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Indonesia ferry disaster death toll rises to 66 as 69 remain missing

The death toll from the sinking of the passenger ferry Virgo Transport 8 in Indonesia has risen to 66, while 69 people remain missing as rescue teams continue searching the wreck and surrounding coastal areas. The vessel was carrying 243 people when it lost contact with authorities early on September......

FAO says it is too early to warn of a global coffee shortage

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) says it is still too early to conclude that the strengthening El Niño weather pattern will trigger a global coffee shortage, despite growing concerns over its potential impact on major producing regions. The organization stressed......

Morocco expands its economic partnerships from Latin America to Asia

Morocco is increasingly using trade and investment cooperation as part of a broader strategy to diversify its international partnerships, extending its economic reach from Latin America to Asia. Rather than focusing solely on opening new markets for Moroccan products, Rabat is developing a network of......

Indonesia struggles to contain major forest fires as smoke spreads across Borneo and Sumatra

Indonesia is struggling to contain extensive forest and land fires that have affected parts of Sumatra and Borneo for weeks, with authorities acknowledging that the scale and geography of the blazes are complicating efforts to bring them under control. Since August, the Indonesian government has mobilized......

El Niño and Middle East conflicts put Asia’s food security under pressure

Asian food markets are facing mounting pressure as climate disruptions linked to El Niño coincide with the economic and supply-chain effects of conflicts in the Middle East. The combination is raising concerns over food prices, agricultural costs and the potential impact on food security across......

Indonesia searches for 129 missing passengers as rough seas hamper rescue efforts

Indonesian rescue teams entered a third day of operations on Tuesday as they continued searching for 129 people missing after a passenger vessel capsized in the Java Sea. Difficult weather conditions and high waves have limited the ability of rescuers to reach the wreck underwater. The vessel, Virgo......

Indonesia records simultaneous activity at six active volcanoes

Indonesia is witnessing an unusual period of volcanic activity, with six active volcanoes erupting or showing significant eruptive activity simultaneously in different parts of the archipelago, according to official data. The phenomenon has been monitored by Indonesian authorities since August 31, highlighting......

Indonesia: Six Airports Closed Following Anak Krakatoa Eruption

The eruption of Anak Krakatoa is significantly disrupting air traffic in Indonesia. In light of the risks associated with the volcano's activity, authorities decided to suspend operations on Sunday at six airports, including Jakarta's main international hub. This precautionary measure directly affects......

Malaysia declares emergency in Borneo town as air pollution reaches hazardous levels

Malaysia has declared an emergency in the town of Serian in Sarawak after air pollution reached extremely dangerous levels, with smoke from major fires in neighboring Indonesia affecting parts of the Malaysian state. Malaysia’s Department of Environment reported that the air pollution index in......