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International Outcry as Israel Detains Gaza Aid Flotilla Activists, Sparks Hunger Strike

International Outcry as Israel Detains Gaza Aid Flotilla Activists, Sparks Hunger Strike

At least 87 activists from a Gaza aid flotilla have been detained by Israeli forces, prompting a hunger strike among the detainees. The flotilla, consisting of over 50 vessels, aimed to break Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip. The activists, hailing from various countries including Indonesia, Ireland, and South Korea, were intercepted in international waters. The incident has sparked international condemnation, with several countries summoning Israeli ambassadors to express their indignation. The activists are protesting their detention and expressing solidarity with Palestinian prisoners in Israel. The situation has drawn widespread criticism, with accusations of violations of international law.
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How Nutmeg Traveled From the Banda Islands

How Nutmeg Traveled From the Banda Islands

Nutmeg, a spice with a rich and complex history, originates from the Banda Islands in Indonesia. Known for its distinctive aroma and flavor, nutmeg...
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How Nutmeg Became a Culturally Significant Spice

How Nutmeg Became a Culturally Significant Spice

Nutmeg, a spice derived from the seed of the Myristica fragrans tree, has a rich history that extends beyond its culinary uses. Its journey from th...
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Indonesian Government to Centralize Commodity Exports, Aiming to Boost State Revenues

Indonesian Government to Centralize Commodity Exports, Aiming to Boost State Revenues

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced plans to centralize the export of key commodities such as palm oil and coal through a government-run enterprise. This move is intended to increase state revenues and tighten control over the country's natural resources. Prabowo stated that Indonesia has lost significant revenue over the past 34 years due to underpricing of its commodities. The new regulation aims to address issues like under-invoicing and transfer pricing by exporters. The announcement has already impacted the market, with Jakarta's main stock index experiencing a decline.
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Malaysia orders TikTok to explain 'grossly offensive' fake content targeting king

Malaysia orders TikTok to explain 'grossly offensive' fake content targeting king

Malaysia's Communications and Multimedia Commission has ordered TikTok to explain and address its failure to act swiftly against offensive and fake content targeting the royal institution
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Fishing boats worldwide tuck dockside as diesel prices surge on Iran war

Fishing boats worldwide tuck dockside as diesel prices surge on Iran war

By Lauren Owens Lambert and Leah Douglas KENNEBUNK, Maine, May 21 (Reuters) - Captain Chris Welch of Kennebunk, Maine, is catching fewer lobsters this spring because spiking diesel prices have made it too costly to take out his fishing boat as often as he normally would.
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Foreign firms eye Hong Kong listings as IPO rebound broadens

Foreign firms eye Hong Kong listings as IPO rebound broadens

By Yantoultra Ngui SINGAPORE, May 20 (Reuters) - About 10 companies from countries including Indonesia, South Korea and Singapore have filed for Hong Kong listings this year and some others are exploring options, an exchange executive said, as the market's robust IPO momentum lures global firms.
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Ciena's Coherent Optical Technology Enhances Matrix Cable System

Ciena's Coherent Optical Technology Enhances Matrix Cable System

Ciena's Coherent Optical Technology Enhances Matrix Cable System
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Indonesia's Prabowo announces 2027 fiscal deficit target of 1.8% to 2.4% of GDP

Indonesia's Prabowo announces 2027 fiscal deficit target of 1.8% to 2.4% of GDP

JAKARTA, May 20 (Reuters) - Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto announced on Wednesday a fiscal deficit target range of 1.8% to 2.4% of gross domestic product for next year, with the aim of achieving economic growth as high as 6.5%. 
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Malaysia seeks $251 million from Kongsberg after Norway scuttles missile deal

Malaysia seeks $251 million from Kongsberg after Norway scuttles missile deal

Malaysia's government is seeking $251 million in compensation from Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace AS after Norway revoked an export permit
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Inside the Process of Extracting Clove Essential Oil

Inside the Process of Extracting Clove Essential Oil

Clove oil, extracted from the clove plant Syzygium aromaticum, is a widely used essential oil with significant production in Madagascar and Indones...
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Analysis-Asia's currencies are flashing oil shock alarm

Analysis-Asia's currencies are flashing oil shock alarm

By Ankur Banerjee and Jaspreet Kalra SINGAPORE, May 21 (Reuters) - Asia's policymakers are taking increasingly urgent and unusual steps to shore up their economies on the front line of the global energy supply shock, with currencies falling to record lows and pressure already forcing up interest