Indonesia
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Indonesia Wildfires Intensify as Regional Haze Spreads
Indonesia faces worsening wildfires as toxic haze blankets parts of the region, prompting new government intervention and health concerns.
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Indonesia Restarts Air Travel as Anak Krakatau Ash Cloud Recedes
Indonesia has reopened major airports including Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau caused a two-day shutdown affecting 340,000 travelers.
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Indonesia Halts Flights as Anak Krakatau Eruption Spreads Volcanic Ash
Indonesia suspended operations at six airports after Anak Krakatau erupted, stranding over 150,000 passengers as ash plumes reached 50,000 feet.
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Volcanic Ash Hazard Halts Key Flight Routes After Anak Krakatau Erupts
Anak Krakatau’s powerful eruption triggered sweeping airspace closures in Indonesia, stranding over 22,000 travelers and disrupting major regional air routes.
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Southeast Asia Faces Haze Crisis as Indonesia Targets 21 Firms Over Forest Fires
Persistent haze across Southeast Asia has sparked health warnings, as Indonesia investigates 21 companies linked to over 11,000 hectares of forest and peatland fires.
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Singapore Haze Risk Rises as Indonesia Fires Intensify
Singapore authorities are monitoring air quality as hotspot activity in Sumatra and Kalimantan threatens to bring unhealthy haze to the city-state.
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Flores Earthquake Relief Efforts Underway as Death Toll Hits 47
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia has killed at least 47 people, prompting massive rescue operations and evacuations across the island of Flores.
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Malaysian Pilot Arrested in Indonesia After Flying Under Influence with 70,000 Pills
A Malaysia Airlines pilot was arrested in Jakarta after testing positive for meth, MDMA, and cocaine while smuggling 70,000 ecstasy pills.
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Indonesia’s Top Anti-Corruption Official Steps Down Following Massive Cash and Gold Discovery
Febrie Adriansyah has stepped down after a police raid on his home uncovered $20 million in cash and 74kg of gold, sparking a standoff between Indonesian security forces.
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Indonesia Launches 2026 ASEAN Championship Campaign Under John Herdman
Indonesia begins its quest for a first-ever ASEAN Championship title, fielding a 26-man squad led by new head coach John Herdman.
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Gojek Co-Founder Nadiem Makarim Sentenced to 10 Years in Corruption Case
Former Indonesian Education Minister and Gojek co-founder Nadiem Makarim received a 10-year prison sentence for corruption linked to a school laptop procurement deal.
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Fatal Eruption at Mount Dukono Raises Safety Concerns
The eruption of Mount Dukono in Indonesia killed three hikers and injured others. Experts call for stricter safety protocols in volcanic regions
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Three Dead After Mount Dukono Eruption Triggers Rescue
A massive eruption at Indonesia’s Mount Dukono has left three dead and triggered a high-stakes search for 20 hikers, including nine Singaporean nationals.
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OCBC to Acquire HSBC Indonesia Wealth Unit in Strategic Expansion
Singapore’s OCBC Bank has confirmed an agreement to acquire HSBC’s Indonesian wealth and premier banking operations, a move set to add $6.6 billion in assets and 336,000 customers to its local subsidiary.
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U.S., Indonesia Elevate Defense Ties to Major Partnership
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin have officially elevated bilateral ties to a Major Defense Cooperation Partnership, signaling a shift toward deeper operational integration.