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Living near the fire – 500 million people worldwide have active volcanoes as neighbors

The thought of living near an active volcano probably sounds like an unimaginable risk to you – and rightly so. An active volcano is never safe and can turn a forested hillside into a lifeless wasteland in a matter of seconds. From molten avalanches of rock to razor-sharp lung-shredding ash,…

The Conversation

Visitors to Bali will be hit with $10 tourists tax ‘to protect environment and culture’

The Indonesian holiday destination has long touted the introduction of fees

The Independent UK

Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure: an ‘uncynical’ celebrity travelogue

“As most of us are unlikely to be invited on holiday with Joanna Lumley any time soon, let us enjoy the next best thing,” said Anita Singh in The Daily Telegraph: an ITV series in which she travels through Indonesia, Madagascar, India, Jordan and Zanzibar, tracing the history of the…

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El Nino is threatening rice crops while grain supplies already are squeezed by the war in Ukraine

Experts are warning that rice production across South and Southeast Asia is likely to suffer with the world heading into an El Nino

The Independent UK

Indian shuttlers make positive start at Badminton Asia Junior Championships

NEW DELHI: Young Indian shuttlers, including Lakshay Sharma and Anmol Kharb, made a positive start to their singles campaign at the Badminton Asia Junior Championships in Yogyakarta, Indonesia on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Indonesia seizes Iranian tanker for suspected illegal oil transfer in its territorial waters

Indonesian authorities say they have seized an Iranian tanker and arrested its crew members for illegally transferring oil to another vessel in the country’s exclusive economic zone

The Independent UK

Mikala Jones, Hawaii surfer and filmmaker, dies at 44

Jones, known for shooting awe-inspiring photos and videos from the inside of barreling waves, died after a surfing accident in Indonesia.

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Mikala Jones, Hawaii surfer known for filming inside waves, dies in surfing accident

A Hawaii surfer known for shooting awe-inspiring photos and videos from the inside of barreling waves has died after a surfing accident in Indonesia

The Independent UK

e-car developed by Barton Hill engineering college students wins global awards

Team Pravega, a group of final-year mechanical engineering students of Government Engineering College, Barton Hill, has bagged two international awards for their electric car ‘Bambi’ at the Shell Eco Marathon Asia Pacific and Middle East 2023 held in Indonesia recently

The Hindu

China says its foreign minister is ill. A senior diplomat will take his place at ASEAN

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang is ill and the country's senior diplomat will take his place at a two-day summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations this week in Jakarta, Indonesia

The Independent UK

The Dutch are returning looted artifacts to Indonesia and Sri Lanka. Does it matter?

Two Dutch museums returned nearly 500 cultural objects to Indonesia and Sri Lanka that were looted during the colonial era, including gold and silverware, statues, weapons and hundreds of artworks.

WEKU

Indonesia warns nuclear weapons put Southeast Asia a 'miscalculation away' from a catastrophe

Indonesia’s top diplomat is warning of the threat posed by nuclear weapons, saying that Southeast Asia is “one miscalculation away from apocalypse” and pressing for world powers to sign a treaty to keep the region free from such arms

The Independent UK

Indonesia is suppressing environmental research it doesn't like. That poses real risks

In September last year, several leading scientists were effectively banned from further research in Indonesia’s vast tropical forests, where most had been working for decades.

The Conversation

Indonesia’s electric battery hub bid clouded by mining deaths

Safety standards in Southeast Asian country’s nickel mining industry are under scrutiny after spate of fatal accidents.

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Myanmar crisis to dominate Asean meeting

JAKARTA: Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) met in Indonesia Tuesday, with Myanmar's deadlocked political crisis expected to dominate discussions.

Bangkok Post

Energy can be a catalyst for peace

In our ever-evolving world, the vital role of energy has become increasingly apparent. Historically, conflicts have erupted due to scarcity and competition for limited energy resources. However, it is plausible and imperative to change the narrative surrounding energy, transforming it from a force for war into a powerful catalyst driving…

The Independent UK

Mikala Jones: Surfer dies after ‘severing artery’ riding waves in Indian Ocean

The 44-year-old father of three died while surfing in Indonesia

Zenger

McDonald’s Introduces Wedding Food Package In Indonesia, Could Expand To US

Fast food giant offers wedding catering with chicken sandwiches and nuggets, following strong financial results.

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Mikala Jones dead: Pro surfer dies after ‘severing artery’ while riding wave

Mikala Jones, 44, died after severing his femoral artery while surfing in the Mentawai Islands in Indonesia

The Independent UK

Indonesia welcomes return of jewels, temple carvings as important step in global restitution effort

The Netherlands and Indonesia have hailed the return of hundreds of cultural artifacts taken — sometimes by force — during colonial times as a major step forward in restitution efforts worldwide

The Times of India

India's campaign ends in team event of Badminton Asia Junior Championships

NEW DELHI: India's mixed team campaign at the Badminton Asia Junior Championships came to an end as they suffered a 1-3 defeat against Indonesia in the quarterfinals in Yogyakarta, Indonesia on Monday.

Daily Record

Surfer Mikala Jones dies 'severing artery' whilst riding waves in freak incident

The 44-year-old was surfing in Indonesia when he reportedly severed an artery.

The Independent UK

Myanmar violence and sea disputes to dominate ASEAN talks joined by US, Russian and Chinese envoys

Myanmar’s prolonged civil strife, tensions in the disputed South China Sea and concern over arms buildups in the region are expected to dominate the agenda when Southeast Asia’s top diplomats gather for talks this week in Indonesia

Al Jazeera

Bali’s rafting scene under scrutiny after tourist deaths

Indonesian island’s regulation of rafting is facing criticism after the deaths of five tourists since November 2021.

Bangkok Post

Shopping the next frontier for TikTok

JAKARTA: Inside a shophouse in Northeast Jakarta, dozens of salespeople take turns peddling cosmetics, contact lenses and hair accessories. A woman helps a potential customer choose the right shade of lipstick for her skin tone, while a man yells out the latest markdown on vitamin tablets.

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