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Watch: Chaos as powerful earthquake hits Indonesia

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia, damaging buildings and sending people running for safety as the shaking was caught on camera in Maumere.

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Endangered orangutans evacuated as wildfire ravages Indonesia

Endangered orangutans have been evacuated as a record number of forest fires continue to ravage Indonesia.

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Powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia, killing at least 40

A second 6.9-magnitude quake later hit Pematangsiantar on the western island of Sumatra, at a depth of around 183 km. The first quake hit at a depth of around 10 km.

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Indonesia’s 7.7-magnitude earthquake death toll rises

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🔴 Indonesia hit by two powerful earthquakes

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Indonesia's western Sumatra island late on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said. The quake followed a powerful 7.7 magnitude quake that hit the country's eastern Flores island earlier the same day, leaving at least 47 people dead and several others trapped beneath collapsed buildings.

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Indonesia earthquake: At least 38 killed after powerful 7.7 quake hits Flores island - top developments

At least 38 people were killed after a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia's Flores island on Saturday, with buildings collapsing, landslides blocking roads and rescue operations continuing across the worst-hit areas.

The Times of India

Powerful earthquake kills at least 40 in Indonesia

MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara — Rescuers combed through debris for survivors on Saturday after a powerful earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 40 people, according to a disaster official.

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At least 38 killed after powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia

An initial tsunami alert was subsequently lifted

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Poweful quake off Indonesia sparks mass evacuations

MAUMERE (INDONESIA) - A strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia early Saturday, sending thousands running in panic after authorities issued a tsunami warning.

Bangkok Post

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, toppling buildings and killing at least 2

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck off the coast of Indonesia, damaging buildings and homes, killing at least two people and causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes

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At least five killed after magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia

An earthquake of magnitude 7.7 struck eastern Indonesia early Saturday morning. Several aftershocks followed the initial powerful tremor, which lasted for one minute. Minor tsunami waves were recorded in several coastal areas after the quake. Many residents evacuated their homes, but no significant damage was initially reported. Hospitals began moving…

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Indonesia issues Tsunami warning after 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes along Pacific Ring of Fire

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Indonesia's Flores Island, prompting a local tsunami warning. Authorities urged residents to move to higher ground and stay away from coastal areas. The shallow undersea quake was followed by three strong aftershocks, causing significant shaking. Indonesia, situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire, is…

The Economic Times

7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Indonesia

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia’s Flores region early Saturday, prompting a tsunami warning for parts of East Nusa Tenggara, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

The Times of India

In 2015, Indonesia's devastating El Niño fires burned 2.6 million hectares and sent toxic haze across Southeast Asia. 11 years later, restoration efforts had helped cut burned peatland area by 70% in 2023 compared with 2019, showing the value of rewetting

Indonesia is facing renewed wildfire concerns as a strong El Niño brings the prospect of reduced rainfall in 2026. The country’s devastating 2015 fires burned about 2.6 million hectares and sent pollution across Southeast Asia, highlighting the vulnerability of degraded peatlands. Restoration efforts established after that disaster have focused on…

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Prabowo touts Indonesia’s economic growth and investment gains in State of the Nation address

President Prabowo Subianto says Indonesia could achieve 6% economic growth by the end of 2026, citing the country’s strongest first-half growth in 13 years and robust investment despite global uncertainty

Bangkok Post

Indonesia to close over 750 state-owned enterprises

JAKARTA — The Indonesian government will close more than 750 state-owned enterprises by year's end, President Prabowo Subianto said Friday, mulling the possibility of a special court to investigate "unproductive" boards.

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Indonesia wildfires threaten orangutans rescued from animal traffickers

Blaze fuelled by hot, dry and windy conditions comes within metres of West Kalimantan rehabilitation centre

Medical Daily

CDC Has Issued Its Only Active Zika Travel Notice, and It Is for One of Asia's Most Popular Vacation Islands

The CDC issued a Level 2 Zika travel notice for Indonesia after infections were reported among travelers returning from Bali.

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Putting out wildfires: how peat restoration has reduced fire risk in Indonesia’s tropical forests

Peatland fires in Indonesia pose a major threat to habitats, wildlife and people. That risk is exacerbated by the country’s periodic El Niño warming phases, which bring prolonged drought.

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Paper industry seeks immediate anti-dumping duty on paperboard imports from Indonesia

Indian paper manufacturers seek anti-dumping duties on Indonesian paperboard imports. Cheap imports caused significant losses to local producers, the association stated. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies recommended remedial duties after an investigation. Urgency increases as an interim import price measure expires soon. Immediate action is needed to protect domestic…

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One dead and scored rescued from burning passenger ferry near Bali

Rough seas are complicating rescue efforts amid Indonesia’s second ferry fire incident in days

The Times of India

One dead, 172 rescued after Indonesian ferry from Bali catches fire

A tragic incident unfolded when a ferry, the Putri Yasmin, traveling from Bali to Lombok, caught fire, resulting in one death and the rescue of 172 individuals. The rescue mission encountered significant difficulties, due to tumultuous seas with waves reaching four meters. At the time of the blaze, the ferry…

Bangkok Post

Schools closed as Indonesia battles wildfires

SURABAYA (INDONESIA) — Dozens of Indonesian schools were shuttered for a second day Tuesday against the spreading haze of wildfires plaguing the archipelago at the start of a long and intense dry season worsened by El Nino.

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In 2016, Singapore began releasing millions of non-biting male mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia. Years later, the bold experiment produced one of the world's most successful dengue-control

Scientists using mosquitoes to fight dengue: Singapore has embarked on an ambitious project, deploying Wolbachia-infused male mosquitoes to tackle the rise of dengue fever. This specific bacterium disrupts reproduction, reducing the potential for disease spread. Successful programs in Colombia, Indonesia, and Brazil echo promising results.

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