World Sep 06 Volcanic island in Indonesia erupts, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights No casualties were reported and no evacuation order was issued. The nearest settlement is more than 10 miles away, but authorities warned residents and visitors to stay at least 2 miles from the active crater.
World Aug 23 Indonesian police arrest 72 people suspected of starting forest fires Indonesia has been battling fires driven by an intensifying El Niño pattern and a prolonged dry season, generating dense smoke that crossed into Malaysia, according to Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency.
World Aug 17 Thousands await aid in Indonesia after powerful earthquake that killed at least 68 Authorities declared a 14-day state of emergency and sent thousands of security personnel and aid supplies, though difficult access has slowed relief efforts. Survivors urgently appealed for food, water, medicine and cooking equipment.
World May 10 Indonesian police arrest 321 foreigners in online gambling crackdown More than 300 foreign nationals were arrested in a raid on an alleged online gambling operation in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, police said Saturday.
World Apr 20 Google denies involvement in $125 million Chromebook graft case in Indonesia Former Google executives have denied the company's involvement in a corruption case tied to Indonesia’s Education Ministry. Prosecutors say the project caused $125 million in state losses.
Politics Feb 13 Indonesia prepares up to 8,000 troops in first firm commitment to Gaza peacekeeping force Officials now talk about sending 5,000 to 8,000 troops, focusing on engineering and medical units.
World Jan 02 Indonesia's new penal code takes effect, marking historic break with colonial law Indonesia has begun enforcing its newly ratified penal code, replacing a Dutch-era criminal law that had governed the country for more than 80 years and marking a major shift in its legal landscape.
World Nov 29 Indonesian rescuers search for survivors as death toll from floods and landslides tops 300 Improved weather on Saturday helped rescuers on Indonesia's Sumatra island recover more bodies as they struggled to reach several areas that were hit by landslides and flash floods that left more than 300 dead and scores missing.
World Nov 28 Death toll rises to 164 after floods and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra island The death toll from flash floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island rose to 164 on Friday with 79 people missing, authorities said, as rescue workers found their efforts hampered by damaged bridges and roads and a lack of heavy…
World Nov 27 Indonesia intensifies search for victims after floods and landslides kill 69 people Rescuers are searching in rivers and the rubble of devastated villages for bodies and possible survivors after floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island.