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Jakarta police shoot woman ‘with ISIS beliefs’ in gun battle days after suicide bombers attack church

Posted on April 1, 2021April 1, 2021By Editor

A woman was shot and killed in Jakarta, Indonesia, after exchanging gunfire with officers, police have confirmed. The nation’s police chief said the woman was a “lone wolf” assailant and followed Islamic State’s ideology. … Read More >Jakarta police shoot woman ‘with ISIS beliefs’ in gun battle days after suicide bombers attack church

Couple who married 6 months ago identified as suicide bombers in Indonesian church attack

Posted on March 31, 2021March 31, 2021By Editor

Indonesian police have identified the suspects in Sunday’s church suicide bombing as a recently married couple with suspected jihadist ties. Families have been involved in some major terrorist attacks in the region. … Read More >Couple who married 6 months ago identified as suicide bombers in Indonesian church attack

Nearly 1,000 evacuated, at least 5 injured as massive blaze ravages Indonesian oil refinery (VIDEOS)

Posted on March 30, 2021March 30, 2021By Editor

An oil refinery, located in West Java province of Indonesia, has caught up fire amid reports a loud bang was heard before the facility went up in flames. Some 950 people have been evacuated, and several have been injured. … Read More >Nearly 1,000 evacuated, at least 5 injured as massive blaze ravages Indonesian oil refinery (VIDEOS)

14 injured after Catholic church in Indonesia hit by suicide bomb attack (VIDEOS)

Posted on March 28, 2021March 28, 2021By Editor

A bomb went off outside a Catholic church in the city of Makassar, on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, during Sunday service. Police believe it was a suicide attack. … Read More >14 injured after Catholic church in Indonesia hit by suicide bomb attack (VIDEOS)

Tesla proposes investment in Indonesia as carmaker seeks reliable source of nickel

Posted on February 6, 2021February 6, 2021By Editor

Indonesia has received an investment proposal from US electric car maker Tesla, according to the country’s deputy head for investment and mining coordination, Septian Hario Seto, as quoted by Reuters. … Read More >Tesla proposes investment in Indonesia as carmaker seeks reliable source of nickel

Indonesian divers find plane parts belonging to Boeing jet that plunged into Java Sea (VIDEO)

Posted on January 11, 2021January 11, 2021By Editor

A search mission for a Boeing passenger plane that went missing off the coast of Jakarta, Indonesia has located several parts of the aircraft. It’s believed that all 62 people on board died in the crash. … Read More >Indonesian divers find plane parts belonging to Boeing jet that plunged into Java Sea (VIDEO)

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‘Explosion of peace’: Trump administration attempts to lure Indonesia into recognizing Israel with $2bn in aid

Posted on December 24, 2020December 24, 2020By Editor

President Donald Trump is rushing to ‘Make Israel Great Again’ in his last days in office, dangling as much as $2 billion in aid in front of Indonesia if the majority-Muslim nation just recognizes the country. … Read More >‘Explosion of peace’: Trump administration attempts to lure Indonesia into recognizing Israel with $2bn in aid

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US Baiting Indonesia With Billions in Aid to Recognise Israel as Kushner Touts ‘Explosion of Peace’

Posted on December 24, 2020December 24, 2020By Editor

As the Donald Trump administration seeks to bring more Arab and Muslim countries into the fold of the Abraham Accords, with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan and Morocco already agreeing to the normalisation of relations with Israel, Oman and Indonesia were reported as likely to be next in line. … Read More >US Baiting Indonesia With Billions in Aid to Recognise Israel as Kushner Touts ‘Explosion of Peace’

Panic as Indonesian volcano erupts, sending ash & smoke into the air (VIDEO)

Posted on November 29, 2020November 29, 2020By Editor

The eruption of one of Indonesia’s most dangerous volcanoes has caused panic and the evacuation of almost 2,800 people, with authorities warning nearby areas may be affected by “hot clouds, lava avalanche[s] and poisonous gas.” … Read More >Panic as Indonesian volcano erupts, sending ash & smoke into the air (VIDEO)

Jakarta plans Covid house-marking scheme for self-isolating households

Posted on October 9, 2020October 9, 2020By Editor

A sticker scheme to mark homes of self-isolating families has been proposed by the provincial government in Jakarta, Indonesia. The program aims to improve support for isolating households, but critics say it will create stigma. … Read More >Jakarta plans Covid house-marking scheme for self-isolating households