Indonesia
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Indonesia explores plan to build Haj village in Makkah
The Indonesian government is exploring plans to acquire land near the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, with the aim of establishing a dedicated village for its Haj pilgrims. The proposal was…
- World
Ferry carrying 65 people sinks near Indonesia
Jakarta: Rescuers on Thursday were searching for 43 people missing in rough seas overnight after a ferry carrying 65 people sank near Indonesia’s resort island of Bali. The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya…
- World
Bali bound Air India flight returns safely amid massive volcano eruption
Air India flight AI2145 from Delhi to Bali was advised to return to Delhi in the interest of passenger safety, after dozens of flights to and from Indonesia’s resort island of Bali…
- World
Indonesia urges restraint amid Israel-Iran tensions
Jakarta: The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday strongly condemned Israel’s strike on Iran, calling it a breach of law that undermines the very foundations of the international legal system. “The…
- Middle East
Jordan, Indonesia condemn Israeli violations against Al-Aqsa Mosque
Amman: King Abdullah II of Jordan and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto condemned Israeli violations against the Al-Aqsa Mosque and attempts to divide it both “temporally and spatially,” according to a statement by…
- Middle East
Egyptian, Indonesian leaders discuss Gaza war, enhancing ties
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi held talks with visiting Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Cairo, discussing developments in the Gaza Strip and elevating bilateral ties to a strategic partnership, the Egyptian presidency…
- World
Millions in Indonesia mark start of Ramzan festivities
Jakarta: Muslims in Indonesia are shopping for sweets and new clothes and taking part in traditional festivities as millions mark the start of the holy month of Ramzan, set to begin Saturday.…
- Bollywood
Viral video: Indonesia performs SRK song at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Mumbai: In a touching moment of cultural diplomacy, an Indonesian delegation performed the iconic Bollywood song Kuch Kuch Hota Hai during a banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu. Held at Rashtrapati Bhavan,…
- Middle East
Indonesia deports Saudi man for assaulting mosque caretaker
Indonesian officials have deported a Saudi tourist who was arrested on the accusation of assaulting a mosque caretaker and overstaying his visa. The incident of assault took place on Friday, January 17…
- World
Indonesia’s Mt Ibu erupts, triggers second-highest aviation alert
Jakarta: Mount Ibu, located in Indonesia’s North Maluku province, erupted on Thursday, November 14, sending a column of ash up to 3 km high and prompting the second-highest aviation alert, according to…
- World
5.0 magnitude earthquake jolts off eastern Indonesia
Jakarta: An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale rocked off Indonesia’s eastern South Papua province earlier on Sunday, the country’s meteorology and geophysics agency said. The tremors occurred at 4:20 a.m.…
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5.8-magnitude earthquake rocks off Indonesia
Jakarta: A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s eastern North Maluku province on Monday, according to the country’s meteorology, climatology, and geophysics agency. Initially, the agency reported the quake’s magnitude as 5.6 but…
- Middle East
Indonesia sends USD 3 million dollars of humanitarian aid to refugees in Palestine
Indonesia here sent off USD 3 million of humanitarian aid to refugees in Yemen, Palestine and Sudan. During a press conference at an airport in Jakarta, the head of the National Disaster…
- World
Rise in Indonesian women entering pleasure marriages with tourists
Indonesian women are increasingly entering into pleasure marriages with tourists. This trend is rising in the country due to financial hardship. In this practice, women become temporary wives for male tourists in…
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Pope Francis, Indonesian Imam sign declaration against religious conflict
Pope Francis and Grand Imam Nasaruddin Umar signed a landmark declaration on Thursday, September 5, at Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia, during one of the final major events of the Pope’s three-day…
