Indonesians vote to elect president, parliamentarians
Apr 17, 2019, at 09:59 am
Jakarta, Apr 17 (Xinhua/UNI) Voters in Indonesia began voting on Wednesday as polling stations opened in the east of the vast archipelagic country to select a new president and members of the parliament.
Indonesian president opens first metro line in capital as fix for traffic problem
Mar 24, 2019, at 05:13 pm
Moscow, Mar 24 (Sputnik/UNI) Indonesian President Joko Widodo has opened the country's first metro line in the capital Jakarta. local media reported on Sunday.
Three IS-linked terrorists killed in operation in Indonesia
Mar 22, 2019, at 05:40 pm
Jakarta, Mar 22 (Xinhua/UNI) Three members of an Islamic State (IS)-linked homegrown terrorist organization were killed in a military-police security operation in Indonesia's Central Sulawesi province, a senior police officer said on Friday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping condoles of loss of lives in Indonesia tsunami
Dec 25, 2018, at 03:56 pm
Beijing, Dec 25 (IBNS): Chinese president Xi Jinping on Tuesday sent a message to his Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo over the tsunami tragedy which hit the nation and leftover 400 people killed.
Indonesia tsunami: Many still missing as death toll rises
Dec 25, 2018, at 09:01 am
New York, Dec 25 (IBNS): Indonesians are being warned to stay away from beaches along the Sunda Strait, between the islands of Sumatra and Java, following this weekend’s devastating tsunami in the area, which government and humanitarian agency reports indicate has claimed hundreds of lives, with the total likely to rise.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau condoles death of people in Tsunami-hit Indonesia
Dec 24, 2018, at 09:02 pm
Ottawa, Dec 24 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed sadness over the devastation caused by Tsunami in Indonesia.
Indonesia tsunami: Anak Krakatau volcano seethes, fear of new waves grips people
Dec 24, 2018, at 10:05 am
Jakarta, Dec 24 (IBNS): Amid fears that another tsunami might lash Indonesian beach, coastal residents near the country's Anak Krakatau volcano have been directed to stay away from beaches, media reports said.
UN ready to support tsunami-hit parts of Indonesia – Secretary-General Guterres
Dec 24, 2018, at 08:56 am
New York, Dec 24 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed “deep sadness” at the loss of life, injuries and damages caused by the tsunami that struck the Indonesian coast late Saturday, local time.
Indonesia: Over 220 people die as Tsunami hits Sunda Strait
Dec 23, 2018, at 05:40 pm
Jakarta, Dec 23 (IBNS): At least 222 people were killed as a tsunami triggered by volcanic eruption hit Indonesia's Sunda Strait region on Saturday, media reports said on Sunday.
10,000 Indonesia quake survivors to receive UN tents
Oct 30, 2018, at 08:56 am
New York, Oct 30 (IBNS): More than 2,000 emergency tents have been delivered by the UN to the people worst affected by the devastating earquake and tsunami that struck Sulawesi in Indonesia in September, 2018.
Indonesia: Lion Air Boeing 737 passenger plane crashes off Jakarta
Oct 29, 2018, at 08:54 am
Jakarta, Oct 29 (IBNS): A Lion Air Boeing 737 passenger plane came down crashing minutes after taking off from Jakarta on Monday, media reports said.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau condoles losses of lives due to Indonesia tsunami and earthquake
Oct 06, 2018, at 08:23 pm
Ottawa, Oct 6 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has condoled the losses of lives due to tsunami and earthquake in Indonesia.
Indonesia earthquake and tsunami: Death toll touches 1300
Oct 03, 2018, at 12:32 pm
Jakarta, Oct 3 (IBNS): At least 1347 people have lost their lives in the recent earthquake and tsunami, which hit Indonesia last week, reports said.
Sep 28, 2018, at 10:16 am
New York, Sept 28 (IBNS): With collective will, compassion and humanity, world leaders gathered at the United Nations General Assembly Hall have what it takes to deal with complex and worsening global challenges, the Indonesian Vice-President declared on Thursday.
