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Pakistan has established a National Population Council to address high population growth and improve human development. The council aims to learn from countries like Bangladesh and India, which reduced fertility rates through education, women's empowerment, and family planning. The article highlights Pakistan's lagging human development indicators and the need for urgent investment in healthcare and education.

Iran's top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, stated that Tehran is prepared for 'all-out defence' if the US breaches a recent memorandum of understanding and emphasized that war would not end with Iran's surrender. He expressed distrust toward Washington during negotiations and highlighted the need for readiness for war to engage in talks with the US.

Indonesia is altering traditional methods of controlling inflation, which typically involve central banks raising interest rates to reduce demand and slow consumption. The article highlights that this inflation-targeting framework, effective since the 1990s, is being reexamined in the context of emerging markets.

India is emerging as a shaping power through Prime Minister Modi's diplomatic tour of Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand, highlighting a strategic focus on the Asia Pacific region.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Australia's Opposition leader to discuss bilateral ties. Modi arrived in Australia on July 8 after visiting Indonesia and is set to travel to New Zealand as part of a six-day, three-nation tour.

El Niño is intensifying and projected to reach historically strong levels by fall, with an 81% chance of becoming 'very strong.' NOAA warns of increased risks of extreme weather, including rainier winters in the U.S. South and drier conditions in Indonesia. Scientists note it is occurring amid human-caused climate change and may rival or exceed the 1997-1998 El Niño in strength.

Congress has not reached consensus on social media safety regulations for children, despite similar bans in countries like Australia and Indonesia. A House-passed online safety bill excludes a 'duty of care' provision opposed by Senate co-authors of the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), and enforcement challenges like age verification remain unresolved.

Congress has not yet agreed on social media safety regulations for children, despite other countries implementing bans for teenagers under 16. The Senate passed the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) in 2024, but the House version lacks a 'duty of care' provision, leading to uncertainty in final legislation. Legal challenges and enforcement difficulties, such as age verification bypasses, remain significant obstacles.

Congress has not reached consensus on social media safety regulations for children, despite growing international efforts to ban platforms for teenagers under 16. While countries like Australia and Indonesia have implemented such bans, U.S. lawmakers face legal challenges linked to the First Amendment. A House bill addressing online safety excludes a 'duty of care' provision, complicating Senate negotiations.

Australia has agreed to supply uranium to India after over a decade of talks during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Melbourne. The deal follows defense agreements in Indonesia as India deepens its Indo-Pacific partnerships.

Tokopedia, Indonesia’s e-commerce giant majority-owned by ByteDance, has denied mass lay-offs but confirmed restructuring, sparking concerns about Southeast Asia’s tech winter. Analysts warn the situation highlights ongoing challenges in Indonesia’s digital economy and raise questions about Tokopedia’s integration into ByteDance’s ecosystem.

Indonesia has received its first Russian oil shipment following a deal with Moscow. The shipment is processed at an oil refinery plant in Balikpapan, Borneo, Indonesia.

Deutsche Bank is considering investments in bonds from India and Indonesia, provided that oil prices remain below $70. The decision hinges on maintaining lower oil prices as a key condition for the bank's potential market moves.

BrahMos is emerging as India's most sought-after defense export due to its strategic range, which enables coverage of key maritime areas, enhancing Indonesia's capability to secure its Exclusive Economic Zone.

High yields in Indonesia are attracting increased global bond inflows. The situation suggests growing international investor interest in Indonesian bonds due to favorable returns.

Indonesia's free meals program faces allegations of corruption and waste. The initiative by President Prabowo Subianto is criticized for diverting resources to affluent areas.

India and Indonesia collaborated in the 1940s, with India supporting Indonesia's independence through Nehru's diplomacy and Biju Patnaik's mission. The partnership focused on Indonesia's struggle for independence during this period.

Indonesia has become the third Southeast Asian nation to purchase the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system developed by India and Russia. Analysts suggest the missiles will safeguard Indonesia’s strategic waterways from potential collateral damage in future great-power conflicts. The deal was signed during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Indonesia.

