Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau eruption halts flights, schools, fishing

September 6, 2026 1:00 PM

Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau eruption halts flights, schools, fishing

An eruption of Indonesia's Mount Anak Krakatau caused six airports to suspend flight operations on Sunday, affecting hundreds of flights at Jakarta's main airport, after some school activities and fishing were halted. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport suspended flight operations until 1:30 p.m. (0630 GMT) due to volcanic ash, the airport posted on Instagram, stranding hundreds of passengers at the facility. The suspension has affected 301 flights, including 58 international flights, airport...

First Venezuela. Then Colombia. Then Indonesia. Is the Earth Shaking More?

August 19, 2026 12:16 PM

First Venezuela. Then Colombia. Then Indonesia. Is the Earth Shaking More?

First Venezuela. Then Colombia. Then Indonesia. Over nearly two months, three countries experienced powerful earthquakes, with magnitudes of 7 or greater. Venezuela was hit by back-to-back magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes on June 24. On August 10, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia. Five days later, on August 15, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit off Indonesia’s Flores Island. https://youtu.be/D9qnstAnFFM?si=CHAataFkBvMf7kdc The sequence is striking. The destruction is real....

Thousands evacuate after Indonesia quake kills 51, cuts roads

August 16, 2026 11:02 AM

Thousands evacuate after Indonesia quake kills 51, cuts roads

Around 5,000 people have been evacuated after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake smashed an area in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 51, blocking roads and causing landslides, authorities said on Sunday. Thirty-six people were seriously injured in the Saturday morning quake in East Nusa Tenggara province, while 77 had minor injuries, Deputy Health Minister Benjamin Paulus Octavianus told a televised meeting. The quake, followed by some 341 aftershocks, is the Southeast Asian nation's deadliest sinc...

IIT Madras, Indonesia sign landmark MoU to boost research and deep-tech cooperation

August 7, 2026 6:32 PM

IIT Madras, Indonesia sign landmark MoU to boost research and deep-tech cooperation

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology of Indonesia is partnering with IIT Madras Global Research Foundation (IITM Global) to strengthen strategic cooperation in higher education, research, innovation, deep technology, entrepreneurship and talent development. According to the Embassy of India in Jakarta, the partnership reflects the shared aspirations of India and Indonesia to build globally competitive innovation ecosystems that support sustainable economic growth, technologi...

PM Modi presented rare tea, handicrafts, decoratives to Indonesian President during his three-day visit

July 14, 2026 11:54 AM

PM Modi presented rare tea, handicrafts, decoratives to Indonesian President during his three-day visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Indonesia, presented rare tea, Indian handicrafts and decoratives to President Prabowo Subianto, representing the artistic elegance of India. Manohari Gold Tea, presented to President Prabowo is one of India's finest speciality teas, which showcases the rich tea heritage and craftsmanship of Assam. Made exclusively from the tender buds of the P126 tea clone, it is hand-plucked, hand-rolled, and naturally sun-dried during the second flush season ...

PM Modi departs for Australia after concluding three-day Indonesia visit

July 8, 2026 3:21 PM

PM Modi departs for Australia after concluding three-day Indonesia visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday concluded his three-day State Visit to Indonesia, which was marked by major strategic agreements, cultural initiatives and high-level diplomatic engagements. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "As I conclude my visit to Indonesia, I leave with immense satisfaction at the outcomes achieved as far as the future of our partnership is concerned. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the people of Indonesia and to President Prabowo Subianto for his exceptional warmt...

PM Modi, Indonesian President inaugurate India-backed restoration of UNESCO-listed Prambanan Temple, reaffirm shared civilisational ties

July 8, 2026 2:43 PM

PM Modi, Indonesian President inaugurate India-backed restoration of UNESCO-listed Prambanan Temple, reaffirm shared civilisational ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday jointly inaugurated the India-backed conservation and restoration project at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Prambanan Temple complex in Yogyakarta, marking a significant milestone in India-Indonesia cultural cooperation and civilisational diplomacy. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "President Prabowo Subianto and I inaugurated the UNESCO World Heritage Prambanan Temple Compound Restoration and Conservation Projec...

Restoring shared heritage: PM Modi’s visit to historic Prambanan Temple strengthens India’s cultural diplomacy

July 8, 2026 1:26 PM

Restoring shared heritage: PM Modi’s visit to historic Prambanan Temple strengthens India’s cultural diplomacy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday jointly inaugurated the India-backed conservation and restoration project at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Prambanan Temple complex in Yogyakarta, marking a major milestone in India-Indonesia cultural cooperation and civilisational diplomacy. Accompanied by President Prabowo, PM Modi also offered prayers at the nearly 1,000-year-old Hindu temple complex in Yogyakarta on the Indonesian island of Java. The res...

PM Modi shares aerial view of ‘majestic’ Prambanan Temple

July 8, 2026 10:51 AM

PM Modi shares aerial view of ‘majestic’ Prambanan Temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared an aerial view of the majestic Prambanan Temple in Indonesia as he travelled to the UNESCO World Heritage site in Yogyakarta. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "On the way to the Prambanan Temple from Yogyakarta with President Prabowo Subianto." On Tuesday, PM Modi said that India will assist in the conservation and restoration of the over 1,000-year-old Prambanan Temple in Yogyakarta, reaffirming the deep civilisational and cultural ties between In...

PM Modi highlights ‘strong and vibrant’ India-Indonesia ties as landmark agreements deepen partnership

July 8, 2026 10:59 AM

PM Modi highlights ‘strong and vibrant’ India-Indonesia ties as landmark agreements deepen partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted the growing strength of India-Indonesia relations during his ongoing State Visit to Indonesia, describing the partnership between the two countries as "strong and vibrant" while sharing key moments from the visit. The highlights included his grand ceremonial welcome in Jakarta, the conferment of Indonesia's highest civilian honour, his historic address to the Indonesian Parliament, high-level bilateral talks with President Prabowo Subianto, ...