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Six Killed In Indonesia Protests Over MPs’ Salaries

Sep 2, 2025

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,…

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Jakarta Battles with High Tide Floods

Nov 20, 2024

Heavy rain triggered high tide floods in coastal area of Indonesia's Jakarta, covering roads in water and damaging many buildings. Rescue workers from Jakarta’s Regional Disaster Management Agency dispatched to the region to carry out…

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Leaders Gather at 43rd ASEAN Summit to Discuss Regional Challenges

Sep 8, 2023

The 43rd ASEAN Summit recently convened in Jakarta, with leaders from Southeast Asian countries and global figures such as US Vice President Kamala Harris and Chinese Premier Li Qiang in attendance. Key agenda items included escalating…

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massive fuel depot fire in Indonesia: 17 dead

Mar 4, 2023

A fire broke out at a fuel storage station operated by Indonesia's state energy company, Pertamina, in the capital, Jakarta, at 20:00 local time. Authorities announced that 17 people, including two children, died and 50 were injured in the…