VOInews, Jakarta: The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns Israel's attack on the Iranian Consulate General in Damascus, Syria on Monday (1/4/2024). This was conveyed in their statement in a status thread on social media X, previously Twitter, on Tuesday (2/4/2024).
VOInews, Jakarta: Commander of the Indonesian National Military (TNI), General Agus Subiyanto confirmed that 65 tons of expired munitions have been affected by the fire and explosion that engulfed the Army ammunition depot in Ciangsana, Bogor Regency, West Java on Saturday (30/1/2024). He said munitions stored at the depot originated from several units within the Jakarta Regional Military Command (Kodam Jaya).
VOInews, Jakarta: Pope Francis will visit Indonesia on September 3, according to Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs, Yaqut Cholil Qoumas. Qoumas said that the Indonesian government has been notified regarding the upcoming visit of the head of the Catholic Church by the Vatican authority.
VOInews, Beijing: France's top diplomat said Monday (1/4/2024) that Paris expects China to send "clear messages" to its close partner Russia over its war in Ukraine, after meetings with his counterpart in Beijing. France and China have sought to strengthen ties in recent years and, during meetings in Paris in February, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told President Emmanuel Macron that Beijing appreciated his country's "independent" stance. But Paris has also sought to press Beijing on its close ties with Moscow, which have only grown closer since the invasion of Ukraine.