World Sep 06 Volcanic island in Indonesia erupts, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights By Tatan Syuflana, Niniek Karmini, Associated Press
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. By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press
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. By Firdia Lisnawati, Niniek Karmini, Associated Press
World Aug 16 Rescuers in Indonesia recover more bodies in earthquake aftermath, raising death toll to 53 More than 900 homes were destroyed and 450 more damaged in East Nusa Tenggara province, forcing about 5,000 people into temporary shelters. By Firdia Lisnawati, Associated Press
World Aug 15 Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 47 and toppling buildings Authorities issued a tsunami warning and urged coastal residents to move to higher ground, but later lifted the warning when Indonesia’s meteorological agency said monitoring showed no significant sea-level changes that posed a threat to coastal communities. By Yacob Herin, Associated Press
May 10 Indonesian police arrest 321 foreigners in online gambling crackdown By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
May 09 Rescuers find 1 body after volcano eruption in Indonesia as search continues for 2 more By Associated Press Rescuers on Saturday recovered the body of an Indonesian woman who was caught in a volcanic eruption at Mount Dukono a day earlier, as search operations continued to find the bodies of two Singaporeans, officials said. Continue reading
Apr 20 Google denies involvement in $125 million Chromebook graft case in Indonesia By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Mar 24 Watch 7:03 Jakarta rapidly sinks as climate change and overdevelopment collide By Fred de Sam Lazaro Across the U.S. and around the world, coastal cities are grappling with rising seas and worsening floods. With 42 million people, Jakarta, Indonesia, is the world's most populated city. It's sinking rapidly as climate change and overdevelopment collide. Fred de… Continue watching
Feb 13 Indonesia prepares up to 8,000 troops in first firm commitment to Gaza peacekeeping force By David Rising, Niniek Karmini, Associated Press Officials now talk about sending 5,000 to 8,000 troops, focusing on engineering and medical units. Continue reading