INDONESIA – The death toll from the Central Java landslides in Indonesia have risen to 11, with 12 still missing as of Sunday Nov.16. M. Abdullah, head of the Search and Rescue Office in Cilacap, where the landslide occurred, said that authorities are continuing search efforts for the remaining 12 victims after 11 victims have […]
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SMAN 72 Jakarta School Explosion in Indonesia Leaves 55 Injured
INDONESIA – At least 55 people including students and teachers were injured on Friday after an explosion in a mosque in the State Senior High School 72 (SMAN 72 Jakarta) according to authorities. The explosion occurred around 12:15 PM local time. According to local reports, there were more than one explosion, with the first 2 […]
Latest Update: Indonesia School Building Collapse Death Toll Rises to 14
INDONESIA – As of Friday, the death toll from the Indonesian school building collapse had risen to 14, as rescue teams battled to rescue dozens of students trapped under the rubble. The number of victims recorded is 167, of which 104 have been found and are safe, said Abdul Muhari, head of the Disaster Data, […]
Indonesian School Building Collapse Traps Over 90 Students
INDONESIA – At least 91 students are trapped under the rubble in Indonesia after a school building collapse that left at least 3 dead on Tuesday. The incident occurred in an Islamic boarding school in Indonesia’s East Java province. The National Agency for Disaster Management (BNPB) revised its earlier estimate of 38 missing people, saying […]
Bali Floods in Indonesia Kill 18
INDONESIA – At least 18 people died and 2 others went missing from Bali floods in Indonesia’s tourist hub. As of Friday, September 12, the death toll had risen to 18 and 659 people had sustained injuries. Earlier Reports In Denpasar city, floods hit several shops, leaving four people missing. West Denpasar Police Chief Commissioner […]
3 Dead in Indonesia Protests Following a Taxi Driver’s Death
INDONESIA – At least 3 people were killed on Saturday in Indonesia protests after a motorcycle taxi driver was killed by a police car, with angry protesters setting a government building in eastern Indonesia on fire. “A total of eight people were evacuated by the rescue team after the burning of the Makassar City DPRD […]
Measles Outbreak in Indonesia Kills 17
INDONESIA – At least 17 people, mostly children were on Wednesday reported dead after a measles outbreak in Indonesia’s East Java. Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin is expected to visit Sumenep Regency in East Java in the wake of the outbreak. “Measles can actually be prevented through immunization, so we will revamp our immunization […]
Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Hit Sulawesi Indonesia, 29 Injured
INDONESIA – At least 29 people were injured after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit Sulawesi Indonesia early Sunday, according to local reports. The quake occurred at 0.38 local time (2238GMT Saturday) at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.21 miles) and affected the Poso Regency, with tremors felt in nearby regions. Among the injured, two individuals […]
Uganda, South Sudan Among Countries in Talks with Israel for Forced Transfer of Palestinians from Gaza; Report
UGANDA – 4 countries, and self-declared Somaliland are in talks with Israel for a possible forced transfer of Palestinians from Gaza, in a move considered a violation of international law. These countries include, Uganda, South Sudan, Libya and Indonesia. Israeli Channel 12 reported “progress” in talks with Indonesia and Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia […]
3 Dead After an Indonesian Ferry Catches Fire
INDONESIA – Updates after an Indonesian ferry catches fire: At least 3 people have died and 150 others rescued after an Indonesian ferry caught fire off north Sulawesi province on Sunday. Search and rescue efforts are underway, with several boats, rigid inflatable boats, and other vessels deployed, Veri Ariyanto, a senior official at the provincial […]
1 Missing as Boat Capsizes off Mentawai Islands, Indonesia
INDONESIA – Updates as boat capsizes off Mentawai Islands Indonesia: 1 Person is missing after a boat capsized off Mentawai Islands in Indonesia, the second incident within a month. Search and rescue operations are underway according to local authorities. So far 17 people have been rescued after Monday’s incident, while 1 is still missing. The […]
Indonesia’s Bali Ferry Sinking Kills at Least 4
INDONESIA – Indonesia’s Bali ferry sinking on Wednesday have left at least 4 people dead and dozens missing when a ferry sank on its way to Indonesia’s Bali island. Twenty-three people have been rescued after the vessel, carrying 65 people, sank before midnight on Wednesday in the Bali Strait, the search and rescue agency in […]