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Indonesian diplomat reflects on Asean meetings, emphasizing the importance of dialogue over agreement.
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Indonesian diplomat reflects on Asean meetings, emphasizing the importance of dialogue over agreement.

Indonesia's economic growth is 5%, but many are not feeling it. President Prabowo's popularity is falling as more Indonesians say they aren't benefiting from growth.
Japanese helicopters to join Indonesia’s wildfires battle this weekend
Japanese helicopters to aid Indonesia's wildfire efforts this weekend

Volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatoa has stranded 150 to 200 Hong Kong-bound domestic helpers in Indonesia, causing concern for families in the city despite some airport reopenings.
Jakarta airport and others reopen after volcanic ash crisis disrupting flights and passengers
Philippine defense chief says China could exploit cuts in U.S.-South Korean drills
Philippine defense chief warns China may take advantage of reduced U.S.-South Korea drills
The Singapore Embassy in Jakarta has advised its citizens in Indonesia to prioritize safety and minimize outdoor activities following a volcanic eruption that caused widespread flight disruptions and ashfall.

Anak Krakatau volcano eruption disrupts flights, schools, and fishing activities in Indonesia.
Mount Anak Krakatau eruption causes Jakarta airport closure, leading to hundreds of flight cancellations and stranded passengers. Passengers face stress, uncertainty, and increased costs.
How haze from Indonesian fires impacts Southeast Asia
Indonesian fires have led to smog blanketing parts of Indonesia, affecting health and schools in neighboring countries like Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines.

Indonesia's main airport suspends operations due to volcanic activity, impacting thousands of passengers.

A volcanic eruption has halted flights at Indonesia's main international airport, stranding tens of thousands of passengers. 209 flights were suspended due to ash from Mount Anak Krakatoa.

Young Malaysians are brewing traditional tuak rice wine to make it a national success, balancing tradition with commercial limitations.

More than 1,700 Indonesians have fallen ill due to food poisoning after consuming government-issued free meals, with 752 students and 25 teachers affected in Lasem, Central Java.

Iran and Indonesia Foreign Ministers discuss bilateral relations and regional developments via phone call.
Japan to Send SDF Helicopters to Indonesia for Wildfire Relief
Japan will deploy SDF helicopters to Indonesia for wildfire relief efforts.

Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto has ordered the revocation of business permits of firms suspected of ordering forest and land burning. The order came as haze from fires in Indonesia spread to neighbouring countries including Malaysia and Singapore.

Indonesia is deploying an additional 1,500 soldiers to Borneo to combat widespread wildfires, which have already burned over 200,000 hectares of land this year.

2 Singaporeans among 197 arrested in Batam illegal casino raid, S$520,731 seized from safes

Iran and Indonesia officials discussed expanding environmental cooperation, exchanging technical knowledge, and protecting biodiversity. They emphasized the importance of addressing climate change and waste management.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit South Korea and Indonesia from August 19 to 22, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry. During his visit to Indonesia, Wang will chair the first meeting of the China-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue and attend the s…

U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby's 'flexible realism' strategy may not be effective in the Indo-Pacific region due to its unpredictability and lack of shared values with U.S. allies and partners.
A U.S. Indo-Pacific priority? Not so fast
It's increasingly difficult to make sense of U.S. foreign policy, particularly its focus on the Indo-Pacific region. Successive administrations have long challenged the readiness to follow through on this strategy, and inconsistencies are becoming impossible to cover up.
Indonesian mother recounts emergency birth during 7.7-magnitude quake
An Indonesian mother, Maria Florida Nogo Kelen, recounts her experience of giving birth during a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that killed 68 people in eastern Indonesia.

Singapore could experience hazy conditions if fires in Indonesia's Sumatra and Kalimantan intensify, as dry conditions in the region are expected to persist over the coming days, the Meteorological Service Singapore said on Monday (Aug 17).

A 5.9-magnitude aftershock hit Indonesia's Flores island on Aug. 17, two days after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake rattled six regencies. At least 54 deaths, 199 injured, and 9,963 people displaced by the quake.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed Tehran's readiness to assist Indonesia after the massive earthquake. He offered condolences and sympathy to the Indonesian people and government over the losses of lives and injuries.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has conveyed his condolences to Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto following the deadly earthquakes that struck Indonesia on Saturday. A powerful magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia's Flores island, killing at least 53 …
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong expressed condolences to Indonesia's President after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Flores, killing over 50 and damaging hundreds of buildings. A second 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit northern Sumatra with no reported casualties yet.

Death toll from Indonesia's Aug. 15 earthquake reaches 47, with 50 people injured.