Panel releases findings of historical review into actions of the Netherlands during the Asian nation’s war of independence A historical review has found that the Dutch military “used extreme violence” condoned by the government during the Indonesian struggle for independence in the 1940s, the panel of experts involved in the research said on Thursday. The […]
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7.3-magnitude quake triggers tsunami alert in Indonesia
A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Flores Island in Indonesia, prompting local authorities to issue a tsunami warning for parts of the world’s largest island country. The Indonesian Agency for Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysics (BMKG) issued an early tsunami alert for the islands of Flores and Lembata, with communities being advised to […]
5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of N. Sumatra, Indonesia – USGS
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake has been recorded close to the nothwestern Indonesian island of Sumatra, the US Geological Survey said on Monday. Initial reports indicate the quake struck at a depth of 6.4km (4 miles). Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency reported the quake as measuring 6.2-magnitude, adding that no tsunami alert has been issued has […]
Indonesia first to grant approval to Novavax Covid vaccine in bid to boost inoculation campaign
The Indonesian government has approved the use of the Novavax Covid vaccine, becoming the first state in the world to greenlight the jab as the country pushes to boost its inoculation program. Novavax announced the approval in a press release, describing it as a “historical milestone” as the “first protein-based Covid vaccine authorized by a […]
Indonesia ‘deeply concerned’ by arms race and power projection in region after Australian nuclear sub deal
Indonesia’s foreign ministry has said it is concerned about the sale of US and UK nuclear-powered submarines to Australia, claiming it is contributing to an arms race and increasing power projection in the Indo-Pacific. In a statement on Friday, the Indonesian Foreign Ministry said it was watching “with caution” a deal which sees the UK […]


