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Indonesia Ends Search After Volcano Eruption Kills 23

Indonesian authorities on Thursday said they had ended a search and rescue mission for any hikers missing or killed after a volcano eruption over the weekend that left 23 people dead.

International Business Times · Dec 7, 2023

Indonesia ends search for victims of eruption at Mount Marapi volcano that killed 23 climbers

Indonesian authorities have ended the seacrh for any more victims among climbers who were caught by a weekend eruption of the Mount Marapi volcano that killed 23 people and injured several others

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023

Garba of Gujarat makes it to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list

UNESCO adds Gujarat's 'Garba' dance to Intangible Cultural Heritage list. 15th cultural item from India to make it to the list. Garba is celebrated for nine days during Navaratri, dedicated to worshipping the divine feminine. Prime Minister Modi expresses happiness over the global honour. 704 elements from 5 regions &…

The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023

Southeast Asia Banks On Aviation Boom

Major airport expansion projects are taking off across Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, and a new airline is set to launch next year -- all banking on an expected boom in air travel in Southeast Asia, fuelled by Chinese and Indian tourists.

International Business Times · Dec 6, 2023

Death toll rises after Indonesia Mount Marapi eruption

Twenty-two declared dead as more bodies were found by rescue crews on Monday and Tuesday.

Al Jazeera · Dec 5, 2023

Mount Marapi: Death toll from Indonesia volcano eruption rises to 22 as more bodies found

Rescuers are contending with bad weather after a second eruption halted efforts

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2023

More bodies found after surprise eruption of Indonesia's Mount Marapi, raising apparent toll to 23

Rescuers searching the hazardous slopes of Indonesia’s Mount Marapi volcano found more bodies among the climbers caught by a surprise eruption two days ago, raising the number of confirmed and presumed dead to 23

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023

Indonesian Rescuers Race To Find 12 Missing After Eruption

Hundreds of Indonesian rescuers were racing Tuesday to find a dozen hikers who went missing after a volcano eruption killed 11 people.

International Business Times · Dec 5, 2023

Eleven hikers killed in Mount Marapi volcano eruption in Indonesia

Another 12 climbers were said to be missing on Monday

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2023

Mount Marapi eruption: 11 hikers found dead on Indonesian volcano

Rescuers say dozens of hikers were on the volcano when it erupted on Sunday, with three found alive and at least 12 missing

The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2023