Heavy rain on the island of Sumatra caused torrents of rock and ash to flow down a volcano and into nearby towns. At least 17 people were still missing.
Tag: Indonesia
Bus Crash in Indonesia Kills 11, Including Students, After Graduation Celebration
The vehicle was carrying dozens of teachers and students when it sped out of control on a downhill road and crashed into several vehicles in a hilly resort area.
‘Green Islam’ Drew a Reporter to Indonesia
An environmental movement is growing in the world’s most populous Muslim nation.
Voice of Baceprot Wins Fans With Songs of Girl Power
Voice of Baceprot has electrified audiences and built a large following in Indonesia. Now the group is taking its music to the West.
Mount Ruang Volcano Erupts in Indonesia, Forcing Hundreds to Evacuate
Hundreds of earthquakes were detected in the weeks preceding the eruption of the volcano in North Sulawesi province. Hundreds of people were evacuated.
What Can ‘Green Islam’ Achieve in Indonesia?
Clerics in Indonesia are issuing fatwas, retrofitting mosques and imploring congregants to help turn the tide against climate change.
5-Star Bird Houses for Picky but Precious Guests: Nesting Swiftlets
To lure swiftlets, whose saliva-built nests fetch high prices in China, people in Borneo compete to build them the most luxurious accommodations: safe, clean, dark and with pools for bathing.
Ex-General Accused of Rights Abuses Wins Indonesia Election
The official result confirmed projections made after last month’s vote, which raised concerns about the vibrancy of the country’s democracy.
Study on ‘World’s Oldest Pyramid’ Is Retracted by Publisher
The study, based on research featured in a Netflix documentary, fueled debate over a site that is used for Islamic and Hindu rituals.
When Does Ramadan Start in 2024? It Depends on the Crescent Moon.
The exact start date of Islam’s holiest month depends on when local Islamic authorities declare the sighting of the new moon.