The Latest Breaking News from Indonesia

Full list of MPL Indonesia Season 18 rosters: All players and coaching staff

M8 target locked for these Indonesian squads.

Dot Esports · Aug 17

Indonesian earthquake death toll rises as aftershocks rock island community

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The Independent UK · Aug 17

Global Market: Emerging Asian currencies rise as softer dollar supports regional markets

Emerging Asian currencies gained on Monday as a weaker US dollar supported regional markets, with Taiwan and Thailand leading gains. Investors also assessed Japan’s slower growth, Malaysia’s inflation data and upcoming Bank Indonesia policy decision, while Middle East tensions and shifting US rate expectations remained key factors for regional markets.

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Nearly 13,000 displaced by deadly Indonesian quake

MBAY, Indonesia - Thousands of people displaced by a powerful earthquake in eastern Indonesia awaited much-needed aid on Monday as they camped out at schools, police stations and government offices, with many stuck outside.

Bangkok Post · Aug 17

Indonesia quake leaves 12,800 displaced as survivors camp outdoors and wait for aid

Thousands displaced by a powerful earthquake in eastern Indonesia await much-needed aid. Many residents slept outside for a second night, fearing aftershocks and damaged homes. Local residents expressed frustration with a perceived lag in government assistance and supplies. The Indonesian Air Force is airlifting emergency aid, including food and water.…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Indonesia hit by 5.7 magnitude quake days after deadly 7.7 tremor

An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck north-northwest of Ende in Indonesia on Monday morning, days after a powerful 7.7-magnitude quake hit the country.

The Times of India · Aug 17

Race against time to find Indonesia earthquake survivors after 51 killed

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The Independent UK · Aug 16

Indonesia's deadliest earthquakes of past decade

A magnitude-7.7 earthquake in eastern Indonesia has killed at least fifty-one people. The Palu earthquake in 2018 caused over four thousand deaths and widespread destruction. A 2022 quake in Cianjur killed 602 people, becoming the deadliest non-tsunami event. Lombok experienced five hundred eighteen fatalities from a magnitude-7.0 earthquake and aftershocks.…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Thousands of evacuees await aid after deadly quake on Indonesia's Flores island

Thousands of evacuees on Indonesia's Flores island began receiving aid on Sunday after a 7.7-magnitude quake killed at least 53 people, injured dozens and damaged hundreds of houses and buildings. Some 5,000 people fled their homes and in some areas people were left without electricity and telecommunications.

France 24 · Aug 16

Thousands await aid after deadly Indonesian quake

RUTENG, Indonesia - Help started arriving Sunday for thousands of evacuees on Indonesia's Flores island after a powerful earthquake killed 48 people, injured dozens and damaged hundreds of houses and buildings.

Bangkok Post · Aug 16