Indonesian security forces hunt inmates after mass breakout
Indonesian security forces were Saturday hunting for more than 200 inmates still on the loose after a mass breakout from an overcrowded prison on Sumatra island.
May 06, 2017, 18:13 PM IST
Indonesia widens search for scores of inmates after jailbreak
Indonesian authorities are searching for scores of inmates who escaped today from an overcrowded prison on Sumatra island.
May 05, 2017, 16:17 PM IST
Strong earthquake off Philippines damages buildings: Officials
The Philippines lies on the so-called Ring of Fire, a vast Pacific Ocean region where many of Earth`s quakes and volcanic eruptions occur.
Apr 29, 2017, 09:49 AM IST
US and Indonesia seek to cut trade and investment barriers
Indonesia and the United States agreed on Friday to find ways to reduce barriers to US companies operating in Southeast Asia`s largest economy, visiting US Vice President Mike Pence and Jakarta`s investment chief said.
Apr 21, 2017, 11:34 AM IST
After poll defeat, Jakarta`s Christian governor may escape jail
The blasphemy allegations and Basuki Tjahaja Purnama`s subsequent poll loss have sparked fears that pluralistic traditions in Indonesia are under threat from the influence of hardliners.
Apr 20, 2017, 11:14 AM IST
Indonesian Muslim candidate wins Jakarta election-pollsters
A former Indonesian education minister won the race for Jakarta governor on Wednesday after a polarising campaign that cast a shadow over Indonesia`s reputation for practicing a tolerant form of Islam.
Apr 19, 2017, 19:19 PM IST
Indonesia's police kill six suspected Islamic militants
Indonesia's police shot dead six suspected IS-linked militants in a gunfight on Java island over the weekend, a police spokesman said Sunday.
Apr 09, 2017, 10:11 AM IST
Snake charmer wraps 13-foot long cobras around neck like muffler, public SHOCKED!
This video is going massively viral on internet due to its SHOCKING content!
Apr 06, 2017, 16:42 PM IST
Rain triggers landslide in central Indonesia village, 11 buried
At least 11 people were buried by a landslide triggered by heavy rain on Indonesia`s Java island on Saturday, including villagers who were harvesting a crop of ginger, a disaster official said.
Apr 01, 2017, 16:40 PM IST
Landslide buries over two dozen people, hit 30 houses in central Indonesia
More than two dozen people have been reported missing after a rain-triggered landslide struck a village in Indonesia's main Java island.
Apr 01, 2017, 14:07 PM IST
Indonesia police arrest five ahead of demonstration: TV One
Indonesian police on Friday arrested five people for suspected treason linked to planned demonstrations by hardline Muslim groups demanding the removal of Jakarta's Christian governor, city police spokesman Argo Yuwono told broadcaster TV One.
Mar 31, 2017, 11:37 AM IST
More than 100 die in Malaysian immigration detention camps in two years
More than one hundred foreigners died in the past two years in Malaysia`s immigration detention centres from various diseases and unknown causes, according to documents from the government–funded National Human Rights Commission reviewed by Reuters.
Mar 30, 2017, 11:41 AM IST
As India celebrated Navratri, Hindus of Bali observed 'Day of Silence'
Nyepi is a Hindu celebration observed every year as per the Balinese calendar.
Mar 29, 2017, 16:40 PM IST
Indonesian man found dead inside giant python
An Indonesian farmer has been discovered inside the belly of a giant python after the swollen snake was caught near where the man vanished while harvesting his crops.
Mar 29, 2017, 16:05 PM IST
Indonesian man becomes Python's dinner; police recover corpse from inside serpent!
As per a report published in BBC, 25-year-old Akbar went missing on Sunday on the island of Sulawesi, after leaving to harvest palm oil.
Mar 29, 2017, 14:40 PM IST
Indonesia summons UK envoy over coral reef destruction
Indonesia summoned the British ambassador Friday after a cruise ship on a voyage organised by a London-based company smashed into coral reefs in a popular tourist spot and caused extensive damage.
Mar 17, 2017, 10:28 AM IST
Host Indonesia wants 37 sports at 2018 Asian Games
The Incheon games in 2014 featured 36 disciplines, including the full Olympic programme plus more obscure pursuits like soft tennis, Indian wrestling-style sport kabbadi and Chinese martial art wushu.
India seeks Indonesia's help in cementing ties with ASEAN
Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday sought Indonesia's partnership in cementing India's ties with the ASEAN bloc.
Mar 15, 2017, 00:50 AM IST
Australian jailed in Bali for using hashish
An Australian businessman was Tuesday handed a seven-month jail term for using hashish on the Indonesian resort island of Bali.
Mar 14, 2017, 14:40 PM IST
Six terrorists arrested in Indonesia
At least six terrorists were arrested by Indonesia`s anti-terror squad on Friday, police said.
Mar 10, 2017, 18:12 PM IST
