Indonesia: Protests continue despite crackdown and deaths

[ad_1] Hundreds of students met across various cities in Indonesia on Monday, defying fears of a crackdown after deadly riots on the weekend left eight dead in the worst violence witnessed in the country in more than two decades.At least 500 people gathered outside the Indonesia parliament in Jakarta on Monday afternoon as dozens of […]

Indonesia protests: At least 20 missing, rights group says; military deployed in Jakarta as unrest intensifies

[ad_1] Indonesia Protests (AP Photo/Binsar Bakkara) At least 20 people remain missing in Indonesia following days of violent protests over lavish perks for lawmakers that have spiralled into broader anger against police, a rights group said Tuesday.Also Read | Protests rock Indonesia: Finance minister’s home looted amid unrest; MPs’ residences also targeted by angry mobs […]

Jakarta protests: President Prabowo cancels foreign visit; fires, deaths reported across Indonesia

[ad_1] Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has called off a planned visit to China after days of unrest spread beyond Jakarta, with parliament buildings in several regions torched and lives lost in violent clashes. Prabowo had been scheduled to attend a “Victory Day” parade in China on September 3, marking the 80th anniversary of the end […]

‘Trapped in burning building’: Indonesia protests turn violent; 3 killed in blaze during stir | World News

[ad_1] Protesters set ablaze a council building in Makassar, Indonesia (Source: X/@IndoPopBase) At least three people were killed after protesters set ablaze a council building in Makassar, eastern Indonesia, officials said on Saturday.The nationwide unrest spread following the death of a young motorcycle taxi driver hit by a police vehicle. “From last night’s incident, three […]

Indonesia Boat Race: 11-year-old aura farmer makes festival a global phenomenon; 1.5 million spectators expected this year

[ad_1] Rayyan Arkan Dikha, an 11-year-old boy who went viral for his calm dance on the bow of a traditional longboat, performed during the Pacu Jalur longboat race festival. (Pictured credit: AFP) Western Indonesia’s centuries-old Pacu Jalur boat race has taken on a new life this year after an 11-year-old boy’s viral dance moves helped […]

Indonesia arrests 285 in drug crackdown and seizes over half a ton of narcotics

[ad_1] Indonesia arrests 285 in drug crackdown and seizes over half a ton of narcotics (Image: AP) JAKARTA: Indonesian authorities said Monday they arrested 285 people suspected of drug trafficking, including 29 women and seven foreigners, and seized over half a ton of narcotics during a two-month crackdown. Indonesia is a major hub for drug […]

Watch: Mount Lewotobi erupts in Indonesia; sends ashes 10kms in the sky | World News

[ad_1] Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano erupts in Indonesia (Pic credit: AP) Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano located in eastern Indonesia, erupted on Tuesday with a massive ash plume, as high as 10 kilometres into the sky.The eruption prompted authorities to raise the alert status to its highest level and led to the cancellation of at least […]

Australia says China anxiety, geography driving closer Indonesia ties

[ad_1] Australian defence minister Richard Marles (right) with his Indonesian counterpart Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (left) during their meeting in Jakarta (Image credit: AP) Australian defence minister Richard Marles said Thursday that security anxiety over China was partly driving deepening ties with Indonesia in a region riven by rivalry between Beijing and Washington.His visit to meet counterpart […]

Indonesia offers to temporarily shelter wounded and orphaned Palestinians from Gaza

[ad_1] Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (AP photo) JAKARTA: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said Wednesday that his country will offer temporary shelter to Palestinian medical evacuees and children orphaned by the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. “We are ready to evacuate those who are injured or traumatized, and orphans, if they want to be evacuated to Indonesia, […]