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Over 100 Rohingya Refugees Rescued Off Indonesia

Over 100 Rohingya Refugees Rescued Off Indonesia

More than 100 Rohingya refugees, including women and children, were rescued after their boat sank off the coast of Indonesia, VOA reported citing the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR). According to the source, a total of 116 refugees were reported…
Indonesian Muslims Lead Green Initiatives to Protect Environment

Indonesian Muslims Lead Green Initiatives to Protect Environment

In a notable effort to promote environmental sustainability, Indonesia’s largest mosque, Istiqlal Mosque, is undergoing renovations to become one of the most environmentally friendly mosques in the world. This initiative includes the installation of 500 solar panels, which are expected…
Mount Lewotobi erupts eight times, thousands evacuated in Indonesia

Mount Lewotobi erupts eight times, thousands evacuated in Indonesia

Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted eight times on Thursday, with ash plumes reaching up to 8,000 meters. The volcanic activity, which began with a major eruption on Sunday, has caused extensive damage on the island of Flores, East Nusa Tenggara.…
Indonesia: Mount Marapi Erupts Again, Blanketing Villages in Ash

Indonesia: Mount Marapi Erupts Again, Blanketing Villages in Ash

Mount Marapi, one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes, erupted on Sunday, releasing thick columns of ash that reached heights of 2,000 meters (6,560 feet) and covering nearby villages in volcanic debris, The Associated Press reported yesterday. The eruption, which occurred…
140 Rohingya Muslims Stranded Off Indonesia’s Coast as Locals Reject Landing

140 Rohingya Muslims Stranded Off Indonesia’s Coast as Locals Reject Landing

About 140 Rohingya Muslims, predominantly women and children, are stranded on a wooden boat off the coast of Indonesia’s Aceh province, with local residents refusing to allow them to land, The Associate Press reported yesterday. The boat has been anchored…
Prabowo Subianto Sworn in as Indonesia’s Eighth President

Prabowo Subianto Sworn in as Indonesia’s Eighth President

Prabowo Subianto was inaugurated as Indonesia’s eighth president on Sunday, marking a significant transition in the world’s third-largest democracy, Reuters reported today. The 73-year-old former defense minister and special forces commander secured nearly 60% of the vote in the February…
Over 100 Rohingya Refugees on Boat Spotted Off Indonesia, Casualties Reported

Over 100 Rohingya Refugees on Boat Spotted Off Indonesia, Casualties Reported

A boat carrying over 100 Rohingya refugees was spotted off Indonesia’s westernmost province, with at least one deceased individual on board, Arab News reported yesterday citing local officials. The Rohingya, a persecuted Muslim minority from Myanmar, often undertake perilous sea…
Indonesia to Expand Farmland by 3 Million Hectares for Food Self-Sufficiency

Indonesia to Expand Farmland by 3 Million Hectares for Food Self-Sufficiency

Indonesia’s incoming president, Prabowo Subianto, plans to increase food crop planting areas by three million hectares over the next five years as part of a food self-sufficiency initiative, Reuters reported yesterday. Prabowo, who won the February election, aims to achieve…
Indonesia Gold Mine Collapse Claims 15 Lives

Indonesia Gold Mine Collapse Claims 15 Lives

A landslide at an illegal gold mine in West Sumatra, Indonesia, has resulted in the deaths of at least 15 people, Reuters reported yesterday. The incident occurred on Thursday evening after heavy rains triggered the collapse, according to Irwan Efendi,…
Indonesia Establishes Cyber Force as Fourth Military Branch

Indonesia Establishes Cyber Force as Fourth Military Branch

Indonesia has officially approved the creation of a Cyber Force, marking it as the fourth branch of the Indonesian Military (TNI) alongside the army, navy, and air force, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. This decision, endorsed by outgoing President Jokowi Widodo…
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