Vice President of Indonesia resigns after diploma scandal and rising tensions

Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has resigned amid a scandal regarding the authenticity of his high school diploma. This marks the first resignation of a vice president in 28 years. President Prabowo Subianto accepted the resignation with regret, praising Gibran's contributions during his two-year term. Gibran faces an impeachment threat due to a court ruling stating he did not submit a valid diploma, although he maintains his diploma is legitimate. He claims his resignation is a personal decision to allow the government to function better. The controversy over his diploma is part of broader tensions in Indonesia, including dissatisfaction with President Prabowo's leadership and an ongoing wiretapping scandal involving high-ranking officials. Thousands of soldiers have been mobilized in the capital amid these tensions, and former President Joko Widodo, Gibran's father, expressed support for the current government.