The Latest Breaking News from Medan

Thailand crush Cambodia, set up Aussie showdown

Thailand will take on Australia in the final of the Asean U19 Boys Championship 2026 on Saturday after they crushed Cambodia 4-0 at the Sumatera Utara Main Stadium in Medan, Indonesia, on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Jun 13

Tensions soar in Indonesia as protests over police brutality and lawmakers' allowances continue

Clashes between demonstrators and riot police also broke out in other cities across the country, including Surabaya, Solo, Yogyakarta, Medan, Makassar, Manado, Bandung and Manokwari in the easternmost Papua region.

Euronews · Aug 29, 2025

‘I’m so happy’: Excitement in Indonesia ahead of Pope Francis’s visit

The pope will arrive in mostly Muslim Indonesia on Tuesday on the first part of his tour of Southeast Asia.

Al Jazeera · Sep 2, 2024

Indonesians rally in support of Palestinians in Gaza

More than 1000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather in front of landmark palace in North Sumatra’s Medan.

Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2023

Indonesians boycott McDonald’s, Starbucks over support for Israel

Boycott follows McDonald’s Israel’s announcement that it donated free meals to the Israeli military.

Al Jazeera · Nov 14, 2023

Indonesia’s dog meat sellers fear for future after crackdowns on trade

Animal welfare campaigners say dog meat trade should be outlawed due to its cruelty and risks to public health.

Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2023

Exploitation or savvy move? Indonesia’s orphanages get on TikTok

Mutiara Mulia orphanage is part of a trend of charitable groups using the popular video-sharing app to attract funding.

Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2023

Singapore-bound IndiGo plane diverted to Indonesia after crew reports rubber, fuel smell mid-air

A Singapore-bound IndiGo flight was diverted to Kualanamu international airport at Medan in Indonesia after the crew reported rubber and fuel smell in the cabin, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 10, 2023

Indonesia’s war on secondhand clothes riles local sellers

Jakarta is cracking down on used clothing imports after reports of items donated for recycling ending up on sale.

Al Jazeera · Apr 11, 2023

‘Too late to save him’: Indonesian children killed by cough syrup

Families left devastated after children given everyday cold medications develop acute kidney problems.

Al Jazeera · Nov 14, 2022