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New islands appear after Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano erupts

In the aftermath of last month's major eruption, satellite images show the emergence of two small islands surrounding Mount Anak Krakatau in the Sunda Strait. Authorities are currently evaluating the longevity of these islands, as they may be subject to erosion. Safety guidelines have been established, recommending that individuals keep…

The Economic Times · 13h ago

Honda calls Aleix Espargaro back for Indonesia MotoGP race

Honda brings forward Aleix Espargaro's return amid a shortage of riders fit enough to race and test its new 850cc bike

Motorsport · 15h ago

Indonesian villagers on Borneo struggle for water as El Niño intensifies peatland fires

Residents of Borneo are enduring a severe water crisis after three months without rain

The Independent UK · Oct 2

Is this the plushest prison in the world? Double beds, TVs and swimming pool discovered inside Indonesian jail

Facilities like those at Cibinong prison have never been found anywhere else, Ombudsman says

The Independent UK · Sep 30

Indonesia razes luxury facility inside prison for favored inmates, in photos

Indonesian authorities on Wednesday ordered the demolition of a luxury compound inside a prison that was allegedly providing preferential treatment for favored inmates.

The Independent UK · Sep 30

How can the same El Niño cause drought in one part of the world and floods in another?

The Pacific Ocean is warming unusually quickly, and this year’s El Niño has already surpassed previous records. Forecasters expect it to strengthen even further before approaching its usual peak around December.

The Conversation · Sep 29

Emerging market investors shun riskiest bonds as US yields soar

Emerging-market investors are pulling back from riskier bond investments amid a significant selloff in global credit markets. The recent turmoil has resulted in high yields for US Treasuries, raising concerns among money managers. With credit spreads at tight levels not seen since 2007, investors are worried about potential bond selloffs.…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Death toll climbs after Indonesian ferry capsized in Java Sea

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The Independent UK · Sep 27

Indonesia ferry tragedy death toll rises with dozens still missing

Indonesian rescuers have recovered more bodies from the wreck of a ferry that capsized

The Independent UK · Sep 27

India reserves third-party rights in Russia-EU CBAM trade dispute in WTO: Official

Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Chinese Taipei, Indonesia, Japan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Malaysia, Norway, Paraguay, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, the UK and the US are other countries that have reserved their third-party rights in the dispute, the Geneva-based official said.

The Economic Times · Sep 25