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Indonesia: School collapse leaves 3 dead and 38 missing

Rescue teams in Indonesia are searching for at least 38 people reported missing after an Islamic school collapsed in the city of Sidoarjo, East Java, leaving three confirmed dead. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon at the Al-Khoziny boarding school, where more than a hundred students had gathered......

Indonesia protests leave 20 missing amid clashes and government crackdown

At least 20 people remain missing following a week of violent protests across Indonesian cities, according to the Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence (KontraS). The unrest, which began on 25 August, erupted over public anger at lawmakers’ generous perks, including a controversial......

Indonesian president revokes lawmakers' perks amid protests and public outrage

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto has announced the revocation of certain parliamentary perks, including a controversial $3,000 monthly housing allowance, following a wave of protests that resulted in six fatalities. Lawmakers lose benefits in rare government concession In a televised address......

Thousands protest across Indonesia as military deployed

Thousands of Indonesians took to the streets on Monday in several cities as the military was deployed in Jakarta following violent unrest that has left six dead in recent days. The demonstrations began last week over controversial housing allowances for lawmakers, which many citizens deemed excessive. The......

Deadly fire hits makassar amid nationwide demonstrations

Three people were killed in Makassar, Indonesia, after a fire broke out at a city council building during violent protests, authorities confirmed. The blaze was started by demonstrators who had stormed the building amid ongoing demonstrations over low wages and generous allowances for lawmakers. The......

Father killed by crocodile in South Sulawesi, Indonesia

A tragic incident occurred in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, as a father of four lost his life after being attacked by a crocodile while swimming in a river. Around 6 p.m., the reptile reportedly bit the man’s leg and dragged him under the water, witnessed helplessly by nearby villagers. Several people......

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake strikes the Maluku Islands without tsunami warning

Indonesia experienced another significant earthquake on Monday, as a 6.7-magnitude tremor was recorded off the coast of the Maluku Islands in the eastern part of the country, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Despite the strength of the quake, no tsunami threat was issued. The......

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......