November 19, 2025 | 11:28 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta -Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Here are the highlights: Densus 88 Uncovers Child Recruitment by Terror Networks in 23 Provinces; Indonesia Welcomes UN Security Council's Gaza Peace Plan Resolution; Michael Bloomberg Meets Prabowo, Danantara CEO in Jakarta. What Was Discussed?
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Densus 88 Uncovers Child Recruitment by Terror Networks in 23 Provinces
The Indonesian National Police's Special Detachment 88 Anti-Terror Group (Densus 88) has revealed that terrorist networks have been recruiting children in 23 provinces. At least around 110 children have been identified as recruited from these 23 provinces, with the highest numbers in West Java and Jakarta.
The spokesperson for Densus 88, Commissioner Mayndra Eka Wardhana, stated in a press conference at the National Police Headquarters, South Jakarta, on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, "The provinces with the highest exposure of children to this ideology are West Java and Jakarta. That's the data we have as of today."
However, he did not specify the exact number of recruited children in West Java and Jakarta, and in other provinces.
Although only 23 provinces have been identified so far, Mayndra mentioned that it doesn't mean that other provinces are safe, as the police are still conducting investigations. "So, if there are additional data in the coming days, it reflects the progress of our investigation," he said.
2. Indonesia Welcomes UN Security Council's Gaza Peace Plan Resolution
Indonesia welcomes the UN Secretary General's Gaza resolution, approved on Monday, November 17, 2025. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Yvonne Mewengkang, in a written statement on Tuesday, affirmed Indonesia's support for international efforts to maintain ceasefire stability and facilitate humanitarian aid in Gaza.
"Indonesia welcomes the approval of the UN Security Council resolution regarding Gaza," said Yvonne.
The UNSC Resolution stresses a lasting resolve to the conflict through strengthening the Palestinian Authority, assisted reconstruction efforts, and the deployment of an international stabilization force operating under a UN mandate.
"Indonesia continues to emphasize the importance of the involvement of all parties, especially the Palestinian Authority, in the resolution of the conflict and the peace process," she said.
3. Michael Bloomberg Meets Prabowo, Danantara CEO in Jakarta. What Was Discussed?
American business magnate Michael Bloomberg met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Tuesday afternoon, November 18, 2025.
The two held a private lunch meeting, joined by Danantara CEO Rosan Roeslani and Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia.
According to Rosan, the meeting followed up on discussions between Prabowo and Bloomberg during the President’s visit to New York last September. Bloomberg and Prabowo exchanged views on cooperation in education, health, and marine conservation.
Bloomberg also outlined plans for partnership with Danantara, with further talks scheduled at Danantara’s office later in the evening.
“Several forms of collaboration will be pursued between their trust fund and Danantara’s trust fund in the areas of education, health, and sanitation,” Rosan said after the meeting.
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Indonesian National Police's Anti-Terror Group Densus 88 mentions that at least 110 children aged 10-18 have been recruited by a terrorist network.
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