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The Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) has launched two thermal‑imaging drones to find five photojournalists who vanished when a speedboat capsized near the erupting Anak Krakatau volcano. The incident, which has become the nation’s top domestic story, underscores the hazards of covering volcanic activity and the challenges of disaster response in the archipelago.
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A sudden eruption of the Anak Krakatau volcano sent ash clouds over Jakarta, prompting airport shutdowns, school closures and health alerts. Authorities have deployed emergency measures while monitoring the volcano’s activity.
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A wave of food poisoning linked to free school meals has sickened thousands of students across Indonesia. In Kalitengah, Sidoarjo, 730 pupils were affected, prompting the removal of the school’s head.
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Intense El Niño conditions have driven an unusually dry season in Indonesia, sparking massive forest fires in Kalimantan and Sumatra. The government has deployed emergency resources, but smoke is already crossing borders and reaching the Arctic, raising concerns over health and climate impacts.
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President Prabowo Subianto convened Pertamina chief executive at Hambalang to discuss national energy security and policy direction. The meeting comes as Indonesia grapples with rising demand and a monetary policy environment shaped by the president’s broader economic agenda.
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A confrontation between two resident groups in the Menteng district of Jakarta left one person dead, several vehicles burned and building debris scattered. Police said no places of worship were damaged, while the incident adds to a backdrop of economic and social pressures in Indonesia.