Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has expressed deep condolences over the loss of lives in the flash floods and landslides in different parts of Indonesia and Timor-Leste.
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Indonesia withdraws from 2020 Thomas and Uber Cup
JAKARTA – Indonesia has pulled out of the prestigious Thomas and Uber Cups out of concerns over the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, badminton officials confirmed Saturday. The Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) said its players were worried about contracting the virus at…
300 Rohingyas found on beach in Indonesia
Almost 300 Rohingya Muslims were found on a beach in Indonesia’s Aceh province Monday, reports AP.They were evacuated by military, police and Red Cross volunteers, the authorities said.
Indonesia officially announces 2021 FIFA U-20 World Cup venues
JAKARTA – The Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) has officially picked six out of the 10 potential sports stadiums on the shortlist for the forthcoming 2021 FIFA U-20 World Cup to be staged in the country, an official has said.…
Indonesia cancels hajj pilgrimage due to coronavirus
Indonesia’s government has decided not to participate in this year’s hajj pilgrimage because of the coronavirus outbreak, an official said Tuesday.
Blast off: Space minnow Indonesia eyes celestial success
Workers snap the miniature rocket’s wings into place as Indonesia’s little-known space agency readies its latest launch on barren scrubland in East Java.
New wind farm helps Indonesia meet its clean energy targets
Jeneponto, South Sulawesi — About 90 kilometres (km) south of Makassar and near the Flores Strait, 20 new wind turbines, with 80-ton rotating blades 63 meters long and 5 meters wide, are spinning fiercely on flat green fields in the…
Indonesia returns containers of waste to France, Hong Kong
Indonesia has returned seven shipping containers of illegally imported waste to France and Hong Kong, an official said Tuesday, marking the latest move by a Southeast Asian nation to send back rubbish to their wealthy places of origin. The containers…
Indonesia sinks 51 foreign boats to fight against poaching
Indonesia, May 5 (AP/UNB) — Indonesian authorities resumed their tough stance against illegal fishing in the country’s waters by sinking 51 foreign ships Saturday, as the government ramps up efforts to exert greater control over its vast maritime territory. The…
Indonesia’s Bali volcano erupts
Indonesia’s Mount Agung volcano of Bali Island, located in northern part of the resort island, erupted on early Sunday, Indonesian authorities said.
Indonesia plane crash search finds remains, debris at sea
Search and rescue personnel worked through the night to find victims of the Lion Air plane crash in Indonesia, sending 24 body bags to identification experts as the airline flew dozens of grieving relatives to the country’s capital.
Confirmed deaths near 2000, still more likely in Indonesia
The death toll from the devastating earthquake and tsunami on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island neared 2,000 on Monday, but thousands more are believed unaccounted for and officials said search teams plan to stop looking for victims later this week.
Rescuers dig thru’ rubble for Indonesia tsunami survivors
Rescuers have been digging by hand in the frantic search for survivors in the Indonesian city of Palu, which is reeling from an earthquake and tsunami. At least 408 people have been killed but there are fears the death toll…
50 dead in Indonesia earthquake
Almost 50 people have been confirmed dead after a strong tsunami triggered by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit a coastal Indonesian city on Friday. Waves of up to 2m (6.6ft) high swept through Palu on Sulawesi island. Video on social…