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Indonesia clarifies no agreement made on US military airspace access

19 May 202619 May 2026thevok.orgLeave a Comment

Indonesia’s Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin has denied claims that Indonesia granted unrestricted airspace access to the United States military after signing a letter of intent with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth last month. Speaking during a parliamentary hearing on Tuesday, Sjafrie explained that the document signed in Washington only outlined general principles of cooperation and […]

Indonesia’s Cabinet Shake-up: Damage Control or a Calculated Power Move?

14 September 202514 September 2025thevok.orgLeave a Comment

JAKARTA, Sept 14 — Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto finds himself navigating one of the most intense political storms of his young presidency. After weeks of protests turned deadly—triggered by low wages, surging unemployment, and footage of police brutality—the president has responded with a major Cabinet reshuffle and pledges of reform. But experts warn: is this […]