Indonesia

A magnitude 6 earthquake struck East Java, 32 kilometers southeast of Kalianget, at a depth of 14 kilometers, according to the US Geological Survey. No casualties or damage have been reported so far. The quake follows a 6.9-magnitude…

A boarding school in East Java collapsed during midday prayers, killing three people and injuring around 80. Authorities said 99 people were rescued, but 38 remain missing under the rubble. Disaster officials suspect the foundation could…

Severe floods and landslides triggered by days of heavy rain have killed at least 19 people on Indonesia’s Bali Island and in East Nusa Tenggara Province, with 10 still missing. Officials said 13 people died in Bali, where social…

Human Rights Watch reported that 10 people have been killed and more than 1,000 injured in nationwide protests in Indonesia over lawmakers’ salary allowances. Authorities have detained over 3,000 people amid violent clashes. Student groups…

The death toll in Indonesia’s nationwide protests against parliamentary salary hikes has risen to six. Demonstrations, sparked by reports that lawmakers receive monthly allowances of around $70, have turned violent in Jakarta,…

A fire at an illegal oil well in Blora, Central Java, Indonesia, has killed three people and injured two others. The blaze began with an explosion on Sunday, forcing the evacuation of around 750 residents. Officials said firefighting…

A ferry traveling from Java to Bali sank off Indonesia’s coast, killing at least 4 people, with 31 still missing and 30 rescued. The “KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya” ferry capsized around 12:50 AM local time. Videos shared by passengers…

Türkiye has signed its largest-ever defense export agreement with Indonesia for 48 KAAN fighter jets developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ). The deal, announced during the INDO Defense 2025 fair, includes aircraft…

An explosion during the disposal of expired military ammunition in Indonesia's West Java province killed 13 people, including 9 civilians and 4 soldiers. Military officials said the blast occurred as troops were completing…

The Marapi Volcano in western Sumatra, Indonesia, erupted again, spewing a column of ash 1.5 kilometers into the air. Authorities warned nearby residents to remain cautious due to potential ashfall. The volcano is one of Indonesia’s 127…