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Morocco and Indonesia expand halal trade recognition framework

Morocco and Indonesia have formalized a bilateral agreement to mutually recognize halal certification systems, a move designed to ease trade flows and expand access for Moroccan exporters to one of the world’s largest halal consumer markets. The agreement focuses on aligning certification standards......

Indonesia’s central bank increases interest rates beyond expectations

Bank Indonesia announced an unexpected increase in interest rates during its latest monetary policy meeting, marking the first rate hike in two years. The decision reflects the institution’s efforts to maintain economic stability and control inflationary pressures amid global financial uncertainty. The......

Nornickel reroutes shipments via Africa as Iran war disrupts metals trade

The war in Iran is reshaping global metal supply chains and forcing major producers to overhaul logistics. Nornickel, the world’s largest palladium producer and a key supplier of nickel and copper, has redirected all maritime shipments away from the Suez Canal. The company now routes exports around......

Heavy rains trigger floods and landslides across Bali Island

Days of intense rainfall have caused widespread flooding and landslides across the Indonesian island of Bali, severely affecting residential districts and well-known tourist destinations. Authorities and local media report significant material damage, though no casualties have been confirmed so far. In......

Indonesia stock exchange CEO resigns after historic market crash

Iman Rachman, CEO of the Indonesia Stock Exchange, stepped down Friday, taking responsibility for a two-day market plunge that wiped out over 80 billion dollars in value following a warning from MSCI Inc. about a potential downgrade to frontier market status. "In light of responsibility for the......

Landslide in Indonesia kills seven, leaves more than 80 missing

A landslide struck Indonesia’s main island of Java in the early hours of Saturday, killing at least seven people and leaving more than 80 others missing, according to the country’s National Disaster Management Agency. The incident occurred in the West Bandung area of West Java province,......

Flood death toll surpasses 1,000 in western Indonesia

The number of people killed by severe floods and landslides in western Indonesia has exceeded 1,000, according to national disaster authorities, as meteorological services warn that heavy rainfall is expected to continue in several regions. The disaster struck parts of northern and western Sumatra as......

Asian militaries mobilise as floods across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia kill nearly 1,000

Severe flooding across Southeast Asia has claimed nearly 1,000 lives and forced widespread military mobilization to assist affected populations. Torrential rains struck Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia, causing landslides, submerged villages, and infrastructure damage. In Indonesia,......

Indonesia: Death toll rises to 14 after school collapse

The death toll from the collapse of an Islamic boarding school in Indonesia earlier this week has climbed to 14, authorities announced on Saturday, as rescue teams continue searching for dozens of missing students trapped under the debris. The tragedy occurred on Monday at the Al-Khoziny Islamic school......