Passenger Ferry Fire Kills at Least 3 in Indonesia
At least three people were killed aboard a passenger ship after a fire broke out on Sunday morning, the authorities and local news outlets said.
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Passenger Ship Fire Kills at Least 3 People in Indonesia
The fire happened aboard the KM Barcelona 5 in the waters of North Sulawesi Province in Indonesia on Sunday morning, officials said.
Trump Announces ‘Great Deal’ on Trade With Indonesia
President Trump said the agreement would partly walk back some of the steep tariffs he threatened on the country last week. Indonesia’s president called Mr. Trump a “tough negotiator.”
Trump says Indonesia to pay 19% tariffs, buy 50 Boeing jets under trade deal
Rate is significantly below the 32% the US president had threatened but timeline for implementation of deal remains unclearUS President Donald Trump says he has struck a trade pact with Indonesia resulting in significant purchase commitments from the s…
Trouble For China: Indonesia Wants To Buy Rafael Jets From France
Indonesia’s desire to purchase the Rafale fighter jets from France is driven by a combination of strategic, operational, and geopolitical factors, especially given the intensifying security challenges in Southeast Asia and its desire for defence autonomy.Indonesia has steadily increased its Rafale orders, initially agreeing to buy 42 jets in 2022, and more recently expressing intent to acquire up
Kanpur’s MKU Wins Major Helmet Supply Contract From Southeast Asian Armed Forces MKU-Helmet For Asian Army
Kanpur-based MKU Limited has achieved a major milestone by securing a multi-year contract to supply over 200,000 advanced ballistic helmets to an undisclosed Southeast Asian country, marking one of the largest such deals in the region’s defence sector.This contract, awarded after a rigorous and competitive selection process, is a significant endorsement of India’s growing capabilities in defence
Macron calls on EU to ‘defend European interests resolutely’ from Trump tariffs
French president says bloc should be ready for trade war after 30% tariff threat but other EU leaders call for calmThe French president, Emmanuel Macron, has called on the EU to “defend European interests resolutely” after Donald Trump threatened to im…
Polish Air Force Chief And Indonesian Test Pilot Fly On South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae
South Korea’s ambitious domestic fighter jet project, the KF-21 Boramae, has reached a significant milestone in its journey toward international recognition and operational deployment. On June 26, 2025, the Commander of the Polish Air Force, Lieutenant General Ireneusz Nowak, took to the skies in the back seat of a two-seat KF-21 prototype during a visit to Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI)
Rubio in bind as he seeks to reassure south-east Asia, even as it faces Trump tariffs
Rubio meets Chinese counterpart at gathering, as questions remain about US trade polices and commitment to regionEven as they face among the most punitive tariffs globally, the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has sought to reassure south-east Asian…
Who Is the ‘Aura Farming’ Boat Race Kid on TikTok?
Thanks to his dance moves on the front of a boat, a young Indonesian boy has become an internet sensation, and is now a “tourism ambassador.”