Saudi Arabia shoots down drones aimed at oil sites and Riyadh
Why it matters: The attack raises pressure on Baghdad after Riyadh said Iraq-based Iran-backed groups launched the drones.
The New York Times, The Straits Times +4
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MK asks DPR to clarify limits of independent umrah in review of PIHU law
The next hearing is Wednesday, with government testimony on the terms “independent,” “service provider,” and the PPIU phrase.
Antara News, Republika
Saudi strikes 2 Houthi sites in Hodeidah, 2 injured
The strikes follow Houthi threats to commercial shipping and could heighten tensions as the Red Sea grows vital to Saudi oil exports.
BBC News (World), CNN Indonesia +6
Trump points to Iran deal opening as 3-day pause in strikes holds
What's new: Oil fell more than 9% on hopes of de-escalation, even as Iran denied any direct talks with Washington.
Trump presses Iran talks as 3-day lull follows 13 nights of strikes
What's new: Tehran denied direct negotiations, while Saudi Arabia reported intercepting drones tied to Iran-linked groups in Iraq.
Arsenal target Vinicius as Real Madrid contract talks stall
What's next: Real must either renew the Brazil forward soon or risk him talking to other clubs in January.
US, Saudi Arabia seal nuclear deal that allows enrichment study
Why it matters: Congress can still try to block the pact, and critics warn it could weaken long-standing US nonproliferation rules.
The New York Times, The Business Times (Singapore) +2
Trump backs Saudi nuclear pact without clear Israel condition
Why it matters: The deal could deepen US-Saudi ties and curb China's role, but critics warn it may fuel a regional arms race.
Trump weighs wider Iran strikes as Hormuz fighting hits shipping
Why it matters: Pakistan is trying to revive talks as oil stays above $100 and Red Sea tanker attacks widen the risk to energy flows.
Series: United States · Iran War Escalation · 12 chapters since Jul 19US prepares 30-year nuclear pact with Arab Saudi
The deal could open the door to uranium enrichment facilities in Saudi and would take effect without US congressional approval.
CNN Indonesia, Antara News +3
Houthis hit Saudi tankers, opening new front in Iran war
Why it matters: The attacks added pressure to oil routes through Bab el-Mandeb as Hormuz traffic was already near a halt.
US reaches broad nuclear pact with Saudi Arabia, stoking alarm
Why it matters: Israeli officials fear the deal could speed a regional arms race if Riyadh gains a civilian nuclear program.
The New York Times, BBC News (US & Canada) +10
Brent tops $100 after Houthi strike hits 2 Saudi oil tankers
Why it matters: Disruption at Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb now threatens roughly a quarter of global oil supply.
Houthi Red Sea attacks push Yemen toward renewed war
Why it matters: A threat to Bab el-Mandeb, alongside disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, could squeeze oil exports and global trade routes.
Hormuz traffic thins as US-Iran strikes widen shipping threat
What's new: Only three commodity vessels crossed Tuesday, while Brent crude climbed above $100 as Red Sea tanker attacks added pressure.
The Business Times (Singapore), PBS NewsHour
Brent tops $100, Asian stocks slide as Iran war jolts markets
Why it matters: Higher oil is pushing up gasoline, shipping and grocery costs, while an AI-led tech selloff erased nearly $800 billion in one day.
Oil tops $100 as tanker attacks jolt stocks, lift Treasury yields
Why it matters: Higher energy prices are reviving inflation fears, pushing the 10-year Treasury yield above 4.7% and pressuring equities.
Houthis threaten Saudi sea blockade as Red Sea oil route comes under strain
Why it matters: Bab el-Mandeb carried 7.4 million barrels a day in June, making it a key fallback route after Hormuz disruptions.
Houthi fire missiles at 2 Saudi tankers in Red Sea
The attacks raise energy and trade risks as Bab al-Mandab faces tighter pressure after six ships were earlier forced to divert.
Brent crude tops $100 as Red Sea attacks jolt oil supply fears
Why it matters: Higher fuel costs are pushing US gasoline back above $4 a gallon and could complicate central banks' inflation fight.
The New York Times, Republika
Brent crude tops $100 as Red Sea tanker attacks jolt markets
Why it matters: Higher oil and bond yields are reviving inflation fears and pushing US gasoline prices back above $4 a gallon.
The New York Times, The Business Times (Singapore)
Trump threatens Iran, Houthis after Red Sea tanker strikes
Why it matters: The attacks pushed Brent crude above $100 and deepened risks to shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb.
The Straits Times, PBS NewsHour +1
Brent tops $100 as tanker attacks rattle stocks and bond yields
Why it matters: Higher fuel costs are pushing US gas above $4 a gallon and raising fresh inflation risks for central banks.
Brent tops $100 after Houthi strikes hit 2 Saudi tankers
Why it matters: The attacks widened shipping disruption from the Red Sea to Hormuz, pushing Brent to $100.69 and WTI to $92.19.
