Jakarta, VIVA – Former Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla, who served two terms as the nation’s tenth and twelfth Vice President, is currently weighing legal action following a police report filed against him. The report alleges blasphemy stemming from a sermon he delivered at the Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Mosque during the holy month of Ramadan 1447 Hijriah, corresponding to …

Ratno Nuryadi, Head of the Nanotechnology and Materials Research Organization at the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), underscored on Friday, April 17, 2026, the unequivocal link between the quality of national laboratories and the advancement of Indonesia’s industrial sector. Speaking at what observers are calling a pivotal gathering for the nation’s scientific and industrial future, Ratno articulated a vision …

Jakarta, Indonesia – In a significant strategic move to bolster its national energy security, Indonesia has successfully secured a new supply of crude oil from Russia, a development stemming from a high-level meeting between Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this week. This bilateral agreement underscores Indonesia’s commitment to diversifying its energy sources and navigating the …

Aboard the papal aircraft en route to Algiers, Pope Leo XIV addressed the growing diplomatic friction between the Holy See and the White House, signaling a firm refusal to engage in a rhetorical battle with United States President Donald Trump. Speaking to a pool of international journalists on Monday, April 13, 2026, the first American-born pontiff emphasized his role as …

The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the UEFA Champions League season as the semifinal matchups have been officially confirmed, pitting four of Europe’s elite clubs against each other. Paris Saint-Germain will face reigning champions Bayern Munich, while Atletico Madrid is slated to challenge Arsenal in a highly anticipated clash. The first legs of these monumental encounters are …

Bayern Munich staged a dramatic turnaround to defeat Real Madrid 4-3 in a pulsating second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie at the Allianz Arena on April 16, 2026, securing their passage to the semi-finals with a 6-4 aggregate victory. The Bavarian giants, after a torrid start that saw them trailing significantly, demonstrated remarkable composure and tactical discipline …

Jakarta, VIVA – Garuda Indonesia, the national flag carrier of Indonesia, has solidified its operational performance by achieving a remarkable milestone, being recognized as the world’s most punctual airline for March 2026. This prestigious accolade was bestowed upon the airline by OAG Aviation Worldwide, a leading independent global provider of flight information and analytics, through its widely respected OAG Flightview …

The quiet district of Siverek in Turkey’s southeastern province of Sanliurfa was shattered on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, when a former student returned to his previous high school and opened fire on students and faculty. The rare act of school-based violence in the Republic of Turkey left 16 individuals wounded, the majority of whom are reported to be teenagers. The …

The diplomatic efforts to resolve the escalating nuclear tensions between the United States and Iran have reached a critical impasse following a high-stakes summit in Islamabad, Pakistan. Despite days of intensive negotiations aimed at de-escalating the growing conflict in the Middle East, the talks concluded without a breakthrough, primarily due to fundamental disagreements over the future of Iran’s uranium enrichment …

The Indonesian Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) closed in the red on Wednesday, April 15, marking a decline of 0.68% to settle at 7,623.59. The market’s downward trajectory was primarily influenced by significant selling pressure from foreign investors, coupled with a mixed bag of corporate earnings news and evolving global geopolitical dynamics. While a few bellwether stocks showed resilience, their …