Indonesia’s Energy Diplomacy
KN-PERSIAN, Pertamina is racing to secure the release of two of its tankers stuck in the Persian Gulf through diplomatic channels, as analysts warn that the recent United States–Iran ceasefire…
The Implications of Orbán’s Loss in Hungary
KN-HUNGARY, Hungary’s parliamentary elections over the weekend witnessed a record turnout as voters ousted strongman Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz party from a 16-year grip on power. Orbán’s challenger, Peter…
Failure of U.S.-Iran Talks and U.S. Blockade Might Presage Renewed Hostilities
KN-TEHRAN, 21 hours of U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad clarified Tehran and Washington’s main strategic priorities, but did not close major gaps in their positions, particularly on Iran’s nuclear program. The…
The Indonesian Ministry of Defense denies granting blanket overflight permits to US military aircraft in Indonesian airspace
KN-JAKARTA, The Ministry of Defense has denied reports by several foreign media outlets that a final agreement has been reached regarding granting blanket overflight permits to US military aircraft in…
The Vatican’s Tensions with the US
KN-NEWYORK, Relations between the United States and the Vatican have been tense since early 2026 amid the conflict in the Middle East. This tension was fueled by criticism from Pope…











