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Tears, anger as Indonesian soccer fears FIFA sanctions

Indonesian soccer players and fans reacted with tears and outrage after the country was stripped of hosting rights for the Under-20 World Cup only eight weeks before the start of the tournament amid political turmoil over Israel’s participation, leaving Indonesian soccer at risk of further sanctions

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Anger in Indonesia as Fifa pulls U-20 World Cup

JAKARTA: Indonesian football players, fans and pundits reacted with anger and sadness Thursday after Fifa pulled the Under-20 World Cup from the host nation weeks before it was due to kick off, following protests against Israel's participation.

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Fury, sadness in Indonesia after FIFA pulls Under-20 World Cup

Jakarta (AFP) - Indonesian football players, fans and pundits reacted with anger and sadness Thursday after FIFA pulled the Under-20 World Cup from the host nation weeks before it was due to kick off, following protests against Israel's participation.

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Surprise delay to Indonesia elections labelled unconstitutional

A Jakarta court ruled that elections set for 2024 cannot take place until at least 2025 but the constitution disagrees.

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Indonesia in FIFA talks after U-20 World Cup Israel protests

Jakarta (AFP) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo said Tuesday he was sending the country's football association chief for talks with FIFA about its hosting of the Under-20 World Cup after the draw was nixed following protests over Israel's participation.

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Indonesia's Anak Krakatoa volcano erupts, belches huge ash tower

Jakarta (AFP) - The offspring of Indonesia's infamous Krakatoa volcano erupted several times on Tuesday, sending a huge volcanic ash tower some 2,500 metres (8,200 feet) into the sky.

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FIFA U-20 World Cup draw in Indonesia nixed after call for Israel ban

Jakarta (AFP) - The draw for the men's FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Indonesia has been cancelled, officials said, days after Bali's governor called for Israel to be kicked out of the competition.

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Indonesia fuel depot fire death toll rises to 33

Jakarta (AFP) - The death toll from a fire at an Indonesian fuel storage depot run by state energy firm Pertamina has risen to 33 with nearly a dozen more in critical condition, health authorities said Friday.

AFP

US plans more sanctions against Myanmar junta

JAKARTA: The United States plans to impose more sanctions against entities in Myanmar in the coming days to make it harder for the country’s military junta to purchase weapons, a senior State Department official said on Wednesday.

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Muslims in Indonesia gear up for first day of Ramadan

Millions of Muslims in Indonesia are gearing up to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan, which is expected to start on Thursday, with traditions and ceremonies across the world’s most populous Muslim-majority country amid soaring food prices

The Independent UK

Netflix celebrates women-led stories this International Women’s Month

To celebrate International Women's Month, Netflix recently held an event titled ‘Reflections Of Me’ in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event saw creators and talent from Netflix’s Southeast Asia titles coming together to engage in an important conversation about representation on screen, as well as the impact that women have on the…

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Indonesia's Merapi volcano erupts, spews hot lava

Jakarta (AFP) - Indonesia's Mount Merapi, one of the world's most active volcanoes, erupted late Friday and continued to spew hot ash and other volcanic material on Saturday.

AFP

Can you really construct a new megacity in a jungle and convince millions to move there?

Indonesia wants up to 60,000 people to move from Jakarta to populate a new capital city by 2025. But the challenge and logistics of meeting that deadline are daunting.

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Everton head to two new Asian cities as Asmir Begovic offers Finch Farm experience

Everton’s International Soccer School programme is to visit the Asian cities of Dubai and Jakarta for the first time while Asmir Begovic will hold a Goalkeeper Experience at Finch Farm

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Indonesia arrests 4 foreigners for alleged drug smuggling

Indonesian authorities say they have arrested four foreigners for allegedly trying to smuggle drugs into the country, including a Nigerian man who had swallowed dozens of capsules filled with more than 2.2 pounds of methamphetamine

Bangkok Post

Bali wants to tighten visa requirements for Russian tourists

JAKARTA: Authorities in Indonesia's popular holiday island of Bali have asked the central immigration agency to cancel a visa-on-arrival policy for Russian and Ukrainian nationals after tourists were found working illegally.

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Merapi volcano erupts on Java

JAKARTA: Indonesia’s Merapi volcano erupted on Saturday, spewing hot cloud up to seven kilometres into the air, the country’s disaster management agency said.

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Why is Indonesia moving its capital from Jakarta to Borneo?

Indonesian government authorities unveiled the site of the country’s new capital this week, showing a preview of what progress has been made on the city’s construction

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Who is Anies Baswedan, the man hoping to be Indonesia's next president?

The Indonesian presidential hopeful has met with Foreign Minister Penny Wong and governor of the Reserve Bank Philip Lowe during his visit to Australia.

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The one to watch in Asia

Hans Christian and Budi Cahyadi’s year-old restaurant is recognised as a rising star for its elegant and innovative Indonesia-influenced contemporary cuisine.

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Indonesia landslide kills 15, dozens feared missing

JAKARTA: At least 15 people were killed and dozens feared missing after torrential rains and landslides battered one of Indonesia's outermost islands bordering the South China Sea, disaster officials said Monday.

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Indonesia leader backs appeal against court ruling calling for poll delay

JAKARTA: Indonesia's President Joko Widodo said on Monday he supports the country's election commission in mounting an appeal against a controversial court ruling that calls for the 2024 presidential and general elections to be delayed.

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Indonesia to relocate residents or move fuel facility after fire

JAKARTA: Indonesia will relocate residents living near a fuel-storage fire that killed 16 people or remove the depot owned by state energy company Pertamina to a safer location, President Joko Widodo said on Sunday.

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Jakarta fuel depot inferno claims at least 19 lives

at least 19 people after the Plumpang fuel storage station in Jakarta, operated by state-run oil and gas company Pertamina, exploded in flames

Bangkok Post

Indonesia to audit all oil depots after fire tragedy

 JAKARTA: Residents searched through the remains of their charred homes on Saturday after a fuel storage depot fire left at least 17 people dead, including two children.

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