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A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.4 terrified the climbers as boulders tumbled down the slopes of the volcano. (Photo: AP)

Nearly 700 trek down from volcanic mount after Indonesia earthquake fright

Hundreds of trekkers in crater couldn’t come down, because paths were covered by debris from landslides, feared subsequent landslides.

30 Jul 2018 5:26 PM

The beach lifeguard tried to save 37-year-old Aakansha Pande, who resided in Singapore, and took her to Siloam Hospital where she was pronounced dead on arrival. (Photo: worldbank.org)

Indian-origin World Bank economist drowns at Bali beach

Aakansha Pande, a US citizen, was Senior Health Economist at World Bank where she focused on countries in the Middle East and North Africa.

24 Jul 2018 6:57 PM

Prosecutors had originally asked that the girl be jailed for one year and her brother for seven. (Representational Image)

15-yr-old jailed in Indonesia for having abortion after being raped by brother

The girl was raped eight times by her brother, who was sentenced to 2 years in jail for sexually assaulting a minor.

21 Jul 2018 7:05 PM

The airport was closed early Friday after a pilot flying overhead detected traces of volcanic ash as high as 23,000 feet. (Photo: AP)

Volcanic eruption closes airport in Bali, thousands of tourists stranded

Early morning closure of Ngurah Rai airport sparked cancellation of nearly 280 flights to, from Bali with some 15,700 passengers affected.

29 Jun 2018 11:58 AM

Giant pythons, which regularly top six metres, are commonly found in Indonesia and the Philippines. Representative Image (Photo: File)

Indonesian woman’s body found intact inside 7 metre long python

Some 100 residents had launched a search for the woman after she failed to return from her garden Thursday night.

16 Jun 2018 2:54 PM

Later Prime Minister Modi attended the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO) Forum. He was joined by Indonesian President Widodo at the India-Indonesian CEO meeting. (Photo: ANI)

Indonesian singer welcomes PM Modi with ‘Sabarmati ke Sant’ song

The official Twitter handle of the Prime Minister Office tweeted to share a glimpse of Indonesia-based singer Fryda Lucyana's performance.

31 May 2018 12:56 PM

Both leaders agreed to address all issues related to obstacles to trade and investment in palm oil products and industries, the joint statement said. (Photo: AP)

India, Indonesia agree to nearly triple bilateral trade to USD 50 billion

Modi and Widodo recognised that access to reliable, clean and affordable energy is critical for the economic growth of both countries.

30 May 2018 1:33 PM

'Such tragic incidents give a message that it is the need of the hour to strengthen the efforts being taken on the global level to combat terrorism,' Modi said. (photo: ANI | Twitter)

PM Modi strongly condemns recent terror strikes on churches in Indonesia

'Friends, I am in grief over the deaths of innocent civilians of Indonesia in the recent terror attacks.' Modi said.

30 May 2018 1:24 PM

Prime Minister Modi and President Widodo participated in the 'Kite Exhibition' which showcases the strong civilisational links between India and Indonesia. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

PM Modi, Widodo inaugurate kite exhibition themed on Indian epics

'The Leaders jointly unveiled a Kite Exhibition on the theme of Ramayana and Mahabharat,' Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.

30 May 2018 1:08 PM

During the meeting, the two leaders highlighted potential areas of cooperation in marine, economy, and socio-culture as well as discussed regional and global issues.(Photo: ANI | Twitter)

India, Indonesia to upgrade ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Modi said India’s Act East Policy and vision of SAGAR (Security and Growth for all in Region) matches President's Maritime Fulcrum Policy.

30 May 2018 12:33 PM

Prime Minister Modi, who is in Jakarta on his first-ever official visit to Indonesia, will meet President Joko Widodo on Wednesday and discuss bilateral cooperation in a broad range of areas, including maritime, trade and investment. (Photo: Twitter | @MEAIndia)

PM Modi begins Indonesia visit by laying wreath at military cemetery

Modi arrived in the Indonesian capital on Tuesday on the first leg of his three-nation tour to East Asia.

30 May 2018 9:34 AM

10 passengers on an Indonesian flight preparing to take off from Borneo island were injured after a man falsely said there was a bomb on board. (Photo: File | Representational)

10 injured after man falsely claims bomb on Indonesia plane

Video online showed dozens of people standing on the Boeing 737’s right wing. Some slid down the right engine and landed on the tarmac.

29 May 2018 3:11 PM

Suicide bombings Sunday and Monday in Surabaya, Indonesia’s second-largest city, killed 26 people, including 13 attackers. (Photo: AP)

4 shot dead in attack on Indonesia police; officer killed

National police spokesman Setyo Wasisto says the men attacked officers Wednesday after driving a minivan into Riau province’s police HQ.

16 May 2018 11:19 AM

Lit candles are placed in the ground during a candlelight vigil in support of the victims and their relatives following a series of bomb attacks in Surabaya, in Jakarta on May 14, 2018. (Photo: AFP)

IS claims responsibility for Indonesia police HQ suicide bombing

A family of five,including a child, had carried out the suicide bombing that wounded 10 people.

15 May 2018 3:11 PM

Police patrol outside Surabaya police headquarters following a suicide attack in Surabaya. (Photo: AFP)

4 suicide bombers blow themselves up at Indonesian police HQ: official

On Sunday, wave of suicide bombings on churches killed at least 14 and injured dozens more.

14 May 2018 11:00 AM

Police officers stand guard near the site where an explosion went off at Santa Maria church in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia. (Photo: AP)

11 dead, 41 injured after suicide bombers strike at 3 churches in Indonesia

The deadly blasts all occurred within 10 minutes of each other, police said, with the first explosion at 7.30 am.

13 May 2018 8:36 AM

East Aceh is dotted with numerous small-scale oil drilling operations, which are often run illegally by local villagers. (Photo: AP)

Indonesia oil well explosion death toll climbs to 21

An oil spill sparked a huge fire that shot up some 70 metres in the air, above homes and palm trees in a residential area.

26 Apr 2018 12:57 PM

People use their mobile phones to take pictures as a Sharia law official whips a woman who is convicted of prostitution during a public caning outside a mosque in Banda Aceh. (Photo: AP)

Couples caned in front of crowd for showing affection in public in Indonesia

Sharia police wanted to convict them of adultery, which would’ve resulted in a greater number of lashes, but lacked enough witnesses.

20 Apr 2018 2:07 PM

Overall improvement in the outlook for EAP was underpinned by prospects for a continued broad-based global recovery and robust domestic demand.

World Bank raises 2018 East Asia growth forecast

World Bank raised its growth outlook for China this year to 6.5 per cent from its Oct forecast of 6.4 per cent.

12 Apr 2018 10:57 AM

In total, nearly 40 people were admitted with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath and unconsciousness, and several are still being treated, Sumpena said. (Photo: Representational)

Drinking tainted alcohol: 50 die in Indonesia from bootleg liquor

In the latest incident, 20 people died between Thursday and Monday in Cicalengka subdistrict near the West Java capital of Bandung.

09 Apr 2018 8:55 PM

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