The Business Times (Singapore), MarketWatch +1
Brent tops $100 as Iran conflict hits tankers and rattles stocks
Why it matters: Rising oil and Treasury yields pushed the S&P 500 toward its biggest drop in a month as traders priced in stagflation risks.
Brent tops $92 as US-Iran strikes and tanker reroutes rattle oil
Why it matters: Saudi crude tankers turned back in the Red Sea, raising shipping costs as US gasoline hit $4.06 and diesel jumped to $5.13.
Brent tops $92 as Iran conflict disrupts tanker routes
Why it matters: Three Saudi crude tankers turned back in the Red Sea, while US gasoline averaged $4.06 and diesel hit $5.13 a gallon.
Bloomberg, Fox News
Brent tops $92 as US-Iran strikes and tanker diversions rattle oil
Why it matters: Higher crude and diesel costs are already lifting US fuel prices, with gasoline averaging $4.06 a gallon and diesel at $5.13.
Trump threatens strikes on Iranian power plants over Hormuz attacks
Why it matters: Brent crude climbed above $94 a barrel as tanker reroutings spread from Hormuz to the Red Sea.
PBS NewsHour, The Straits Times +1
Trump warns US could act if Houthis enforce Saudi shipping blockade
Why it matters: Any disruption at Bab el-Mandeb would add to risks for oil and cargo routes already strained by Houthi attacks.
PBS NewsHour, The Hill +1
Oil slips below $88 as Hormuz attacks keep traders on edge
Why it matters: Near-stalled tanker traffic and Red Sea threats put millions of barrels a day of supply at risk.
Houthis impose Saudi shipping embargo, threaten Bab al-Mandeb
Why it matters: The strait carries about 12% of global trade, and Saudi has been routing more oil exports through the Red Sea.
Earlier: Houthi threaten Saudi oil facilities if Riyadh escalatesSeries: Houthi · Saudi Yemen Escalation · 3 chapters since Jul 14Brent tops $92 as Iran war lifts US gas back to $4 a gallon
Why it matters: tanker reroutings in the Red Sea and blocked Hormuz traffic are tightening fuel supplies from US pumps to Asian crude shipments.
U.S., Iran trade 11th day of strikes as Hormuz fight deepens
Why it matters: The fighting has pushed Brent above $92 a barrel, disrupted Gulf shipping and raised the risk of a wider regional war.
BBC News (World), PBS NewsHour
Oil shock revives inflation fears as US-Iran fighting strains supply
Why it matters: BlackRock sees the conflict adding about 0.8 percentage points to global headline inflation, with Europe and parts of Asia most exposed.
Gold climbs to $4,033 as Middle East war keeps inflation in focus
Why it matters: Traders are weighing higher energy costs against soft US data and the risk of further Federal Reserve tightening.
Oil jumps 4.6% as US-Iran attacks threaten Hormuz and Red Sea
Why it matters: Brent settled at $88.10 and both crude benchmarks gained about 16% for the week as tanker traffic faced new risks.
Oil surges 16% for week as US-Iran attacks threaten Gulf shipping
Why it matters: Brent settled at $88.10 and WTI at $82.49 as tanker traffic through Hormuz slowed and a Red Sea disruption risk grew.
Oil climbs more than 1% as Hormuz risks offset fresh US-Iran talks
What's new: Brent settled at $89.22 and U.S. crude at $83.23 after tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell sharply.
Iran launches ballistic missile at U.S. base in Saudi Arabia
It is the first direct Iranian strike on Saudi territory in four months, following the end of seven nights of U.S. military operations in Iran.
CNN Indonesia, Republika +3
Oil jumps 4.5% as US-Iran strikes threaten Hormuz and Red Sea flows
Why it matters: Brent closed at $88.10 and WTI at $82.49, with both benchmarks up about 16% for the week.
Iran threatens to close Bab al-Mandab as Hormuz stays shut
Analysts warn two key global energy routes could be disrupted at once, with oil prices potentially surging to US$200 a barrel.
Earlier: Iran readies Houthi threat to Bab el-Mandeb if US hits power gridSeries: Iran · US Iran Military Escalation · 5 chapters since Jul 13U.S. approves $1.96 billion weapons sale to Saudi Arabia
Washington also lined up a $484 million C-17 maintenance package for Kuwait as tensions with Iran intensified.
Antara News, Tribunnews +1
Government keeps 2027 hajj fee split, pilgrims pay 40 percent
The proposed 2027 BPIH rises to Rp107.34 million per person, with 60 percent covered by BPKH hajj fund returns.
Earlier: DPR approves Rp4 trillion advance for 2027 Hajj servicesSeries: Indonesian Ministry Of Hajj and Umrah · Hajj 2027 Financing · 2 chapters since Jul 14Trump seeks 20% cargo levy on Strait of Hormuz shipments
The charge would amount to about US$30 million per supertanker, far above Iran's ad hoc fees of as much as US$2 million a voyage.
Series: United States · Hormuz Blockade · 11 chapters since Jul 9Oil jumps to 1-month high as US-Iran clash jolts Hormuz traffic
What's new: Brent neared $85 after tanker traffic through the strait fell to a two-month low and missile strikes hit 2 UAE vessels.
