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Indonesia marks 81st Independence Day, Prabowo-led ceremony

Indonesia marks its 81st Independence Day with President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka leading multiple ceremonies, from the Merdeka Palace parade to a solemn National Visitation at Kalibata, with condolences and greetings arriving from international leaders. In a State of the Nation address, Prabowo touted multi-year high growth and urged that investment translates into jobs and higher living standards, aiming for about 6% growth by year’s end amid global uncertainty.

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Jul 23, 2026

Indonesian Artifacts Repatriated by FBI in Jakarta

Indonesia's president Prabowo Subianto welcomed FBI Director Kash Patel as part of ongoing efforts to repatriate Indonesian cultural artifacts smuggled to the United States; provenance research confirmed the Papua-origin objects from the Dani, Asmat, and Sentani communities, which will be displayed at the National Museum as part of strengthening cultural sovereignty and bilateral cooperation.

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Jul 22, 2026

BGN Chief Nanik Deyang Resigns for Health

Nanik S. Deyang resigns as head of Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency (BGN) to seek heart treatment abroad, with President Prabowo Subianto approving the move and inviting her to stay on to oversee the agency. The president may establish a supervisory board for BGN with Deyang as chair, while she emphasizes readiness to continue supporting the MBG free meal program and notes reforms she has implemented.

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