Indonesia

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Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania, between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It consists of more than seventeen thousand islands, including Sumatra, Java, Borneo (Kalimantan), Sulawesi, and New Guinea (Papua). Indonesia is the world's largest island country and the 14th-largest country by land area, at 1,904,569 square kilometres. With over 267 million people, it is the world's 4th-most-populous country as well as the most-populous Muslim-majority country. Java, the world's most-populous island, is home to more than half of the country's population.

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Trying to revive and protect Indonesia's mangroves Indonesia's extensive mangroves could be one of the cheapest ways of reducing carbon emissions, according to scientists. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:46Published 2 days ago

Lawmakers blame Boeing, FAA for 737 MAX failures Two Boeing 737 MAX crashes that killed all 346 passengers and crew aboard were the "horrific culmination" of failures by the planemaker and the Federal Aviation Administration, a U.S. House panel.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:44Published 1 week ago

Indonesian students trade trash to study online When the coronavirus pandemic forced Indonesian schools to shut, it exposed how millions of households in the Southeast Asian country still had no access to the internet or even a device like a mobile.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:54Published 1 week ago

Indonesia: Lockdowns back in capital as hospitals near capacity Jakarta reintroduces lockdown to try to reduce strain on its health system as it tries to cope with the coronavirus. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:31Published 1 week ago

A river runs through it: 3D art adds some cheer amid virus gloom in Indonesia A 300-metre long 3D artwork adds beauty and serenity to a neighbourhood in Jakarta. The artists from the independent 'Komunitas Perupa Jakarta' were keen to liven the mood during the ongoing.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 3 weeks ago

Indonesia: Chinese vaccine to be tested as COVID-19 cases rise Al Jazeera meets the Indonesian sisters taking part in the human trials. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:31Published on August 30, 2020

Struggling designers find ways to help fight COVID in Indonesia A challenge turned into fashion - how the coronavirus pandemic provided textile designers with an opportunity to make millions of masks every day. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:19Published on August 26, 2020

Critically endangered slow lorises take final step to freedom After undergoing lengthy rehabilitation at the International Animal Rescuecentre in Indonesia, 10 critically endangered Javan slow lorises have set footin the wild once again. The four males and six.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 02:14Published on August 25, 2020

Indonesia Sinabung volcano spews new burst of hot ash The volcano in North Sumatra province was shooting smoke and ash more than 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) into the air and hot ash clouds travelled one kilometre (0.6 mile) south east, Indonesia’s.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published on August 23, 2020

Deadly Mount Sinabung Volcano Spews Hot Ash and Smoke Mount Sinabung spewed volcanic ash during an eruption in western Indonesia on August 23. Report by Shoulderg. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:06Published on August 23, 2020

Google launches Kormo app in India to help people find jobs Tech giant Google has expanded its employment application - Kormo Jobs - to India as it is looking forward for helping millions of Indians to land entry-level jobs. According to Tech Crunch, the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:10Published on August 20, 2020

Bornean orangutans rescued from captivity Activists rescued two critically endangered Bornean orangutans from captivity in Indonesia's central Java province earlier this month, conservation group International Animal Rescue (IAR) said in.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:59Published on August 18, 2020

Indonesia marks anniversary of independence proclamation Coronavirus has brought a ban on large gatherings and for many people, what should be a day of cheer has arrived at a time of intense hardship. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:20Published on August 17, 2020

Indonesian volcano sends up five kilometers of ash Dramatic footage showed a giant cloud of thick ash rising from the peak of Mount Sinabung, which sits 2,460 meters high in the Karo regency of North Sumatra. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:14Published on August 12, 2020

Indonesia's Sinabung volcano sends ash spewing into the sky Rumbling Mount Sinabung on Indonesia’s Sumatra island erupted Monday, sending a column of volcanic materials as high as 5,000 metres into the sky.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published on August 10, 2020

10,000 baby turtles get first taste of the sea More than 10,000 baby turtles were released into the sea off the Indonesian island of Bali on Friday, as part of conservationists’ attempts to boost the population of a vulnerable species and promote.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:35Published on August 7, 2020

Philippines closes in on Indonesia for most SE Asian COVID-19 cases The Philippines has reported more than 3,200 new coronavirus infections, pushing it close to Indonesia as the worst-hit county in Southeast Asia. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:27Published on August 3, 2020

Indonesian Muslims mask up for Eid With face masks on and body temperatures checked, hundreds of Muslims streamed into a mosque in the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Friday (July 31) to perform morning prayers as the country kicked off.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:58Published on July 31, 2020

