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6.4 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia: 1 dead, 9 injured

Jul 1, 2023

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 occurred at around 19:58 local time on the Indonesian island of Java. The earthquake, which occurred at a depth of 25 km off the coast of Yogyakarta region, caused minor damage to dozens of homes,…

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Anak Krakatau Volcano in Indonesia Erupts, Releasing Ash and Smoke

Jun 9, 2023

Anak Krakatau Volcano, situated on Indonesia's Anak Krakatoa Island, experienced two eruptions within an hour. The Indonesian Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Center (PVMBG) reported that the volcano emitted ash and smoke…

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fish catching festival in indonesia

May 15, 2023

During the 'Ngubek Empang' Festival, hundreds of Indonesians went down to the pond in Depok to catch fish with their bare hands. The custom is carried out when the dry season approaches, or before and after the festival of Eid al-Fitr, and…

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Tourist Bus Accident in Central Java Kills One and Injures 35

May 8, 2023

A tourist bus parked in Slawi, Indonesia, rolled into a roadside stream, leaving one dead and 35 injured. Most passengers were inside the vehicle when the brake was released, causing it to veer off the road. The driver was…

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Woman’s Body Found Three Days After Falling into Elevator Shaft at Indonesian Airport

May 3, 2023

The body of 38-year-old Aisiah Sinta Dewi, who fell into an elevator shaft at Kualanamu Airport in Medan, Indonesia on April 24, was discovered three days later after airport staff detected a foul smell. Dewi was at the airport to drop off…

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Boat carrying 78 passengers sinks in Indonesia, leaving 11 dead and many injured

Apr 28, 2023

A boat carrying 78 passengers sank just three hours after departing from a port in the Indragiri Hilir Regency region of Riau province on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. A rescue team was immediately dispatched to the area, and the…

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Achenes farmers battle with severe drought

Apr 24, 2023

The prolonged drought due to extreme weather conditions and unpredictable weather changes has left farmers in Achet, Indonesia, desperate against heavy losses they suffer. The soils on the farms have become cracked and very poor.

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3 whales wash up on Indonesian beach in 9 days

Apr 9, 2023

A 17-meter long male sperm whale was found washed up on the Yeh Leh beach in Bali, Indonesia, which is a popular destination for vacationists. The incident has been the third case in the area since the beginning of April.

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indonesian students protest Japan’s decision to dump nuclear wastewater into pacific

Mar 22, 2023

On Tuesday, Indonesian students dressed in anti-radioactive costumes protested Japan's contentious proposal to dump more than a million tons of nuclear-contaminated wastewater into the Pacific Ocean. Protesters displayed posters…

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hundreds of workers take to streets in indonesia

Mar 14, 2023

Upon the call of The Labor Party, hundreds of Indonesian workers took to the streets in Jakarta. The demonstrators staged a protest in front of the parliament building in the city, urging the parliament to pass a bill protecting domestic…

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