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Rescuers rush to help survivors buried in Indonesian school building collapse

By Niniek Karmini, Trisnadi, Associated Press

Rescuers ran oxygen and water to students trapped in the unstable concrete rubble of a collapsed school building in Indonesia, as they desperately worked to free survivors.

Violence sweeps across Indonesia amid protests over worsening economy

By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Satvi Sunkara

In recent weeks, Indonesia has been rocked by massive anti-government demonstrations. The protests are led by students, workers and women’s rights groups angered by the yawning gap between Indonesia’s elites and shrinking middle class, and turned violent after a delivery…

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What to know about Indonesia's deadly nationwide unrest over lawmakers' perks

By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press

The unrest was sparked by reports that all 580 members of the House of Representatives receive a monthly housing allowance of 50 million rupiah or $3,075.

3 dead after mob sets fire to Indonesian regional parliament building amid week of protests

By Niniek Karmini, Andi Jatmiko, Associated Press

Protests have erupted across Indonesia, sparked by reports of lawmakers receiving excessive housing allowances. The unrest intensified after the death of a 21-year-old ride-hailing driver during a rally in Jakarta on Thursday.

After 17 die in measles outbreak, Indonesia launches vaccination campaign

By Edna Tarigan, Associated Press

Indonesian authorities have rolled out a vaccination campaign in response to an outbreak that has caused 17 deaths.

German foreign minister calls for Israel and Palestine two-state solution during Indonesia visit

By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press

Johann Wadephul and Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono said the humanitarian catastrophe resulting from the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza is unbearable and a two-state solution is the sole means of ending the conflict.

Indonesian Sharia court sentences 2 men to public caning for kissing and hugging

An Islamic court in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province has sentenced two men to public caning, 80 times each, for hugging and kissing.

Indonesian goods will be taxed at 19%, Trump says

By Associated Press

The U.S. president said on Truth Social he had reached an agreement after speaking with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.

Ferry sinks near Bali, Indonesia, leaving 6 dead and 29 missing as rescuers search for survivors

By Edna Tarigan, Niniek Karmini, Associated Press

Indonesian rescuers were searching for 29 people who remained missing Thursday after a ferry sank and six people died the previous night near Indonesia's resort island of Bali.

Eruption of Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki forces evacuations and flight cancelations

By Handrianus Belutowe, Edna Tarigan, Associated Press

The eruption alert was raised Tuesday to the highest level and the danger zone where people are recommended to leave was expanded to about 5 miles from the crater.