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Nearly 13,000 displaced after deadly Indonesian quake left 53 dead

The Indonesian Air Force said it was bringing 13 tonnes of emergency aid airlifted in two Hercules transport planes and a Boeing.

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Watch: Chaos as powerful earthquake hits Indonesia

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia, damaging buildings and sending people running for safety as the shaking was caught on camera in Maumere.

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Powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia, killing 40

A second 6.9-magnitude quake later hit Pematangsiantar on the western island of Sumatra, at a depth of around 183 km. The first quake hit at a depth of around 10 km.

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At least five dead and 41 missing in Indonesia ferry fire

A total of 225 people on the ferry were rescued, while some passengers jumped into the sea to escape the fire, according to Basarnas, Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency.

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Waste pickers work at Indonesia's largest landfill

Waste pickers at Indonesia's Bantargebang landfill fear for their livelihoods as the government tightens open dumping rules and reforms waste management.

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6.2 earthquake hits eastern Indonesia

The tremor hit at a depth of 120 kilometres, roughly 58 kilometres west of Tobelo in North Maluku province, and officials confirmed there is no tsunami threat.

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6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes parts of Indonesia

Authorities have urged the public to heed official advice and instructions and exercise caution, warning that aftershocks can last hours.

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Euroviews. Mobilising private capital to scale digital infrastructure in Asia

In an opinion piece for Euronews, Hun Kim, Chief Partnerships Officer of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, said multilateral development banks should work together to catalyse private investment and expand digital infrastructure access across Asia.

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Indonesia volcano eruption kills three hikers on Mount Dukono

Mount Dukono erupted in North Halmahera, Indonesia, sending a massive ash cloud 10 kilometres into the sky. Three hikers, including two foreigners, were killed and 10 remain missing. Rescue teams are searching for 20 people affected near the volcano, officials said.

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Trash piles up in Bali as landfill ban triggers waste crisis

Bali’s landfill ban leads to waste piling up in streets, burning trash, and health concerns as Indonesia moves to enforce long-delayed rules.

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Indonesia deports UK fugitive wanted in Spain on drug charges

Bali police chief Daniel Adityajaya said Lyons was wanted in Spain as the alleged "leader of a large-scale transnational criminal organisation" engaged in drug trafficking and money laundering.

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Where can you have the best treasure hunting holidays?

From finding gold coins to discovering underwater shipwrecks, these are the best treasure hunting destinations for adventure seekers.

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Powerful 7.4 quake hits Indonesia’s Molucca Sea, tsunami alert lifted

Indonesia was struck by a powerful 7.4‑magnitude earthquake early on 2 April in the Molucca Sea, off Ternate in North Maluku, killing at least one person and briefly triggering a tsunami warning.

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Indonesia arrests Scottish man sought by Spain for crime group links

Police in Scotland and Spain carried out raids in connection with Lyons' case last week resulting in multiple arrests with the help of Europol, the European Union law enforcement cooperation hub.

World News

Hundreds of millions across Asia welcome the Year of the Fire Horse

Authorities in China say they are expecting to see a record 9.5 billion passenger trips, up from 9 billion the previous year, during the 40-day spring festival.

17 February 2026

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Indonesia landslide kills at least 17, more than 70 still missing

Rescue workers search for dozens still missing after a landslide in Indonesia's Java. The death toll from the landslide rose to 17 on Monday.

26 January 2026

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British adult content creator faces 15 years in jail in Indonesia

The adult content creator, whose real name is Tia Billinger, faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in jail after allegedly breaking Indonesian law.

9 December 2025

Earth News

Asia floods highlight the deadly impacts of ‘rampant’ deforestation

As renewed rainfall threatens even more devastation across parts of Asia, calls to fight deforestation are getting louder.

5 December 2025

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Indonesia flood death toll rises to 702 as search efforts intensify

Indonesia’s flood and landslide disaster on Sumatra has left at least 702 people dead and hundreds missing, with severe weather from a tropical cyclone worsening the crisis.

3 December 2025

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Indonesia to repatriate two convicted Dutch drug traffickers

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime says Indonesia is a major drug smuggling hub despite having some of the strictest drug laws in the world.

2 December 2025