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Bali ferry disaster leaves four dead, dozens missing in Indonesia waters

At least four people have died, and 30 others remain missing after a ferry carrying 65 people sank in the Bali Strait late Wednesday night, authorities in Indonesia confirmed. The vessel, KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, was en route from Banyuwangi on Java’s eastern coast to the northern port of Bali, a......

Major volcanic eruption disrupts tourism in Indonesia

Indonesia experienced a significant volcanic eruption near the resort island of Bali as Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted at 5:35 PM on Tuesday, releasing an ash cloud that reached approximately 11 kilometers (six miles) into the atmosphere. The eruption caused an extensive ash cloud that affected visibility......

Search efforts continue after deadly landslide in Central Java

Rescue operations in Indonesia persist as authorities work to locate survivors following a deadly landslide in Central Java, which claimed the lives of at least 19 people. The landslide, triggered by heavy rainfall in Pekalongan, occurred on a key road connecting the city with the popular tourist destination......

Indonesia's Inclusion in BRICS: A Strategic Move for Global Cooperation

Indonesia recently expressed its enthusiasm about Brazil's announcement of its membership in BRICS, the economic bloc composed of emerging nations increasingly viewed as an alternative to Western dominance. Brazil’s foreign ministry confirmed on Monday that Indonesia shares common goals with......

Indonesia's Smartphone Ban Sparks Debate

Indonesia's recent ban on the iPhone 16 and Google Pixel has ignited frustration among tech enthusiasts and raised questions about the country's regulatory approach. The prohibition stems from the government's Tingkat Komponen Dalam Negeri (TKDN) policy, requiring phones to have at least......

Navigating the Middle Path Prabowo’s Foreign Policy Strategy

When Prabowo Subianto was sworn in as Indonesia’s eighth president in October, one of the immediate questions surrounding his leadership was how his approach to foreign policy would shape the region’s security landscape, especially amid growing tensions between China and the United States.......

Falling from the Middle Class: Economic Challenges in Indonesia

In Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, Halimah Nasution once enjoyed a comfortable life with her husband, Agus Saputra. Their wedding, graduation, and birthday rental business provided a stable monthly income of about 30 million rupiahs ($1,917), placing them in the upper tier of Indonesia’s middle......

Indonesia's New President Advocates for Cooperation with China Before U.S. Visit

BEIJING (AP) — Indonesia's newly inaugurated president emphasized the importance of collaboration with China, rather than conflict, following the signing of $10 billion in business deals at a forum in Beijing on Sunday. This comes as he embarks on his first overseas trip since taking office......

Tragedy Strikes: Eruptions of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Claim Lives and Displace Thousands in Indonesia

At least ten individuals have lost their lives following a series of volcanic eruptions from Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a 1,703-meter (5,587-foot) twin volcano located on Flores Island in eastern Indonesia. The eruptions began shortly after midnight on Monday, unleashing fireballs and ash that devastated......