Indonesia
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Earthquake of magnitude 6.4 strikes Indonesia's Sumatra Island
World | Nov 27, 2025, 12:30 PM ISTIndonesia, situated along the geologically active Pacific "Ring of Fire," faces significant risk from frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
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Indonesia: Multiple explosions at mosque rock Jakarta; over 50 injured | Updates
World | Nov 07, 2025, 04:14 PM ISTIndonesia blast: Locals said that a couple of blasts took place during Friday prayers at the mosque at SMA 27, which is a state high school within a navy compound in the Kelapa Gading neighbourhood in Jakarta.
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Strong earthquake jolts Indonesia's Sulawesi Island, 6.2 on Richter scale, no Tsunami alert
World | Nov 05, 2025, 07:22 AM ISTIndonesia lies strategically between the Asian and Australian continents along the boundary of the Pacific Ocean. This area forms part of the well-known “Ring of Fire,” a major seismic zone responsible for around 90 percent of global earthquakes and nearly three-quarters of all volcanic eruptions.
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6.7-magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia's Papua; no tsunami warning issued
World | Oct 16, 2025, 12:14 PM ISTIndonesia earthquake: The epicentre of the earthquake was located around 200 km from Abepura. However, no tsunami warning has been issued so far.
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One dead, 65 students feared trapped as school building collapses in Indonesia, rescue ops underway
World | Sep 30, 2025, 08:50 AM ISTSchool building collapses in Indonesia: Several hundred rescuers were involved in the effort and had equipment for breathing, extrication, medical evacuation and other support tools.
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Indonesian ferry with 300 people bursts into flames, passengers forced to jump into sea | Video
World | Jul 20, 2025, 11:39 PM ISTThe vessel was en route from Talise Island to Manado Port when the fire broke out around 1:30 pm local time, forcing terrified passengers to jump into the sea in a desperate bid to escape the thick smoke and growing flames.
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Video of Indonesian boy dancing on racing boat goes viral, internet says 'legendary aura farming'
Trending | Jul 16, 2025, 11:27 AM ISTAn eleven-year-old boy's video of dancing on the tip of a long racing boat, wearing sunglasses has gone viral. His dance moves have been imitated by popular personalities like NFL star Travis Kelce, American soccer player Diego Luna and others. Check out the video here.
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BRICS welcomes Indonesia as new member: Here’s how the group evolved over the years, check timeline
World | Jul 07, 2025, 11:57 PM ISTIt was agreed to expand BRIC into BRICS with the inclusion of South Africa at the BRIC Foreign Ministers' meeting in New York in 2010, according to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). South Africa attended the third BRICS Summit in Sanya in 2011.
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Four dead, 43 missing after ferry sinks off Bali coast in Indonesia, rescue ops underway
World | Jul 04, 2025, 12:11 PM ISTThe ferry had 53 passengers, 12 crew members, and was transporting 22 vehicles, including 14 trucks, according to the agency, the Associated Press reported.
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Air India Delhi to Bali flight returns as Indonesian volcano erupts, passengers deplaned
World | Jun 18, 2025, 10:19 AM ISTAn Air India flight bound for Bali returned to Delhi on Wednesday after Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted, spewing volcanic ash into the atmosphere. The eruption triggered a red aviation alert, prompting multiple flight cancellations and diversions due to safety concerns.
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Don't want hyphen between 'India and Pakistan', talk to us separately: Salman Khurshid | Video
World | May 31, 2025, 09:41 AM ISTSalman Khurshid noted that violations continued on the Pakistani side, suggesting a lack of control over its military actions. He highlighted the apparent chaos within Pakistan, citing factions within the army vying for power and the civilian government's lack of control.
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Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 hits Indonesia's western Aceh province, no Tsunami alert issued
World | Apr 08, 2025, 08:50 AM ISTThe tremors occurred at 2:48 am on Tuesday (local time), with the epicenter located 62 km southeast of Sinabang city in Simeulue Regency, at a depth of 30 km below sea level.
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Earthquake of magnitude 6 strikes near Masohi, Indonesia
World | Mar 18, 2025, 12:02 AM ISTThere have been no immediate reports of casualties or damage. Authorities are monitoring the situation, and further details are awaited. Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay alert for possible aftershocks.
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Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes near Indonesia's Sulawesi island
World | Feb 26, 2025, 06:56 AM ISTA 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck offshore near North Sulawesi, Indonesia with no immediate damage or tsunami warning reported. The BMKG and USGS confirmed the tremor, reminding Indonesia’s vulnerability to seismic activity in the Pacific Ring of Fire.
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Indonesia interested in India's aircraft carrier-building capabilities, BrahMos deal in talks
India | Jan 27, 2025, 07:09 AM ISTIndonesian President Prabowo Subianto's presence at the grand parade came 75 years after Indonesia's first president, Sukarno, attended India's first Republic Day celebrations in 1950 as the chief guest.
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Republic Day 2025: Indonesia's military contingent participates in parade on Kartavya Path | Watch
World | Jan 26, 2025, 04:09 PM ISTIndonesia achieved a historic feat on Sunday at the Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path as its contingent participated in the parade for the first time in any event abroad. As the Indonesian contingent marched on Kartavya Path, President Subianto graced the event as the chief guest.
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Indonesian delegation sings 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' at President's banquet | Video
India | Jan 26, 2025, 07:49 AM ISTThe Indonesian delegation was hosted on Saturday in honour of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
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PM Modi holds talks with Indonesian President Subianto, hails 'thousands of years old' relations
World | Jan 25, 2025, 02:28 PM ISTIndonesian President Prabowo Subianto will be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations on Sunday in New Delhi. In his meeting with Subianto, PM Modi acknowledged that Indonesia was the chief guest at first Republic Day celebrations.
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Republic Day 2025: Breathtaking pictures emerge from rehearsals at Kartavya Path
India | Jan 21, 2025, 08:06 PM ISTThe preparations for the 76th Republic Day are in full swing. Moreover, the contingents of armed forces, Indonesian armed forces and artists have rehearsed for their performance. On January 23, a full dress rehearsal will be held at Kartavya Path.
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Indonesia: 16 killed, nine others missing as flash floods trigger landslides on Java island
World | Jan 21, 2025, 01:39 PM ISTRescue teams are tirelessly searching for the missing, braving hazardous conditions and unstable terrain, as per officials. Seasonal rain from about October to March frequently causes flooding and landslides in Indonesia.