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Mount Sinabung erupts, 3,500‑metre ash plume prompts evacuations
An eruption at Mount Sinabung in North Sumatra sent a plume of ash to an altitude of roughly 3,500 metres on the morning of 1 September, prompting local of
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Palangkaraya registers AQI 780, becoming Indonesia's most polluted city.
Palangkaraya, the capital of Central Kalimantan on the island of Borneo, recorded an air‑quality index of 780 on Tuesday, making it the most polluted city
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Adult Female Orangutan Rescued from Haze‑Driven Fire in West Kalimantan
An adult female orangutan named Sampurna was rescued on 28 August from a haze‑driven fire zone near the town of Ketapang in West Kalimantan, Indonesia’s Bo
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Japan dispatches naval vessel to aid Indonesia's Riau forest fire response
The Japan Maritime Self‑Defense Force’s (JMSDF) supply vessel JS Kunisaki set sail from the naval base at Kure in Hiroshima Prefecture on Monday, bound for
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Indonesia Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 103 as Rescue Efforts Continue
Ten days after a powerful earthquake struck Indonesia’s Flores region, local authorities have confirmed that the death toll has risen to 103, with 1,666 pe
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Malaysia begins voluntary return of 1,476 Burmese migrants to Myanmar on Sept. 29
Kuala Lumpur announced on Thursday that 1,476 Burmese nationals will be repatriated to Myanmar on 29 September, marking the first phase of a voluntary retu
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Flores Island quake kills 111, displaces over 176,000 residents
The death toll from the 6.5‑magnitude earthquake that struck Flores Island in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province has risen to 111, with more than 176,
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Pacific Fisheries Agency Seizes Four Chinese-Indian Vessels During Cross-Border Enforcement
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) launched its routine Kurukuru enforcement operation in early August across the Pacific Ocean. During the p
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Singapore introduces anti‑fraud messaging rules; IM platforms curb unsolicited contact.
Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) formally announced the draft Prevention of Fraud and Unsolicited Message Service Regulations on 10t
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Indonesia's Flores Island Hit by 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake, At Least 47 Killed
Flores Island in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara Province Hit by 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake, at Least 47 Dead Recently, Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara Provinc
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At Least 38 Killed, Scores Injured After Powerful Earthquake Hits Indonesian Island of Flores.
A recent powerful earthquake struck East Kalimantan Province in Indonesia, resulting in at least 38 fatalities and numerous injuries. Located in the provin
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Fire Engulfs Ferry Off Coast of Indonesia's Bali Island in Devastating Incident.
A ferry caught fire off the coast of Bali Island, Indonesia, resulting in the death of one person and the rescue of 172 others. The incident has raised con
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Philippines Hit by Devastating Floods, Leaving 16 Dead and Millions Affected.
At least 16 people died in the Philippines due to torrential rains that have been ravaging the country for nine days. According to a statement from the Phi
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Indonesian Authorities Detain Malaysian Pilot Suspected of Carrying Narcotics Aboard Plane
Indonesian authorities announced the arrest of a Malaysia Airlines pilot suspected of carrying more than 26 kilograms of heroin and a package of ice at Soe
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At Least 5 Dead, 41 Missing After Indonesia Ferry Fire Disaster
A ferry boat caught fire off the coast of Madura Island in Indonesia, resulting in at least five deaths and 41 people missing. Madura Island is a island lo
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Indonesian authorities crack down on Malaysian Airlines pilots' international drug trafficking operation.
Indonesian law enforcement agencies recently announced the bust of a major international narcotics smuggling case, in which a serving Malaysia Airlines pil
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Four Dead, Eight Injured in Nine-Vehicle Pileup Linked to Brake Failure
A severe multi-vehicle pileup occurred recently in the Deli Serdang Regency of North Sumatra, Indonesia. According to preliminary investigations by local p
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One Dead, 24 Missing After Ship Sinks Off Indonesia's Sulawesi Island
A serious maritime disaster occurred off the coast of Sulawesi, Indonesia, this week when a passenger vessel sank during its voyage. At least one person ha
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Indonesian President Faces Unrest as Fuel Prices Rise, Public Protests Over Government Spending.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has been facing widespread protests from hundreds of students, who are unhappy with the rising fuel prices, internal
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Improving Fertility Treatment In Low – Middle Income Countries
SINGAPORE, May 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Mounting concerns about access to infertility treatment in low to middle income countries and measures to address
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Human Rights Institute Sets Sights On Safe Water for All
RWI aspires to raise public awareness on safe drinking water as fundamental to ensuring a life of dignity for all. JAKARTA, Indonesia, April 27, 2021
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10% Of Australian Consumers Have Identity Stolen: Survey
FICO survey shows a growing acceptance of security measures as online account opening surges SYDNEY, April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — FICO’s identity
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Lost Submariners Video Released – Singing A Farewell Song
A video of the lost Indonesian submarine crew has been released by…
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adidas Inspires The World To See Possibilities With Optimism
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