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Sex outside marriage, consuming alcohol: Indonesian couple caned 140 times for breaking Sharia law

A couple in Indonesia’s Aceh province were publicly caned 140 times each for having sex outside marriage and consuming alcohol, in what is believed to be one of the severest punishments since the region implemented Sharia law, AFP reported.The man and woman were struck on their backs with a rattan cane in a public park […]

Villages buried, dozens trapped: 34 killed in Indonesia landslides

Photo released by Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) rescuers search for victims in Pasir Langu village after a landslide, in West Bandung district of West Java province, Indonesia, Monday (Credit: AP) A devastating landslide in Indonesia’s Pasirlangu village has claimed 34 lives, with 32 people still missing. The disaster, triggered by heavy rainfall last […]

Indonesia plane crash: Wreckage found in Bantimurung-Bulusaraung National Park; search on for 10 onboard

Indonesia plane crash (AP image) Rescue teams in Indonesia on Sunday found debris from a small turboprop aircraft that went missing a day earlier in eastern Indonesia. However, the 10 people on board are yet to be located, officials said.The Indonesian Air Transport plane lost contact with air traffic control on Saturday afternoon while flying […]

Indian Naval Ships to Visit Ports in Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand

Indian Coast Guard and Navy ships are set to visit international ports in Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand. During these visits, Indian naval personnel will engage in joint maritime exercises with the host countries’ navies. The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) will be deployed for this long-distance mission in Southeast Asia. The squadron includes INS […]

UAE and Indonesia unite to treat Gaza patients under Operation Gallant Knight 3 | World News

A fresh batch of Indonesian medical experts joins the UAE’s floating hospital in Al-Arish / Image: National News In the bustling Egyptian port of Al-Arish, a repurposed vessel serves as a beacon of survival. The UAE Floating Hospital, a cornerstone of Operation Gallant Knight 3, has just received its fifth batch of medical experts from […]

Indonesia bus crash: Driver loses control, hits barrier; 15 killed | India News

At least 15 people were killed after a passenger bus crashed on Indonesia’s main island of Java early Monday, officials said.The inter province bus, carrying 34 passengers, lost control on a toll road just after midnight, struck a concrete barrier and rolled onto its side, said Budiono, a search and rescue agency chief who goes […]

Indonesia floods: Death toll crosses 900; survivors decry slow government response as starvation spreads

A survivor carries a bag of salvaged items at an area devastated by flash flood in Aceh Tamiang on Sumatra Island (AP photo) Devastating floods and landslides have killed more than 900 people on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, with authorities warning that starvation in remote, cut-off areas could push the toll even higher. The country’s disaster […]

Powerful earthquake jolts Indonesia: 6.3-magnitude tremor strikes Sumatra island; no tsunami alert issued | World News

A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake shook Indonesia’s Sumatra island near Aceh province on Thursday, according to the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG). The tremor, which struck at a depth of 10 km, was felt across the region, but authorities confirmed that there is no tsunami threat, Reuters reported.Indonesia, located on the seismically active Pacific […]

This 25,000-year-old pyramid in Indonesia might be older than Egypt’s and hide secrets of an ancient civilisation | World News

A controversial claim suggesting that a pyramid in Indonesia dates back 25,000 years has ignited worldwide curiosity, directly challenging conventional timelines of human civilisation. While the theory has since been retracted, it has sparked vigorous debate among archaeologists, historians, and enthusiasts about the interpretation of ancient structures and the methods used to date them. The […]

Badminton World Junior Championships: China beat Indonesia to clinch Suhandinata Cup for 15th time; India settle for bronze | Badminton News

BWF World Junior Badminton Championships (PTI Photo) China secured their 15th Suhandinata Cup victory at the BWF World Junior Championships 2025, defeating defending champions Indonesia on Saturday. India and Japan earned bronze medals as semi-final runners-up.The Chinese team, featuring three Asian Junior Championships gold medalists and two silver medalists, dominated Indonesia with a score of […]