The Latest Breaking News from Indonesia

Ferry disaster revives legend around ‘Indonesia’s Bermuda Triangle’

The Masalembu Islands in the Java Sea have long been associated with deadly maritime disasters

The Independent UK · Sep 17

Asian Games 2026: India aim to turn World Cup lessons into action, defend hockey title and seal LA Olympics berth

India’s men’s hockey team will seek to put its disappointing World Cup campaign behind it as it begins its Asian Games title defence in Nagoya. Coach Craig Fulton said the team has identified areas for improvement and is focused on translating those lessons into action, with Sunday’s opener against Indonesia…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

From ball boy to India’s opponent: Indonesia’s Ramadhan set for dream Asian Games clash

Indonesian player Ahdan Asasi Ramadhan will play against India at the Asian Games. He previously served as a ball boy and took photos with Indian stars. Ramadhan is an avid follower of Indian hockey and admires Hardik Singh. He aims to learn from his idols and perform his best on…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Thick haze disrupts flights on Indonesia's Borneo island

Thick smoke from forest fires has disrupted flights in Indonesia's West Kalimantan province

The Independent UK · Sep 14

Indonesia races to find 129 missing after Java Sea ferry capsizes

Indonesia intensified its search operation on 14 September for 129 people still missing after the Virgo Transport 8 ferry capsized in rough seas in the Java Sea the previous day. By then, 108 survivors had been rescued and six bodies recovered.

Euronews · Sep 14

Indonesia intensifies search for more than 120 missing after ferry capsizes in Java Sea

Indonesian rescue teams on Monday deployed specialised underwater teams and navy-operated underwater drones as the search for more than 120 people missing in the Virgo Transport 8 ferry capsizing intensified.

France 24 · Sep 14

Over 100 people still missing as Indonesian rescuers battle choppy waters to board capsized passenger ship

The weather was very poor when the incident happened, with waves as high as three metres crashing into the ship

The Independent UK · Sep 14

Indonesia searches for 129 people missing after ferry capsizes

Indonesian authorities have intensified efforts to find dozens of people missing a day after the Virgo Transport 8 ferry overturned in the Java Sea

The Independent UK · Sep 14

Japan’s biomass energy boom threatens further deforestation in Indonesia

Expanding deforestation in Indonesia caused by the country’s wood pellet and chip industry is putting further pressure on tropical forests, Key Biodiversity Areas, and Indigenous territories in the archipelago, according to new satellite analysis from Indonesia-based nongovernmental organizations

The Independent UK · Sep 14

At least six dead and 130 missing after Indonesian ferry capsizes, officials say

Search and rescue agency says 107 people brought to safety from vessel hit by bad weather in Java Sea

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13