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Six dead as boat carrying Rohingya fleeing Myanmar arrives in Indonesia

Ninety-six Rohingya refugees, including seven children, are stranded on Sumatra island after escaping on a rickety boat.

Al Jazeera

Beloved Surfer Impaled In The Chest By Swordfish In Freak Ocean Attack

Italian surfer Giulia Manfrini was catching waves on Masokut Island in Indonesia, a popular spot for surfers near Sumatra, when the swordfish attacked her. The post Beloved Surfer Impaled In The Chest By Swordfish In Freak Ocean Attack first appeared on Bored Panda.

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White Sumatra Kratom

We've all heard the phrase, everything in moderation, but how many of us appreciate the importance of this in our everyday lives. Whether it is overindulging in alcohol, sweet treats or even "healthy" things like only eating one type of vegetable, ...

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Red Sumatra Kratom

If you've done even a little research into kratom, you're likely to be aware that there are multiple strains, but one you may have overlooked is Red Sumatra Kratom . This kratom strain is a highly sought after variety and is available with many ...

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Southeast Hit By Torrential Rainfall Ahead Of Hurricane Helene

Torrential rainfall in the Southeast precedes Hurricane Helene, with areas like Sumatra, Florida, and Busick, North Carolina, experiencing significant rain...

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At least 28 dead, several missing in Indonesia flash floods, cold lava flow

Heavy rain triggers a flash flood and a cold lava flow from Mount Marapi, resulting in the disaster in West Sumatra.

Al Jazeera

Orangutan seen treating wound with medicinal plant in world first

Sumatran orangutan named Rakus was seen using a plant to treat a facial wound possibly sustained during a fight.

Al Jazeera

Weather tracker: Cyclone Gamane unexpectedly veers into Madagascar

Storm leaves at least 11 dead on African island, while another deadly storm racks Indonesian island of Sumatra

The Guardian - UK

Ash from Indonesia's Marapi volcano forces airport to close and stops flights

Volcanic ash spewing from Indonesia’s Mount Marapi has shut down airports and blanketed nearby communities on Sumatra island

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Thailand sends 3 orangutans rescued from illicit wildlife trade back to Indonesia

Three trafficked Sumatran orangutans have been sent back from Thailand to Indonesia as part of a joint effort between the countries to tackle the illegal wildlife trade

Al Jazeera

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.

International Business Times

Indonesia Rescuers Find Last Missing Hiker On Volcano, Toll Rises To 23

The last hiker missing after a volcano eruption in Indonesia was found dead Wednesday, rescuers said, raising the death toll to 23 three days after the disaster.

International Business Times

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.

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The Independent UK

1 person is dead and 11 missing after a landslide and flash floods hit Indonesia's Sumatra island

Rescuers have recovered the body of a man buried under tons of mud and rocks following flash floods and a landslide that crashed onto a hilly village on Indonesia’s Sumatra island

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“It’s An Incredible Event”: Critically Endangered Sumatran Rhino Welcomes Her First Baby Calf

Delilah the rhino saw her Christmas gift come early after giving birth to a gorgeous little calf.

The Independent UK

A critically endangered Sumatran rhino named Delilah successfully gives birth in Indonesia

A critically endangered Sumatran rhino was born in Indonesia’s western island Sumatra on Saturday, becoming the second Sumatran rhino born in the country this year

The Independent UK

Indonesia denies its fires are causing blankets of haze in neighboring Malaysia

Indonesia has denied that forest and peat fires on Sumatra and Borneo islands are causing the haze in neighboring Malaysia

The Hindu

With nimble feet, clouded leopards play hide-and-seek in the forests

The clouded leopard is categorised into two species: the mainland clouded leopard distributed from central Nepal to peninsular Malaysia, and the Sunda clouded leopard (Neofelis diardi) native to Borneo and Sumatra.

The Independent UK

Indonesia travel guide: Everything to know before you go

The sheer breadth of experiences that can be unearthed in Indonesia makes it an enchanting holiday destination, from pulsing city energy to beachside bliss, temple wandering to underwater exploring

Reuters

Indonesians told to stay alert after magnitude 7.3 earthquake

Indonesian authorities urged caution on Tuesday as residents returned gradually to their homes in western Sumatra after being rattled by a magnitude 7.3 earthquake and several aftershocks.

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