North Jakarta Braces for Predicted Tidal Flooding from April 5th to 9th, Urging Coastal Communities to Enhance Vigilance
JAKARTA – Coastal communities across North Jakarta are bracing for a heightened risk of tidal flooding, locally known as rob, predicted to occur between April 5th and April 9th, 2026.…
The Dark Glitter of Madina Inside the High Stakes World of Illegal Gold Mining in North Sumatra
Yudi Saputra paused for a moment before entering the Huta Bargot forest in Mandailing Natal (Madina), North Sumatra, on a humid afternoon in mid-March 2026. He sharpened his hearing, scanning…
North Korea Unveils Enhanced Solid-Fuel Rocket Engine, Signaling Advanced ICBM Ambitions Under Kim Jong Un’s Direct Supervision
Pyongyang has announced a significant advancement in its strategic weapons program, successfully conducting a ground test of an upgraded solid-fuel rocket engine under the direct supervision of leader Kim Jong…
Malinau and North Kalimantan Forge Cross-Border Synergy with Malaysia for Enhanced Border Development and Community Welfare
The Government of Malinau Regency and the North Kalimantan Provincial Government, alongside representatives from Malaysia, recently convened a crucial border coordination meeting to foster cross-border synergy and address pressing issues…
Rising Forest and Land Fires in North Kalimantan Signal Urgent Need for Improved Forest Governance and Industrial Oversight
The escalation of forest and land fires, locally known as karhutla, has begun to manifest across several strategic regions in Indonesia, with North Kalimantan emerging as a significant focal point…
North Sumatra Police Raid Major Illegal Gold Mining Operation in Mandailing Natal and Tapanuli Selatan Forest Borders
The North Sumatra Regional Police’s Mobile Brigade (Brimob) has successfully dismantled a large-scale illegal gold mining operation situated deep within the forest areas bordering Mandailing Natal (Madina) and South Tapanuli…












