JAKARTA – Indonesia’s Minister of Finance, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, has announced that the government is considering the possibility of trimming the budgets allocated for defense and national police if the nation’s fiscal condition and deficit targets come under significant strain. The minister’s statement, made during a Cabinet Plenary Session at the State Palace in Jakarta on Monday, July 20, 2026, …

Jakarta, VIVA – The South Jakarta Metro Police have confirmed that the firearm discovered at the scene where a 47-year-old man, identified by his initials WH, was found deceased in a hotel in the Kuningan area of South Jakarta, was legally owned by the victim. This significant development, announced on Monday, July 20, 2026, sheds crucial light on the circumstances …

The Houthi movement, the dominant political and military force controlling significant portions of Yemen, has formally declared its intent to wage war against Saudi Arabia, a development poised to dramatically escalate an already protracted and devastating conflict in the Middle East. This declaration comes as Riyadh simultaneously faces an intensified campaign of retaliatory strikes attributed to various actors perceived to …

Jakarta is set to host a pivotal state visit as His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan arrives in the Indonesian capital this Friday afternoon. The visit underscores the deepening strategic partnership between Jordan and Indonesia, two nations with significant geopolitical influence in their respective regions and shared commitments to peace, stability, and interfaith …

Jakarta, VIVA – A prominent political observer, Agung Baskoro, has voiced significant concerns regarding the operational style of President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, characterizing it as overly centralized around a single figure. Baskoro argues that this "Superman management" approach diminishes the effectiveness and visibility of key governmental roles, including that of Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, various coordinating ministers, and other …

Four and a half months into a renewed phase of conflict, the United States and Iran are locked in a contentious dispute, not over nuclear centrifuges or proxy warfare, but over the fundamental right to levy fees on commercial tankers traversing the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Israel, a prominent actor in earlier stages of the broader regional conflict, has receded …

A dramatic scene unfolded at the Constitutional Court (MK) building in Jakarta on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, as family members of a witness for the Democratic Party in a legislative election dispute case caused a significant commotion, alleging coercion and demanding to see their relative. The incident, which garnered immediate attention, highlighted the intense and often emotionally charged atmosphere surrounding …

Jakarta, Indonesia – Rosan Roeslani, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Danantara Indonesia, has confirmed that Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia (DSI) has successfully tracked and facilitated the management of US$10.5 billion in foreign exchange from export activities within just over a month of its operational commencement. This significant achievement, initially highlighted by President Prabowo Subianto, underscores a pivotal shift in Indonesia’s approach …

Monday, July 20, 2026 – 21:44 WIB. The football world collectively held its breath as the final whistle pierced the humid New Jersey air, confirming Spain’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Amidst the explosion of crimson and gold celebration that engulfed MetLife Stadium, one particular moment transcended the immediate euphoria, becoming an indelible …

Beyond its esteemed counterpart, gold, silver has firmly established itself as another precious metal with profound strategic value, increasingly recognized as a robust instrument for investment. Its popularity has seen a significant uptick, fueled by a growing public awareness of its multifaceted potential for profitability in the foreseeable future. For prospective investors, engagement with silver investments is facilitated through a …