UN chief ‘saddened’ by latest devastating earthquake to hit Indonesian island of Lombok
Aug 07, 2018, at 08:38 am
New York, Aug 7 (IBNS): Following the magnitude 7 earthquake that hit Indonesia's East Lombok on Sunday, the United Nations Secretary-General said he was “saddened by the devastating loss of life, injuries and damage caused”, in a statement issued on Monday.
Indonesia: Lombok Island earthquake kills 82
Aug 06, 2018, at 09:01 am
Jakarta, Aug 6 (IBNS): At least 82 people were killed as a powerful quake measuring 6.9 on the Richter Scale hit Indonesian Island of Lombok, media reports said on Monday.
Indonesia earthquake leaves 14 killed
Jul 29, 2018, at 07:41 pm
Bali, July 29 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter Scale hit Indonesia's popular tourist island of Lombok and left at least 14 people killed, media reports said.
Indonesian Police arrest 13 suspected terrorists from East Java
May 16, 2018, at 02:50 pm
Jakarta, May 16 (IBNS):Indonesian Police have arrested 13 suspected terrorists in East Java, officials said on Tuesday.
China condemns recent suicide attacks in Indonesia
May 15, 2018, at 09:31 pm
Beijing, May 15 (IBNS): The Chinese government has condemned the series of suicide attacks in Indonesian city of Surabaya that left at least 13 people killed on Sunday.
UN chief condemns ‘appalling’ terrorist attacks on churches in Indonesian port city
May 14, 2018, at 02:13 pm
New York, May 14 (IBNS): UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the wave of suicide attacks earlier today on worshipers at three churches in Surabaya, Indonesia, the country’s second largest city.
Indonesia church attack: Death toll rises to 13; Family behind attack, say police
May 14, 2018, at 03:42 am
Jakarta, May 13 (IBNS): The death toll in the church bombings in Indonesia's Surabaya city has touched 13.
Suicide attacks rock three Indonesian churches, 10 killed
May 13, 2018, at 11:12 pm
Surabaya, May 13 (IBNS): At least 10 people were killed when suicide bombers attacked three churches in Indonesia's Surabaya city on Sunday, media reports said.
At least two killed as quake strikes Indonesia
Dec 16, 2017, at 03:12 pm
Jakarta, Dec 16 (IBNS): At least two people were reported dead after a strong earthquake struck Indonesia late Friday, reports said.
Mount Agung eruption: Bali airport closed, thousands of tourists stranded
Nov 29, 2017, at 04:46 am
Karangasem, Nov 28 (IBNS): With ashes from erupting volcano Mount Agung sweeping Bali for the second day, the Indonesian government kept the island's airport closed on Tuesday, media reports said.
Bali volcano: Mount Agung erupts, airport closed down
Nov 27, 2017, at 05:14 pm
Jakarta, Nov 27 (IBNS): The eruption from Mount Agung in Bali, Indonesia, has forced the closure of the resort island's main airport, reports said.
6.6 earthquake hits Indonesia, no casualty
May 30, 2017, at 02:54 am
Jakarta, May 29 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter Scale hit Indonesia on Monday, as per the USGS website.
Explosions rock Jakarta, suicide bomber, policeman killed
May 25, 2017, at 04:15 am
Jakarta, May 24 (IBNS): Two bomb explosions, suspected to be carried out by a suicide attacker, rocked Indonesian capital Jakarta on Wednesday which led to the death of a policeman and left five others injured, media reports said.
Indonesia: Two gay men sentenced to 85 lashes by Sharia court
May 18, 2017, at 03:15 pm
Aceh, May 18 (IBNS): A Sharia court in Indonesia's Aceh province has sentenced two men to 85 lashes after finding them guilty of having gay sex, reports said.
Tremors felt as 5.6m quake strikes Indonesia's Bali
Mar 22, 2017, at 03:49 pm
Bali, Mar 22 (IBNS): A strong 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Bali on Wednesday morning, as tremors were felt across the resort island, reports said.
Feb 14, 2017, at 11:30 pm
Rome, Feb 14 (Just Earth News) The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of Indonesia signed a financial agreement Monday to fund a rural development project that will greatly improve access to water for irrigation and consequently improve food security, incomes and livelihoods for up to 24 million smallholder farmers. This is the largest project that IFAD has ever contributed to in its 40 years of operation.