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Violence at Indonesia nickel smelter protest kills 2, dozens detained
Published on 16/01/2023
» JAKARTA: Two workers were killed in clashes and rioting at an Indonesian nickel smelting facility at the weekend, officials said on Monday, after violence erupted during a protest by a labour group demanding better pay and safety.
Indonesia smelter fire death toll reaches 18
Published on 26/12/2023
» JAKARTA - The death toll from a fire at an Indonesian nickel smelter has risen to 18 from 13 reported on Sunday, local police said on Tuesday, while operations remain suspended as authorities investigate the cause of the incident.
Indonesian volcano eruption forces evacuations, airport closure
Reuters, Published on 18/04/2024
» JAKARTA - Indonesia shut a provincial airport and evacuated hundreds of people from the vicinity of the Ruang volcano after it belched explosive plumes of lava, rocks and ash for days, officials said on Thursday, declaring the highest alert on the situation.
Indonesia's Soputan volcano erupts
Associated Press, Published on 16/12/2018
» A volcano in central Indonesia has erupted, ejecting columns of thick ash as high as 7,500m into the sky.
No time to celebrate
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 22/04/2019
» The results of Indonesia's presidential election won't be official for another month, but incumbent President Joko Widodo is already receiving congratulatory phone calls from regional and world leaders. Barring a major surprise, he will officially be sworn in for a second term on Oct 20.
7.3-magnitude quake strikes Indonesia
AFP, Published on 14/12/2021
» JAKARTA: A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, with monitors briefly warning of the possibility of hazardous tsunami waves before lifting the threat.
Indonesia quake kids traumatised as rescuers race against clock
AFP, Published on 04/10/2018
» PALU, Indonesia: Many children have been separated from their families and are "in shock and traumatised" following Indonesia's devastating quake-tsunami, aid workers said Thursday, as much-needed supplies trickled in to shattered communities.
Scientists zero in on cause of Indonesian disaster
AFP, Published on 04/10/2018
» JAKARTA: Almost a week after a quake-tsunami wreaked devastation in central Indonesia, scientists are zeroing in on what they believe caused the highly unusual natural disaster.
Indonesia tsunami toll tops 800 amid search for survivors
Published on 30/09/2018
» PALU, Indonesia: Rescuers were scrambling Sunday to try to find trapped victims in collapsed buildings where voices could be heard screaming for help after a massive earthquake in Indonesia spawned a deadly tsunami two days ago that has left at least 800 dead.
More than 1,000 may still be missing in Indonesia disaster
AFP, Published on 05/10/2018
» PALU, Indonesia: More than a thousand people could still be missing after Indonesia's devastating quake-tsunami, officials said Friday, drastically upping the total number of people unaccounted for a week after the disaster.