FIG president speaks on Indonesia’s refusal to grant visas to Israeli gymnasts
FIG President Comments on Visa Denial for Israeli Gymnasts The president of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), Morinari Watanabe, addressed the growing controversy surrounding the Indonesian government’s refusal to grant visas to the Israeli national gymnastics team. His comments came during a press conference on Saturday morning, coinciding with the 53rd FIG Gymnastics World Championships […]
Indonesia’s trade agreement will eliminate restrictions on critical mineral exports.
Indonesia to Lift Export Restrictions Following Trade Deal Indonesia is set to eliminate key export restrictions to the United States under a new tariff agreement, the White House announced on Tuesday. Last week, after initially threatening a hefty 32% tax rate, President Trump revealed that the tariff for Indonesia would be lowered to 19%. This […]
Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki unleashes towering columns of hot clouds
Indonesia's Mount Lewotovi Rakiraki volcano spewed towering columns of hot ash into the air on Saturday, days after a massive eruption killed nine people and injured dozens. Activity at the volcano on the remote island of Flores in East Nusa Tenggara province has increased since its first eruption on Monday. On Thursday, authorities expanded the […]
Indonesia’s new capital isn’t ready yet. The president is celebrating Independence Day there anyway
Indonesia marked the 79th anniversary of its independence on Saturday with a ceremony in its unfinished future capital, Nusantara, which was planned to relieve Jakarta of the burden but construction is running behind schedule. Construction cranes were visible as hundreds of government officials and guests dressed in traditional Indonesian tribal dress gathered on a grassy […]