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Flights resume in Indonesia after volcanic eruption forced suspension

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Malaysia declares emergency in Sarawak as haze reaches critical level

Haze is a recurring seasonal problem in Southeast Asia, where smoke from forest and peat fires in Indonesia can travel across national borders and affect neighbouring Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore.

Indonesia

Fire haze threatens health of millions in Indonesia, ministry warns

Fires between January and July burned more than 200,000 hectares of land, an area three times the size of the capital Jakarta, the government said last week.

Indonesia

Indonesians brave smoke to pray for rain as country battles wildfires

Emergency services have been battling fires driven by an intensifying El Niño climate pattern and a prolonged dry season, generating dense smoke that crossed into Malaysia and Brunei.

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Swiss tourist given year in jail for insulting Bali religious day

During his trial, Luzian Andrin Zgraggen told the court he had never intended to insult the Hindu holiday or the Balinese people.

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Indonesia

Indonesia seizes 2.6 tonnes of meth in major bust, official says

Indonesia has some of the world's toughest anti-drug laws, including the death penalty for traffickers, but has maintained a moratorium on executions for several years.

Indonesia

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.

Indonesia

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.

Indonesia

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.

Indonesia

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.

Indonesia

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.

Indonesia

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.