Strait of Hormuz Near Standstill as Iran–U.S. Tensions Escalate, Raising Global Economic Concerns
Author: Faisal Kusuma Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is nearing a standstill as tensions between Iran and the United States intensify, disrupting one of the world’s most critical energy corridors and heightening risks to the global economy. According to Bloomberg, as of Sunday morning (April 26, 2026), shipping activity in the strait has…
China Reverses Course in Africa: From Top Lender to Net Debt Collector as Capital Flows Swing by USD 52 Billion
Jakarta – China’s role as Africa’s leading development financier has undergone a dramatic reversal over the past decade. Once the continent’s largest source of bilateral lending, Beijing has increasingly shifted into the position of a net debt collector, with capital flows swinging by an estimated USD 52 billion. According to The Great Reversal, a report…
Sri Mulyani Joins Global Elite Circle, Appointed to Bill Gates’ Gates Foundation Board
JAKARTA — Former Indonesian Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati has been officially appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of the Gates Foundation, the global philanthropic organization founded by Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Bill Gates. The appointment marks a new chapter in Sri Mulyani’s engagement on the international philanthropic stage. She said…