Giant dead whale washes up on Indonesian coast Thousands of people gathered on Na Batu Kepala beach in Indonesia after a 100-tonne blue whale was found dead by a fisherman.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published on July 29, 2020

Rajnath Singh holds delegation level talks with his Indonesian counterpart in Delhi Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held delegation level talks with Indonesian Defence Minister, Prabowo Subianto on July 27. The Chief of Defence Staff, Bipin Rawat, Chief of Indian Army, MM.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:09Published on July 27, 2020

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Indonesian Volcano, Mount Sinabung, Erupts & Shoots Ash 3 Miles High A volcano in Indonesia exploded in spectacular fashion this week, sending a tower of ash flying three miles high ... leaving surrounding villages and communities shrouded in darkness. Mount Sinabung.. TMZ.com - Published on August 10, 2020
Indonesian court finds seven Papuan men guilty of treason An Indonesian court found seven Papuan men guilty of treason on Wednesday in a high-profile trial closely watched as an indicator of political freedoms in the world's third-largest democracy. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020
Indonesia reports 1,031 new coronavirus infections; Southeast Asia's highest case total Indonesia reported 1,031 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday taking the total to 41,431 and overtaking Singapore with the highest number of COVID-19 cases in Southeast Asia. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020

Indonesian court expected to give verdict in West Papua treason trial An Indonesian court is expected to deliver a verdict on Wednesday in a high-profile trial of seven West Papuans accused of treason, in a case that has drawn concern about deteriorating political.. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020
Escalating intimidation, threats, ahead of high-profile treason verdict, Indonesian rights groups say Rights groups in Indonesia have complained of escalating intimidation and security threats in the run-up to the verdict in a high-profile treason trial against seven West Papuans that is expected on.. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020
Malaysia bars citizens from haj pilgrimage on coronavirus fears Malaysia said on Thursday its citizens would be barred from making the haj pilgrimage this year due to concerns over the new coronavirus, following in the steps of neighbouring Indonesia, which is also.. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020

Indonesia's hundreds of suspected child virus deaths highlight danger Hundreds of children in Indonesia are believed to have died from COVID-19, giving the Southeast Asian country one of the world's highest rates of child deaths from the novel coronavirus that experts.. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020
Indonesia coronavirus-related deaths reach 2,000, official says Indonesia reported 979 new coronavirus infections and 41 new deaths on Thursday, taking the total number of cases to 35,295 and fatalities to 2,000, health ministry official Achmad Yurianto said. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020
Indonesia reports biggest daily rise in coronavirus infections Indonesia reported on Wednesday its biggest daily increase in coronavirus cases for a second successive day, with 1,241 new infections, taking its total to 34,316. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020
Indonesia resumes domestic air travel, coronavirus cases jump Indonesia has resumed domestic flights for all passengers provided airlines operate at 70% capacity and follow strict rules brought into force on Tuesday, when the country announced its biggest daily.. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020

