Indonesia rescuers battle turbulent seas in search for 129 people after passenger ship capsizes
World 12:15 14/09/2026JAKARTA - Hundreds of Indonesian rescuers including the coastguard and the navy raced on Monday to board a passenger ship that capsized in the Java Sea over the weekend as they searched for the 129 people still missing, officials said, with the confirmed death toll at six.
Rescuers searching for 140 people from Indonesia passenger ship, official says
World 14:31 13/09/2026JAKARTA - Indonesian rescuers were searching on Sunday for 140 people from a passenger ship that was earlier reported missing in the Java Sea after 103 others were evacuated, one of whom died, a search and rescue agency official said.
Indonesia's Anak Krakatau eruption halts flights, schools, fishing
World 11:43 06/09/2026JAKARTA - An eruption of Indonesia's Mount Anak Krakatau caused the suspension of hundreds of flights at Jakarta's main airport on Sunday after some school activities and fishing were halted.
Indonesian police arrest 72 people suspected of starting forest fires
World 15:02 24/08/2026Indonesian police on Sunday arrested 72 people suspected of starting some of the recent forest and peatland fires as huge blazes in central and western parts of the country triggered a harmful cloud known as a choking haze.
Indonesian court begins trial of daycare staffers in alleged child abuse case
World 10:09 19/08/2026An Indonesian court began a trial on Tuesday for 11 daycare staffers alleged to be involved in a high-profile case of abuse against children in their care, as the chairperson of the daycare faced a separate hearing.
Indonesian mother 'grateful' after emergency birth during 7.7 quake
World 10:31 18/08/2026As the earth shook around her, tearing apart homes, buildings, and bridges in eastern Indonesia, Maria Florida Nogo Kelen was giving birth to her daughter.
Thousands evacuate after Indonesia quake kills 53, aftershocks hamper rescue efforts
World 10:27 17/08/2026Around 5,000 people have been evacuated after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake rocked eastern Indonesia, killing at least 53, blocking roads and causing landslides, authorities said on Sunday.
Vietnamese leaders send condolences over deadly earthquake in Indonesia
Vietnam News 10:27 16/08/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on August 15 sent messages of condolences to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto following a powerful earthquake in Indonesia that caused heavy casualties and affected thousands of families.
At least 47 dead in eastern Indonesia after magnitude 7.7 quake
World 10:10 16/08/2026At least 47 people were killed after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake and dozens of aftershocks struck off eastern Indonesia on Saturday, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) said in its latest statement.
Indonesia's Prabowo to present high-stakes budget plans as support slips
World 09:50 14/08/2026Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will present his 2027 budget proposals on Friday in the face of falling approval ratings and growing investor scepticism over plans to control commodities exports and other ambitious policies.
Why experts think Vietnam leads Southeast Asia's charge to World Cup 2030
Vietnam News 08:19 07/08/2026Is the dream within reach for the Golden Dragons? Even one of Thailand's most respected football figures believes Vietnam is ahead.
Indonesian Messi superfan welcomes World Cup
World 15:49 12/06/2026On the balcony of his house in Indonesia, Muhammad Yusuf swayed to blaring music and waved a replica of the World Cup trophy as hundreds paraded past, many decked out in Argentina's colours.
