Indonesia has announced that it will stop plans to clear millions of hectares of forest for rice cultivation, marking a significant shift in its approach to food security and land use. The government launched the ambitious programme in 2024 with a five-year goal of reducing Indonesia’s dependence on rice imports. The plan initially involved opening […]
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Indonesia has begun reopening several major airports after a volcanic eruption disrupted air travel across the country, offering a welcome sense of relief to thousands of travellers who have spent days waiting for flights to resume. The eruption of Anak Krakatau caused widespread disruption, grounding nearly 3,000 flights and leaving more than 340,000 passengers stranded. […]
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In a shocking incident that disrupted what should have been a peaceful moment of prayer, an explosion tore through a mosque located within a school complex in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, during Friday prayers. The blast left at least 54 people injured, many suffering from burns and other serious wounds, according to North Jakarta Police […]
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