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Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Erupts Again: Eastern Indonesia Grapples with Devastating Volcanic Activity

Eastern Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted again on Saturday, November 9, sending a colossal ash plume over 9 kilometers into the sky, following a series of eruptions that began earlier this week. This latest eruption—recorded at 4:47 a.m. local time—marks...
Indonesia volcano Mount Lewotobi

Indonesia Rushes to Evacuate Thousands After Deadly Eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki

The Indonesian government has launched an urgent evacuation operation, aiming to relocate at least 16,000 residents from the high-risk area surrounding Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano, which erupted on the night of November 3 and again on November 4. This eruption,...
Indonesia volcano Mount Lewotobi

Indonesia volcano Mount Lewotobi Erupts, Leaving At Least 10 Dead and Thousands Displaced

The eastern Indonesian volcano Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted in the dead of night on Monday, spewing fiery rocks, ash, and scorching debris into surrounding villages on the island of Flores. The catastrophe has left at least ten people dead, numerous...
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Indonesia’s New Capital Ambition: Prabowo Subianto’s Vision for Nusantara

As Indonesia gears up for a new era under President-elect Prabowo Subianto, the nation is watching closely to see if the ambitious US$32 billion project to build a new capital city, Nusantara, will stay on track. Initiated by former President...
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Indonesia’s Shrinking Middle Class: A Threat to National Progress

Triana Rahmawati, a 36-year-old mother of two, once enjoyed the comforts of middle-class life in Indonesia. For nearly a decade, she worked at a publishing company in Jakarta, where she earned a steady income of 6 million rupiah ($400) per...
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Indonesia’s Struggle with Gambling Addiction: Hidden Crisis

In a dimly lit room in Bandung, West Java, a father of two taps feverishly on his smartphone screen. His name is Surya, and his eyes are locked onto a mobile gambling game. Once, he was a hardworking man, earning...
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Indonesia’s Presidential Frontrunner: A Defense Chief Evaluation

Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, leading the polls for the upcoming presidential vote, has received mixed reviews from experts for his role in leading the country's defense and security sectors. However, he has shown seriousness and vision by following a...
Gibran Rakabuming Raka (center), the mayor of Solo (Surakarta) and eldest son of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, greets Pro-Jokowi volunteers at the Projo National Meeting at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta.

Court Ruling Sparks Debate on Indonesia’s Political Elite

Indonesia's Constitutional Court has rejected a challenge to its ruling that allowed President Joko Widodo's son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, to run as a vice-presidential candidate in the February 2024 general election. The court, consisting of eight justices, unanimously dismissed the...
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What challenges does Indonesia’s new anti-graft chief face in light of the alleged extortion scandal?

Indonesia's anti-corruption agency, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), has appointed Nawawi Pomolango as interim commissioner after the suspension of the previous chief over allegations of extortion. Nawawi takes over after police named ex-commissioner Firli Bahuri as a suspect in a...
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Rohingya Boats Find Shelter in Indonesia’s Aceh Region

Up to 525 Rohingya refugees have been allowed to disembark in western Indonesia's Aceh province after three boats landed there after weeks at sea. 250 people on a boat reached the province's coast but were pushed back by villagers before...
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