Indonesian National News

Barcelona opened their 2026/2027 UEFA Champions League campaign in spectacular fashion on Thursday, September 10, 2026, delivering a masterclass performance to defeat Dutch Eredivisie powerhouse Feyenoord 5-1 at the iconic Camp Nou. The comprehensive victory immediately propels the Catalan giants to the upper echelons of the newly formatted league table, setting an aggressive tone for their European aspirations this season. …

In a significant call to spiritual reflection amidst the complex socio-political and environmental landscape currently facing Indonesia, prominent Islamic scholar Ustaz Adi Hidayat has advocated for a national movement of repentance (taubat). Speaking on September 10, 2026, the scholar emphasized that the current series of challenges—ranging from economic fluctuations to social tensions—should serve as a collective wake-up call for the …

A Seoul court has ordered South Korean video game tycoon Kwon Hyuk-bin to pay more than 2 trillion won, equivalent to approximately USD 1.5 billion or Rp26.39 trillion, in a landmark divorce settlement. Handed down on a Wednesday by the Seoul Family Court, this financial ruling marks the largest asset-division settlement in the history of South Korea’s legal and corporate …

The East Java Regional Leadership Council (DPD) of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) successfully concluded its RedTalks 2026 event, themed ‘Indonesia Punya Kita: Nasionalisme Tanpa Batas Generasi’ (Indonesia is Ours: Nationalism Without Generational Limits), at the Malang Creative Center on Saturday, July 25, 2026. This significant gathering, marking a strategic move by one of Indonesia’s largest political parties, …

The intricate tapestry of Islamic eschatology, often referred to as ‘Ilm al-Akhir al-Zaman (the knowledge of the End Times), includes detailed prophecies concerning the emergence of Dajjal, the Antichrist figure, and the characteristics of his followers. Central to these predictions, derived from the sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), are explicit mentions of specific demographics that …

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) conducted a comprehensive and intensive nine-hour raid on the private residence of Noprisman, the Head of the Public Works and Spatial Planning Agency (PUPR) of Bengkulu City, on Friday night, July 24, 2026. Located in the Padang Harapan sub-district of Bengkulu, the operation commenced at approximately 9:00 PM Western Indonesian Time (WIB) and was characterized …

Saturday, July 25, 2026, marks a pivotal day for the ASEAN Championship, widely known as the AFF Cup 2026, as Group B commences its highly anticipated fixtures, bringing two enthralling encounters to the forefront of Southeast Asian football. The day’s schedule is set to ignite passions across the region, featuring the opening campaigns of perennial contenders Malaysia and seven-time champions …

JAKARTA – In a significant development reverberating through Indonesia’s legal and anti-corruption circles, former Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) spokesperson Febri Diansyah has officially taken on the role of legal counsel for Febrie Adriansyah, the former Junior Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus) at the Attorney General’s Office (AGO). The appointment, confirmed on Friday, July 25, 2026, followed a rigorous ten-hour …

Jakarta, VIVA – In a significant development reverberating across legal and administrative circles, Indonesia’s Minister of Law and Human Rights, Supratman Andi Agtas, announced on Friday, July 24, 2026, an immediate and comprehensive review of the recently elevated tariffs for various citizenship-related applications, including the release of Indonesian citizen (WNI) status and naturalization processes. The decision comes as a direct …

JAKARTA – Minister of Law and Human Rights (Menkumham) Supratman Andi Agtas has moved to dispel concerns regarding a perceived surge in applications for the renunciation of Indonesian citizenship, asserting that figures previously cited represented an accumulation rather than a recent trend. Speaking at Graha Pengayoman, within the Ministry of Law and Human Rights complex, on Friday, July 24, 2026, …