Indonesia says quake hits south of Buru island, no tsunami risk An earthquake with a 6.0 magnitude struck south of Buru Island in the Moluccas Islands province in eastern Indonesia, the country's meteorology, climatology and geophysical agency (BMKG) said on.. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020
Indonesia reports 672 new coronavirus infections, 50 deaths Indonesia on Sunday reported 672 new coronavirus infections, taking the total to 31,186, said a health ministry official. Reuters - Published on June 7, 2020
Indonesian group dreams of trash barrier idea going global Gary Bencheghib grew up on Indonesia's idyllic resort island of Bali and watched as plastic waste clogged up the winding waterways near to his childhood home, or found its way out into the ocean. Reuters - Published on June 5, 2020	Black Lives Matter rallies Papuan activists in Indonesia Thousands of miles from the protests that have swept the United States, Black Lives Matter has become a rallying cry for pro-Papuan activists in Indonesia, provoking questions about accusations of.. Reuters - Published on June 5, 2020
Jakarta mosques host Friday prayers for first time in two months Indonesians in Jakarta returned to mosques on Friday for prayers after the city relaxed rules on attending places of worship as part of a loosening of restrictions in place since late March to contain.. Reuters - Published on June 5, 2020	Indonesia capital tentatively eases some coronavirus restrictions The governor of Indonesia's capital announced on Thursday the easing of some coronavirus restrictions though he warned that the fight against the outbreak was far from over in Southeast Asia's biggest.. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020
Amid China tensions, Australia signs comprehensive strategic partnership with India The new comprehensive strategic partnership is Australia's fourth, following agreements with China, Singapore and Indonesia. SBS - Published on June 4, 2020	Indonesian court rules internet curbs in Papua unlawful An Indonesian court ruled on Wednesday that the government's decision to rein in internet speeds in a bid to contain civil unrest in the country's easternmost region of Papua last year was unlawful. Reuters - Published on June 3, 2020
Story on Indonesian court order over Papua internet curbs is withdrawn (The story headlined "Indonesia court orders president to apologize for Papua internet curbs" has been withdrawn. There was no order for such an apology in the court ruling. A new version of the story.. Reuters - Published on June 3, 2020	Indonesia court orders president to apologize for Papua internet curbs An Indonesian court on Wednesday ordered President Joko Widodo to make an official apology after ruling that his government's decision to rein in internet speeds to contain civil unrest in the Papua.. Reuters - Published on June 3, 2020
Indonesia cancels haj pilgrimage over coronavirus concerns Indonesia has cancelled the haj pilgrimage this year for people in the world's largest Muslim-majority nation due to concerns over the coronavirus, the religious affairs minister said on Tuesday. Reuters - Published on June 2, 2020	Court rules 2011 Indonesia live cattle ban invalid The banning of Australian farmers from exporting live cattle to Indonesia for six months in 2011 was unreasonable and invalid, a court has ruled. SBS - Published on June 2, 2020
Coronavirus patients flood hospitals in Indonesia's second-largest city Hospitals in Indonesia's second largest city of Surabaya have been overwhelmed by a surge of new coronavirus cases, forcing them to turn patients away, the Indonesian Medical Association said on.. Reuters - Published on May 28, 2020	Exclusive: Indonesia, major advocate of hydroxychloroquine, told by WHO to stop using it The World Health Organization has urged Indonesia, one of the world's biggest advocates of two malaria drugs to treat the coronavirus, to suspend such treatment over safety concerns, a source familiar.. Reuters - Published on May 26, 2020
Soldiers, police enforce Indonesia's 'new normal' coronavirus restrictions Indonesia's military ordered the deployment of hundreds of thousands of soldiers and police on Monday to enforce rules on wearing masks and safe distancing after reports of people in the world's.. Reuters - Published on May 26, 2020	Volunteer army in Indonesia helps fight coronavirus with data, web As Indonesia's most populous province weighed tough movement restrictions to stop the new coronavirus, it turned to a loosely-knit volunteer group of data scientists and health experts. Reuters - Published on May 26, 2020
For world's largest Muslim country, a virus-disrupted and bittersweet Eid For Indonesia's 225 million Muslims, celebrating Eid al-Fitr this year, the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, is bittersweet. Reuters - Published on May 24, 2020	Isolating Indonesia palm workers to spend Eid holiday on plantation Thousands of Indonesian palm oil workers who are in lockdown on plantations due to the coronavirus outbreak will have to stay put for Eid celebrations this weekend, rather than go home to celebrate the.. Reuters - Published on May 22, 2020
As big cats go hungry, Indonesia zoo considers 'worst-case' deer cull A zoo in Indonesia may slaughter some of its animals to feed others, such as a Sumatran tiger and a Javan leopard, if it runs out of food in coming months after the coronavirus pandemic forced it to.. Reuters - Published on May 22, 2020	Indonesia's COVID-19 battle faces crucial test over Eid holiday Thousands of Indonesians made a late dash to leave Jakarta for their hometowns this week, even as authorities sought to stem the traditional mass exodus at the end of the Muslim fasting month to limit.. Reuters - Published on May 21, 2020
Indonesia's capital extends coronavirus measures until June 4 Indonesia's capital city Jakarta on Tuesday extended its large-scale social curbs until June 4, maintaining restrictions that limited public transportation and gatherings in a bid to contain the spread.. Reuters - Published on May 19, 2020	Empty middle seat? Depends on which country you are flying in In Thailand, you cannot have food or water in flight and must wear a mask. In Malaysia and Indonesia, the plane needs to be half-empty. In the United States and Europe, it's not mandatory for airlines.. Reuters - Published on May 19, 2020
#IndonesiaWhatever: Indonesians vent online over virus response A flood of criticism of the Indonesian government's response to the coronavirus pandemic and the behaviour of many Indonesians has appeared on social media under a hashtag that translates as.. Reuters - Published on May 18, 2020	Coalition of 62 countries back Australia's push for coronavirus pandemic probe India, Japan, Britain, Canada, New Zealand, Indonesia, Russia, and all 27 EU member states are backing Australia's push for a probe into the COVID-19 pandemic. SBS - Published on May 17, 2020
World backs Aust push for COVID-19 probe India, Japan, Britain, Canada, New Zealand, Indonesia, Russia, and all 27 EU member states are backing Australia's push for a probe into the COVID-19 pandemic. SBS - Published on May 17, 2020

Indonesia

Country in Southeast Asia and Oceania

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