PM Modi and President Subianto visited Prambanan Temple in Indonesia. India and Indonesia exchanged a Letter of Intent to initiate a conservation and restoration project at the temple complex with Indian assistance.

Indonesia awarded a top civilian honor to Modi.

A mountain of rubbish in Indonesia has been on fire for over a week, according to environmental activists who attribute the blaze to the country's growing waste crisis.

A mountain of rubbish in Indonesia has been on fire for over a week. Environmental activists associate the blaze with Indonesia's growing waste crisis.

S&P Dow Jones has placed Indonesia's Southeast Asian market on a watchlist for potential reclassification. The decision is based on concerns regarding shareholding transparency in the market.

Indonesia's stock exchange selloff attracted a $29 billion South African money manager. The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in Jakarta is the focal point of this investment interest.

S&P Dow Jones has indicated a potential downgrade of Indonesia's frontier-market status. The move could affect Indonesia's classification in global market indices.

India supports the two-state solution for resolving the Israel-Palestine conflict, as stated by PM Modi during a press event in Jakarta. The event included agreements for delivering BrahMos supersonic cruise missile systems and Astra Mk-1 air-to-air missiles to Indonesia.

PM Modi announced the establishment of an IIM Bangalore campus in Indonesia, describing the initiative as a major step towards strengthening educational ties and benefiting students across the ASEAN region.

Monsoon rains triggered a deadly debris slip in Wayanad, Kerala. The article also covers Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Indonesia, explosions in Syria during French President Emmanuel Macron’s trip, and the Gujarat High Court’s ruling on the 2008 Ahmedabad blasts case.

Narendra Modi was awarded Indonesia's highest honor, the 'Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia' medal for his role in strengthening ties between the countries. The Congress party criticized this, noting that Nehru received the same award posthumously without needing to 'wrangle it.'

Singapore and Indonesia are advancing a low-carbon electricity trade initiative that could serve as a test case for a Southeast Asian regional power grid. The collaboration includes electricity-import agreements and cross-border interconnector projects aimed at enhancing Singapore's energy security and sustainability goals.

India will supply Indonesia with long-range BrahMos missiles as part of a defense cooperation agreement. The deal was announced during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day state visit to Indonesia, hosted by President Prabowo Subianto, focusing on deepening ties in defense and critical minerals.

India's digital payments system, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), is being considered by Indonesia for adaptation to its own needs. The collaboration could serve as a diplomatic tool, leveraging India's low-cost digital systems to shape Indonesia's digital future.

Vietnam's BrahMos missile deal with India has been signed, while Indonesia's agreement is in final stages. Indonesia confirmed in March an agreement with India to procure the BrahMos missile system.

Bali, Indonesia, is experiencing severe plastic pollution due to landfill restrictions, leading to illegal dumping and open trash burning. The situation has created a 'gigantic haze' over the island, with trash piling up on roadsides and plastic contaminating rivers.

Beijing hosted a movie screening of the film 'Dear You' for 150 foreign diplomats and their families from 74 embassies to help them 'better understand China'. The film, organized by the Chinese foreign ministry, was shot in the Teochew dialect of the Chaoshan region in Guangdong province and has sparked debate about propaganda in Southeast Asia.

Delhi is set to supply Indonesia with BrahMos missiles. PM Narendra Modi met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during a two-day visit to Jakarta, where both sides are expected to sign agreements to strengthen defense and strategic ties.

PM Modi was awarded Indonesia's highest honor, 'Bintang Adipurna', in Jakarta. The External Affairs Ministry spokesperson stated the award recognizes the India-Indonesia friendship.

India and Indonesia have expanded their defense ties with a deal for New Delhi to supply BrahMos missiles. This follows similar agreements between India and Vietnam, as well as India and the Philippines.

India will supply BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and Astra air-to-air missiles to Indonesia during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Jakarta visit, marking a $630 million defense deal to deepen strategic ties. The agreement, part of India’s expanding defense exports, includes phased acquisition, infrastructure, and technical support for Indonesia’s missile capabilities.

The Prime Minister of Indonesia was awarded the country's highest honor, the Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia medal. His three-nation diplomatic visit began with a ceremonial welcome featuring an Indonesian Air Force fighter jet escort.