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Indonesians vote to elect president, parliamentarians

Jakarta, Apr 17 (Xinhua/UNI) Voters in Indonesia began voting on Wednesday as polling stations opened in the east of the vast archipelagic country to select a new president and members of the parliament.

Indonesian president opens first metro line in capital as fix for traffic problem

Moscow, Mar 24 (Sputnik/UNI) Indonesian President Joko Widodo has opened the country's first metro line in the capital Jakarta. local media reported on Sunday.

Three IS-linked terrorists killed in operation in Indonesia

Jakarta, Mar 22 (Xinhua/UNI) Three members of an Islamic State (IS)-linked homegrown terrorist organization were killed in a military-police security operation in Indonesia's Central Sulawesi province, a senior police officer said on Friday. 

Chinese President Xi Jinping condoles of loss of lives in Indonesia tsunami

Beijing, Dec 25 (IBNS): Chinese president Xi Jinping on Tuesday sent a message to his Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo over the tsunami tragedy which hit the nation and leftover 400 people killed.

Indonesia tsunami: Many still missing as death toll rises

New York, Dec 25 (IBNS): Indonesians are being warned to stay away from beaches along the Sunda Strait, between the islands of Sumatra and Java, following this weekend’s devastating tsunami in the area, which government and humanitarian agency reports indicate has claimed hundreds of lives, with the total likely to rise.

Canada PM Justin Trudeau condoles death of people in Tsunami-hit Indonesia

Ottawa, Dec 24 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed sadness over the devastation caused by Tsunami in Indonesia.

Indonesia tsunami: Anak Krakatau volcano seethes, fear of new waves grips people

Jakarta, Dec 24 (IBNS): Amid fears that another tsunami might lash Indonesian beach,  coastal residents near the country's Anak Krakatau volcano have been directed to stay away from beaches, media reports said.

UN ready to support tsunami-hit parts of Indonesia – Secretary-General Guterres

New York, Dec 24 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed “deep sadness” at the loss of life, injuries and damages caused by the tsunami that struck the Indonesian coast late Saturday, local time.

Indonesia: Over 220 people die as Tsunami hits Sunda Strait

Jakarta, Dec 23 (IBNS): At least 222 people were killed as a tsunami triggered by volcanic eruption hit Indonesia's Sunda Strait region on Saturday, media reports said on Sunday.

10,000 Indonesia quake survivors to receive UN tents

New York, Oct 30 (IBNS): More than 2,000 emergency tents have been delivered by the UN to the people worst affected by the devastating earquake and tsunami that struck Sulawesi in Indonesia in September, 2018.

Indonesia: Lion Air Boeing 737 passenger plane crashes off Jakarta

Jakarta, Oct 29 (IBNS):  A Lion Air Boeing 737 passenger plane came down crashing minutes after taking off from Jakarta on Monday, media reports said.

Canada PM Justin Trudeau condoles losses of lives due to Indonesia tsunami and earthquake

Ottawa, Oct 6 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has condoled the losses of lives due to tsunami and earthquake in Indonesia.

Indonesia earthquake and tsunami: Death toll touches 1300

Jakarta, Oct 3 (IBNS): At least 1347 people have lost their lives in the recent earthquake and tsunami, which hit Indonesia last week, reports said.

‘We do not need superheroes,’ the world expects its leaders to tackle global ills, Indonesian vice-president tells UN

New York, Sept 28 (IBNS): With collective will, compassion and humanity, world leaders gathered at the United Nations General Assembly Hall have what it takes to deal with complex and worsening global challenges, the Indonesian Vice-President declared on Thursday.

UN chief ‘saddened’ by latest devastating earthquake to hit Indonesian island of Lombok

New York, Aug 7 (IBNS): Following the magnitude 7 earthquake that hit Indonesia's East Lombok on Sunday, the United Nations Secretary-General said he was “saddened by the devastating loss of life, injuries and damage caused”, in a statement issued on Monday.