Governments and aid groups raced to reach hundreds of thousands of flood survivors in Asia as the death toll topped 1,200. Torrential monsoon rains and two cyclones struck Sri Lanka, Indonesia, southern Thailand, and northern Malaysia. Many victims remain in shelters, struggling for food, clean water, and fuel. In Indonesia’s Aceh, survivors queued for hours […]
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Indonesia launches Global Citizenship permit for former nationals
JAKARTA: Indonesia has opened applications for a new permit allowing former citizens to live and work in the country indefinitely, an official at the immigration ministry said. The policy, named Global Citizenship of Indonesia (GCI), provides an alternative for adults who cannot hold dual citizenship, as Indonesian law requires citizens to choose one nationality at […]
Indonesia landslides claim 30 lives
Rescue operations continue in Central Java, Indonesia, after devastating landslides claimed at least 30 lives, the country’s disaster mitigation agency reported on Friday. Torrential rains last week triggered landslides in Cilacap city and Banjarnegara region, leaving 21 people still missing. In Banjarnegara, the worst-hit area, rescuers recovered seven more bodies on Thursday, bringing the death […]
Deadly landslide in Central Java kills 6, 17 still missing
A landslide in Central Java, Indonesia, killed six people and left 17 missing after heavy rains, state media reported. The disaster struck the city of Cilacap on Thursday, burying several homes in Cibeunying village. Authorities continue rescue operations amid difficult conditions. Rescuers have recovered three additional bodies, disaster official Budi Irawan said, leaving 17 people […]
Indonesia, Australia near signing landmark defense treaty
Indonesia and Australia are on the verge of finalizing a bilateral defense treaty, announced by President Prabowo Subianto and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during the Indonesian leader’s first state visit to Australia. Albanese stated he hopes to formally sign the treaty during a visit to Indonesia in January, marking a milestone in strengthening security cooperation […]
Indonesia names Suharto national hero amid controversy
JAKARTA – Indonesia has officially named former president Suharto, the country’s second leader, a national hero, sparking protests from activists and human rights advocates. The decision was made under President Prabowo Subianto, Suharto’s former son-in-law, who took office last year. Suharto, who ruled Indonesia for 32 years before being ousted during the 1998 Asian financial […]
Indonesia names Suharto national hero despite protests
JAKARTA – Indonesia has awarded the title of national hero to former President Suharto, who ruled the country for three decades before being forced from office in 1998 amid violent protests and accusations of corruption, nepotism, and human rights abuses. The ceremony, overseen by President Prabowo Subianto, Suharto’s former son-in-law, sparked protests from pro-democracy activists […]
Explosions at Jakarta mosque injure dozens, suspect under investigation
JAKARTA – Indonesian police discovered possible explosive powder while investigating a series of explosions at a mosque in Jakarta that injured dozens during Friday prayers. Authorities identified a 17-year-old student as the suspected perpetrator. Police Chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo said investigators found several pieces of evidence, including written materials and powder that could have potentially […]
Dozens injured in blast near Jakarta school
Dozens of people were injured on Friday after a powerful explosion occurred near a high school in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta. Authorities have cordoned off the area as police teams, including a bomb squad, investigate the cause of the blast. Jakarta police chief Asep Edi Suheri confirmed that “approximately 54 individuals” were affected by the explosion, […]
Floods and landslides leave 15 missing in Papua, mostly children
JAKARTA – At least 15 people, primarily children, are reported missing and are feared dead after floods and landslides struck Indonesia’s easternmost Papua region following heavy rainfall, local authorities said on Monday. Thirteen of the victims were children aged between eight and 17 years, police chief Alfredo Agustinus Rumbiak of the remote Nduga area told […]