protection. The leaders stressed the role of religion in promoting human dignity and combating extremism and intolerance. Pope Francis highlighted the need for interfaith dialogue to address..

Pope Francis embarked on an 11-day tour across Southeast Asia and Oceania, starting in Indonesia, a country known for its diverse religious landscape. He praised Indonesia for its harmony among different ethnicities and religions, highlighting the importance of interfaith dialogue. The visit aims to promote peace and unity in a nation with a history of religious tensions. The Pope's message emphasized the need for tolerance, common good, and overcoming suffering to achieve harmony. Despite sec..

During his visit to Indonesia, Pope Francis, alongside President Joko Widodo, advocates for interfaith dialogue and condemns extremism in the majority-Muslim nation. The pope emphasizes the importance of unity in diversity and praises Indonesia's harmonious coexistence of religions. Indonesia's Catholic minority of 8 million people welcomes the pontiff, who, despite health concerns, engages energetically with the local community. His extensive four-nation tour, covering Singapore, Timor-Leste,..

Pope Francis, at 87, embarks on a significant journey across Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore. In Indonesia, he engages with the largest Islamic community and attends an interfaith gathering at the Istiqlal Mosque. Addressing issues like poverty in Papua New Guinea and sexual abuse scandals in East Timor, the Pope emphasizes peace, development, and healing. In Singapore, he focuses on youth dialogue and interreligious harmony. This challenging 12-day tour will cover over..

Protests have erupted in front of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) against the revision of the Regional Elections Law. Tensions escalated as TNI and Police personnel allegedly beat journalists and arrested demonstrators, including teenagers. The protests also involved the use of a replica guillotine. The Constitutional Court (MK) spokesperson emphasized that the current Regional Elections Law has been tested for constitutionality, while the PDIP Faction in the DPR invited an es..

Protests have erupted in Indonesia as parliament defies a court ruling and attempts to change the election law, sparking concerns about democracy. The proposed changes are seen as an effort by President Jokowi to benefit his family and allies, and opposition candidate Anies Baswedan is being blocked. Critics argue that disregarding the court's decision would undermine the integrity of the constitution and further degrade Indonesia's democracy. Activists, academics, and students have held demon..

The World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized that the Mpox virus is not a new strain of COVID-19, but authorities are still learning about the new, more contagious variant. Mpox cases have surged globally in the past two years, prompting the WHO to declare a public health emergency twice. While the virus has historically been rare outside endemic regions, there has been a recent surge in cases in Congo and neighboring countries. The Mpox virus, formerly known as monkeypox, was first disc..

Australia and Indonesia signed a treaty-level defense pact, enhancing military cooperation and allowing operations from each other's territories. The agreement, emphasizing strategic trust, aims to strengthen regional security along their extensive maritime border. While Indonesia upholds a non-alignment policy, the pact with Australia reinforces shared security and regional stability. Leaders highlight the significance of the deepening military ties through joint exercises, despite concerns a..

Indonesia celebrated its 79th Independence Day in Nusantara, the new capital city. The ceremony was held at the new Presidential Palace, while simultaneous celebrations took place in Jakarta's Merdeka Palace. However, the Nusantara project has faced criticism for environmental damage and displacement. The government is contributing 20% of the $33 billion budget for the project, which relies heavily on private investment. The construction of Nusantara has fallen behind schedule, and the initial..

The Indonesian government has celebrated the country's Independence Day in the newly built capital of Nusantara in Borneo. President Joko Widodo and his successor Prabowo Subianto attended the ceremony along with cabinet members and military representatives. The government is trying to convince potential investors of the feasibility of the $32 billion megaproject, which aims to relocate the current capital of Jakarta to Nusantara due to overpopulation and the threat of sinking. However, delays,..

Indonesia celebrated its 79th Independence Day with various events, including flag-raising ceremonies and state of the nation addresses. President Joko Widodo wore traditional attire from East Kalimantan, while Vice President Ma'ruf Amin wore attire from West Kalimantan. The celebrations took place in both Jakarta and the under-construction capital of Nusantara. The Nusantara project, aimed at being a sustainable and high-tech city, faced challenges such as construction delays and funding shor..

Indonesia celebrated its 79th Independence Day in its future capital, Nusantara, on Borneo. The event showcased the city's modern features, while construction remains slow and challenges persist. The decision to relocate the capital has drawn criticism, questioning its ability to bridge economic divides. Outgoing President Jokowi's grand vision for Nusantara faces scrutiny, as its completion may take decades. The fate of the project now rests with incoming President Prabowo, who has pledged to..