Ukrainian Crew Evacuated from Ship in Karimata Strait
A joint Search and Rescue (SAR) team evacuated a Ukrainian crew member suffering from a medical emergency aboard the MV Port Nara in the Karimata Strait on Sunday (17/11/2024). Learn more!
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Mount Ibu Erupts, Spews 100-Meter Lava Flare
Mount Ibu in West Halmahera, North Maluku, erupted at around 7.33 pm local time on Sunday evening (17/11/2024), releasing a striking 100-meter-high flare from its peak and a towering 800-meter column of ash. Learn more!
Economy
Indonesia, Canada Finalize ICA-CEPA Negotiations
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto announced that negotiations for the Indonesia-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (ICA-CEPA) have been substantially completed. Learn more!
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TNI Deploys 450 Troops to Central Papua for Border Security Mission
The Indonesian Military has dispatched 450 soldiers from the 112th Infantry Battalion/Darma Jaya to secure the Indonesia-Papua New Guinea border in Puncak Jaya, Central Papua.
Economy
Indonesia Pushes for Equitable Climate Funding at COP29
The Parliamentary Cooperation Body has called for fair and innovative climate funding at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. Learn more!
Sports
Fajar/Rian Triumph at Kumamoto Japan Masters 2024
Indonesia’s men’s doubles pair, Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto, won the Kumamoto Japan Masters 2024 title after a victory over Japan’s Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi on Sunday (17/11/2024). Learn more!
National
Coastal Floods Impact North Jakarta Amid Supermoon
The Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) reported that several areas in North Jakarta were affected by tidal flooding (rob) on Sunday morning (17/11/2024) due to a supermoon phenomenon. Learn more!
Sports
PSSI to Develop Youth Competitions to Match Japan’s Football Success
The Indonesian Football Association planned to develop youth football competitions to build a consistently competitive national team, similar to Japan’s model. Learn more!
National
President Prabowo Arrives in Brazil for G20 Summit
President Prabowo Subianto landed at Galeao Air Base in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, late Saturday, to attend the G20 Summit. Learn more!
Criminal
Barelang Police Foil Attempt to Send 24 Illegal Migrant Workers Abroad
Barelang Sub-regional Police in Riau Islands have foiled the illegal departure of 24 Indonesian migrant workers between October and November 2024. Learn more!
Economy
Airfare Prices Reduction Under Review by Government Task Force
The Ministry of Transportation has confirmed that the task force reviewing the potential reduction in airfare prices is still in the process of a comprehensive evaluation. Learn more!
Culture
Indonesia Proposes Three Intangible Cultural Heritage Items to UNESCO
Indonesia will submit three cultural heritage items to UNESCO for recognition as intangible cultural heritage in December 2024. Learn more!
