Indonesia News in English

Good morning! It’s 7th May, and here’s your Indonesia daily news capsule.

Arsenal faces Paris St Germain in the Champions League final after Bayern Munich bows out.

Indonesia tightens rules on foreign exchange purchases as the rupiah hits a new record low.

Brent crude oil prices slump below $100 per barrel amid signs of a US-Iran deal.

PM Lawrence Wong to attend the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, Philippines on May 8th, 2026.

Densus 88 arrests eight suspected militants linked to a terrorist sleeper cell in Indonesia.

Indonesia expands its tourism footprint beyond Bali, targeting lesser-visited provinces.

Indigenous actor sues James Cameron for allegedly stealing her facial features for an Avatar character.

Billie Eilish shares her efforts to manage Tourette syndrome tics in a recent interview.

PayPal exceeds Wall Street expectations as consumer spending continues to rise.

Arsenal defeats Atletico Madrid to reach their first Champions League final in 20 years.

Gaza schools receive support to restore access to education amid ongoing conflict and destruction.

K-pop stars and Asian celebrities shine at the 2026 Met Gala, showcasing stunning fashion.

Indonesia ships its first yogurt export to Vietnam, valued at $65,000.

US threatens to scrap EU visa waivers over data sharing demands as negotiations continue.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!