Indonesia

  • 5,000 believed missing in two Indonesian disaster zones

    5,000 believed missing in two Indonesian disaster zones

    Oct 07, 2018 11:36

    As many as 5,000 people are believed missing from the quake and tsunami that struck Indonesia's Palu city, an official said Sunday, an indication that far more may have perished in the twin disaster than the current toll suggests.

  • Disaster after disaster: Volcano erupts on Indonesian island

    Disaster after disaster: Volcano erupts on Indonesian island

    Oct 03, 2018 11:15

    A volcano has erupted in the eastern Indonesian island of Sulawesi, only days after a devastating earthquake and a subsequent tsunami hit that same area, killing more than 1,400 people and leaving the island’s survivors on a desperate struggle to stay alive.

  • UN warns 191,000 in urgent need after Indonesia quake, tsunami

    UN warns 191,000 in urgent need after Indonesia quake, tsunami

    Oct 01, 2018 16:02

    The United Nations has warned that some 191,000 people are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance in Indonesia's quake- and tsunami-stricken region of Sulawesi.

  • Indonesia digs mass grave for quake victims, appeals for international aid

    Indonesia digs mass grave for quake victims, appeals for international aid

    Oct 01, 2018 13:38

    Indonesia has prepared a mass grave for victims of a powerful earthquake and a tsunami to prevent an outbreak of disease as it appeals for international assistance in its efforts to deal with the trail of destruction.

  • Death toll from Indonesia tsunami, quake passes 800

    Death toll from Indonesia tsunami, quake passes 800

    Sep 30, 2018 13:45

    The death toll from a devastating earthquake and tsunami on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi has soared to 832, the country’s national disaster agency says.

  • Deadly quake hits Indonesia, prompts tsunami alert

    Deadly quake hits Indonesia, prompts tsunami alert

    Sep 28, 2018 14:19

    A major 7.5 quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, prompting a tsunami alert hours after a milder quake brought down houses in the same area, and officials expect further damage.

  • At least 13 dead in Indonesia ferry incident

    At least 13 dead in Indonesia ferry incident

    Sep 15, 2018 15:17

    At least 13 people have been killed and eight are still missing after a ferry caught fire and sank in central Indonesia, an official says.

  • Indonesia bus crash leaves at least 21 dead

    Indonesia bus crash leaves at least 21 dead

    Sep 08, 2018 15:58

    At least 21 people have died and several others injured when a bus carrying domestic tourists crashed and plunged into a ravine on the Indonesian island of Java, police say.

  • Iranian Athletes Come of Age at Asian Games

    Iranian Athletes Come of Age at Asian Games

    Sep 06, 2018 19:38

    The Islamic Republic of Iran has carved out a glorious name for itself in sporting events in the international scene, with its scintillating performances in a variety of fields that often bring it world titles, especially in wrestling and weightlifting, as well as moral victories even in defeats in various other games, such as the heroic play of its footballers in the recent World Championship in Moscow, where the national bowed out, but full honours.

  • Iranian Men, Women Win Title in Kabaddi at Asian Games 2018 (Photos)

    Iranian Men, Women Win Title in Kabaddi at Asian Games 2018 (Photos)

    Aug 26, 2018 06:27

    Iranian national kabaddi teams, both men and women, made history on Friday by winning the gold medal at the Asian Games 2018 in Indonesia.