Articles tagged with "Indonesia"

13 articles found

A handout picture taken and released by Indonesia’s Geological Agency on May 8, 2026, shows smoke rising from the eruption of Mount Dukono as seen from Tobelo, North Maluku (AFP).

20 hikers missing after volcano erupts in east Indonesia: rescue official

Lana Saria, head of the government Geology Agency, said the early-morning eruption was accompanied by a "booming sound" and a thick smoke column rising some 10 km from the summit of Mount Dukono in the North Maluku province.

May 8, 2026

Indonesia eyes e-commerce ban for under-16s: Minister to AFP

The policy follows Australia's landmark move in December to stop teenagers from having accounts on many popular platforms.

May 6, 2026

US, Indonesia announce major defense cooperation partnership

The two countries launch a major defense partnership, deepening military ties through training, modernization and joint operations.

April 14, 2026

An Indonesian Army infantryman participating in the UN's Global Peacekeeping Operation Initiative (GPOI) provides security for a World Food Agency truck. (File photo: Wikimedia Commons)

Indonesia sets conditions for 8,000-strong Gaza peacekeeping deployment

Indonesia says any participation in the proposed International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza will remain fully under its national control and subject to strict conditions.

February 17, 2026

Indonesia delegation visits Pakistan to boost defense production cooperation

A high-level Indonesian defense delegation visited Pakistan to discuss expanding defense production cooperation. Both sides agreed to form Joint Working Groups, explore collaboration, and strengthen bilateral ties based on mutual trust, respect, and goodwill.

January 12, 2026

Indonesia suspends Musk's Grok AI over pornographic content: Minister

Indonesia has blocked Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok over concerns it enables pornographic deepfake content involving women and children. The government called it a human rights violation and has summoned platform X for clarification.

January 10, 2026

Islamabad, Jakarta agree to boost bilateral trade; collaborate in IT, health, education

The two countries also agree to strengthen bilateral trade and rebalance trade flows, by boosting Pakistani exports, and reducing import-dependency on limited categories such as palm oil.

December 9, 2025

Indonesia, Thailand race to find missing as flooding toll tops 600

Deadly monsoon floods and landslides across Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia have killed over 600 people, left hundreds missing, isolated communities, and drawn criticism of disaster responses, with climate change worsening storm intensity and rainfall.

November 30, 2025

Pakistan, Indonesia conclude joint drills to boost counterterrorism cooperation

Pakistan and Indonesia completed the Shaheen Strike-II military exercise, focusing on counterterrorism. Both armies achieved all training goals, improved tactics, and strengthened defense cooperation.

November 19, 2025

Indonesia volcano erupts, operations suspended at local airport

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores island erupted late Tuesday; there was no immediate word of any casualties or damage; authorities have already suspended operations at a local airport in the town of Maumere.

October 15, 2025