Indonesia launches patrols with neighbours in lawless waters
Warships from Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia held manoeuvres on Monday in waters plagued by insurgency and banditry off north Borneo, launching coordinated patrols in a region where Islamic State influence is growing.
Jun 19, 2017, 17:03 PM IST
Four foreign inmates escape from Bali prison: Indonesian police
An Indian is among four foreign inmates who escaped on Monday from a prison on the Indonesian resort island of Bali.
Jun 19, 2017, 15:32 PM IST
Inmates escape Indonesian prison during floods
Dozens of inmates swam to freedom from a flooded Indonesian jail after one of its walls collapsed.
Jun 14, 2017, 16:45 PM IST
US blacklists Iraqi IS leader, Indonesia-based group
The US has designated Marwan Ibrahim Hussayn Tah al-Azawi, an Iraqi Islamic State (IS) leader, and Majelis Mujahidin Indonesia (MMI), an Indonesia-based terrorist group, as global terrorists.
Jun 13, 2017, 11:45 AM IST
Passenger plane overshoots runway in eastern Indonesia
It is just the latest of many accidents for Indonesia's air transport sector.
May 31, 2017, 10:17 AM IST
Indonesian Islamist leader Rizieq Shihab named suspect in porn case
Rizieq Shihab yesterday was named a suspect for allegedly exchanging pornographic messages with a woman.
Indonesia makes arrests as Islamic State claims Jakarta attacks
Indonesian police made three arrests on Friday in Bandung related to the attacks.
May 26, 2017, 14:05 PM IST
Islamic State claims responsibility for Jakarta bus station attacks
Islamic state claimed responsibility for Jakarta bus station attacks that left at least three policemen dead and 12 others wounded on Wednesday.
May 26, 2017, 08:54 AM IST
Indonesia probes suicide attack that killed three policemen
Two suicide attackers detonated bombs in a street outside the Kampung Melayu terminal late Wednesday, sending huge clouds of black smoke into the sky.
May 25, 2017, 09:52 AM IST
Vietnam, Indonesia vessels clash in South China Sea
Indonesia says several Vietnamese fishing vessels escaped its waters following a show of force by Vietnam's coast guard in the South China Sea.
May 23, 2017, 21:28 PM IST
Sudirman Cup: India stun former champions Indonesia 4-1 to stay afloat for knockout berth
After suffering an embarrassing 1-4 defeat against Denmark in the opening match yesterday, India desperately needed to win this contest against fifth seeds Indonesia.
May 23, 2017, 19:27 PM IST
Two men publicly caned in Indonesia for having gay sex
Aceh province is the only part of Indonesia that implements Islamic law.
May 23, 2017, 09:03 AM IST
Indian Navy to hold exercises with Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Australia
INS Jyoti and Shivalik completed their naval exercise with the Royal Malaysian Navy and will join INS Sahyadri and Kamorta.
May 20, 2017, 16:16 PM IST
China, India drive Alibaba's UCWeb revenue up 271%
Alibaba group firm UCWeb has reported a 271 percent year-on-year jump in its digital media and entertainment revenue for 2017 financial year on account of growth in China, India and Indonesia.
May 20, 2017, 10:45 AM IST
Four Indonesian soldiers killed in South China Sea training
Indonesia maintains it has no maritime disputes with China in the South China Sea, unlike other Asian nations, and does not contest ownership of reefs or islets there.
Indonesian men sentenced to caning for gay sex
A sharia court Wednesday sentenced two men to be publicly caned for gay sex for the first time in Indonesia`s conservative province of Aceh, the latest sign of a backlash against homosexuals in the Muslim-majority country.
May 17, 2017, 12:22 PM IST
Mysterious giant marine creature found washed ashore on Indonesia's island
As per reports, the almost 50-feet long carcass was discovered by 37-year-old local resident Asrul Tuanakota near Iha village in West Seram district on Tuesday evening.
May 15, 2017, 09:50 AM IST
Carcass of mysterious enormous 'sea creature' washes ashore on Indonesian beach, leaving locals stumped!
Photos and vidoes of the stranded sea creature have evidently gone viral and have the locals speculating its identity, with many deeming it to be a giant squid or a sperm whale.
May 13, 2017, 00:33 AM IST
Health improving for rescued albino orangutan in Indonesia
The pale-haired, blue-eyed female was rescued after being held captive by local residents in Central Kalimantan, where rampant deforestation has endangered the lives and habitats of dozens of species.
May 10, 2017, 18:16 PM IST
Jakarta governor found guilty in landmark blasphemy trial
Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, commonly known as Ahok, was sentenced to two years in prison on Tuesday, after being found guilty of blasphemy in a landmark trial seen as a test of Indonesia`s religious tolerance.
May 09, 2017, 10:12 AM IST
