BRICS Diplomacy: Indonesia’s President Prabowo is set to attend the New Delhi BRICS summit as security tightens in India ahead of Xi and Putin’s arrivals, with the agenda centered on food, energy resilience, health, disaster reduction and critical supply chains. Middle East Stance: Indonesia and seven other Muslim-majority countries backed the UK’s ban on imports from illegal Israeli settlements, urging wider follow-up in line with international law. Financial Inclusion Push: Indonesia is preparing a plan to open bank accounts for Indonesians aged 17 and above, aiming to expand access and boost financial literacy—while raising questions about urgency and banking-sector impacts. Jobs Target: The government is targeting 2.57–3.49 million jobs in 2027, but employers warn the bigger challenge is creating decent, sustained work amid a still-heavy informal labor structure. Governance & Integrity: Academics say Indonesia’s ethics and anti-corruption efforts suffer from weak institutional systems, limiting people’s ability to sustain integrity and use whistleblowing channels confidently. Disaster Response: BNPB sent aid to Jayawijaya, Papua Highlands, as emergency status extends through Dec. 31 after a social conflict that displaced thousands. Environment & Public Safety: In West Nusa Tenggara, Sumbawa halted illegal mining after three deaths, while Maluku police boosted readiness for volcanic disruptions. Digital Fraud Warning: Yogyakarta’s governor was hit by a deepfake scam, prompting authorities to urge public vigilance against AI-manipulated hoaxes. Wildfire Enforcement: Police report mass arrests over arson as haze and fires continue to disrupt schools and health across Indonesia.