Indonesia

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.

At least 2 people dead, several missing after quarry collapses in Indonesia

By Associated Press

The exact number of casualties was still unclear as local television reported rescuers were able to pull at least a dozen injured people from the debris and recover bodies during a grueling search effort.

Indonesia launches free meals program to feed children and pregnant women to fight malnutrition

By Niniek Karmini, Dita Alangkara, Associated Press

The Free Nutritious Meal program delivers on a campaign promise by President Prabowo Subianto, who was elected last year to lead the nation, which has more than 282 million people and Southeast Asia's largest economy.