The New York Times, The Hill
Houthi hit Abha Airport after Sanaa airport is bombed
The attack would be the first Houthi strike on Saudi Arabia since an informal truce took effect in March 2022.
The New York Times, BBC News (World) +6
Yaqut hajj quota corruption case goes to prosecutors
BPK audit puts the alleged state loss at Rp622 billion over the 2023-2024 additional hajj quota split.
CNN Indonesia, Antara News +2
Menhaj targets Baubau fish for Saudi hajj meal supply
The government will next study shipping, packaging and Saudi rules before Southeast Sulawesi products can enter the hajj supply chain.
Antara News, Republika
DPR to weigh possible 2027 hajj fee increase, 60:40 plan
Kemenhaj proposes shifting the cost split to 40% paid by pilgrims and 60% from BPKH investment returns.
Tempo, Republika +2
Saudi Arabia allows Garuda to fill empty seats on hajj return flights
The move lets charter planes from Saudi Arabia carry passengers into Indonesia, opening access to Middle East tourism markets.
Antara News, Tribunnews
Kemenhaj reviews city tours after 350 hajj pilgrims die in Saudi
The ministry plans to standardize health istitha'ah checks nationwide after citing post-Armuzna fatigue, alongside pneumonia, as a death risk factor.
Antara News, Republika
55% of Indonesian Hajj pilgrims have returned home
114,236 pilgrims and officials have arrived home, while 74,441 others are moving from Makkah to Madinah for the second return phase.
Antara News, Republika +1
Cape Verde hold Uruguay 2-2, leaving Group H wide open
What's next: Uruguay must beat Spain in its final group game, while Cape Verde can reach the last 32 after draws with two former powers.
BSI prepares Saudi branch for hajj and umrah services
The bank secured initial approval from SAMA in 2024, with 83 percent of Indonesia’s hajj pilgrims recorded as customers.
Republika, Antara News
Spain rout Saudi Arabia 4-0 to lead Group H briefly
Spain now has four points, with two Mikel Oyarzabal goals and one from Lamine Yamal keeping its knockout hopes alive.
Antara News, Republika +1
Reuters: IRGC forms 3-4 secret cells in Iraq to hit Gulf
New: at least seven drone strikes were launched from near Basra and Samawa between April 20 and May 17, sources said.
Indonesia rises to No. 2 in Muslim-friendly travel ranking
Indonesia's score rose three points to 79, matching Arab Saudi and Turki, while Malaysia stayed first at 83.
Antara News, Republika
3 Saudi supertankers carry 6 million barrels through Hormuz
What's new: The crossings followed the interim US-Iran deal, offering an early test of whether more than 100 trapped tankers can move.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +1
Trump backs Iran keeping missiles under new Gulf conflict deal
What's new: Trump also said US forces will stay in the Gulf "for a while" after Tehran agreed to end the nearly four-month conflict.
The Straits Times, The Hill
Prabowo reviews 2026 hajj in Hambalang, cites 20 fixes
The government aims to prepare 2027 services earlier, from visas and meals to hotel accommodations for pilgrims in Saudi Arabia.
CNN Indonesia, Republika +2
Iran war reshaped global energy trade beyond any ceasefire
Why it matters: The shock is pushing countries toward coal now and toward renewables, nuclear and new oil suppliers over time.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +2
Saudi replaces the Ka'bah kiswah on the night of 1 Muharram 1448 H
The new kiswah was made with 825 kg of silk, 60 kg of silver and 120 kg of gold-plated silver thread for a yearlong display.
Antara News, CNBC Indonesia
Uruguay held by Arab Saudi 1-1 as Araujo scores at 80th
Arab Saudi earned a valuable point in Group H after taking a 41st-minute lead through Abdulelah Al-Amri.
Antara News, Republika
SpaceX rally lifts Saudi Prince Alwaleed’s stake to $6.8 billion
Why it matters: The holding is now worth roughly half of Kingdom Holding’s market value after SpaceX’s first-day 19% jump.
Trump halts planned US strikes as interim Iran deal nears
Why it matters: The draft would ease pressure on Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz while leaving nuclear disputes for later talks.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +5
Qatar faces Swiss in Santa Clara carrying burden of proof
New: The Group B match is an early test of whether Qatar belong at the 2026 World Cup after advancing through a tiebreaker at home.
Antara News, Tribunnews
Kemenhaj warns Rp10 million badal haji may be fake
The cost of obtaining tasreh is put at more than Rp25 million, making much cheaper offers suspicious.
Antara News, Republika
Kemenhaj Revokes KBIHU License Over Hajj Fraud Case
One mukimin named Muhtar has been detained in Saudi Arabia, while other cases involve badal, dam, sacrificial rites and irregular pilgrims.
Antara News, CNN Indonesia +1
Deputy minister cites improved 2026 hajj services, Saudi seeks input
Romo Muhammad Syafi’i said 2026 hajj services improved, while Arab Saudi asked pilgrims for feedback to refine next season.
Antara News, Republika