Volcano Disruption: Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted on Friday, sending ash 2.5 km high and forcing Maumere airport to close, disrupting five domestic flights. Papua Security: Indonesian forces recovered the body of an American pilot killed by Papuan separatists, after the group claimed it shot him down and burned his aircraft. Sharia Law Spotlight: A couple in Aceh was publicly caned—21 lashes each—after a TikTok livestream of an alleged kiss went viral, renewing debate over strict local enforcement. Food & Social Policy: Indonesia is pushing “nutripreneurs” to support the free nutritious meals program, while the education ministry urges regions to cut out-of-school numbers via targets, outreach, and preventing repeat dropouts. Economy & Trade: Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund INA says it has no immediate plan to issue debt, citing sufficient capital. Defense Industry: PT PAL has started physical construction of two Scorpène-class submarines ahead of schedule with France’s Naval Group. Climate Watch: The UN weather agency raised its forecast for a strong El Niño, warning it could drive global temperatures higher. Energy & Agriculture: Indonesia is set to export 10,000 tonnes of rice to Singapore amid surplus hopes, while East Kalimantan promotes sugar palm bioethanol potential.