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Manado Haze Raises Air Quality Concerns Across Indonesia
Manado’s air quality declined from August through late September 2026 as wildfire smoke, dry-season dust and vehicle pollution converged. Indonesia’s weather agency said haze also drifted into North Sulawesi from fire-affected parts of Kalimantan and Papua, while local burning added to the smoke. City officials said first-half measurements remained below air-quality limits, but conditions worsened during the dry season.
Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau, Mount Ibu Erupt Hours Apart
Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau and Mount Ibu erupted within hours of each other on Monday, prompting geological authorities to set 2-kilometer exclusion zones around both active craters. At Mount Ibu, the restricted area also extends 3.5 kilometers toward the crater opening on the volcano’s north side. Reports gave conflicting measurements for Anak Krakatau’s eruption, so the figures here follow the account citing Indonesia’s Geological Agency.
Jakarta Student Wins Gold, Silver in English Contests
Waode Alysha Shanum Tenridio, a student at SMP Muhammadiyah 31 Jakarta, won gold at the International Kangaroo Linguistic Contest and silver at the International Cambridge Factor Olympiad. The competitions took place in September, with results announced in October. Shanum also ranked among the top IKLC participants in Jakarta’s special capital region, according to a report published October 6, 2026.
Indonesia Q4 Economic Outlook: Stability and Industrial Growth
Indonesia enters the fourth quarter of 2026 with a stable 3.28% inflation rate and rebounding manufacturing activity, despite global economic headwinds.
Badui Community Mourns Loss of Renowned Indonesian Photojournalist
The indigenous Badui community in Banten, Indonesia, expresses deep grief over the disappearance of ANTARA news agency photographer M. Bagus Khoirunas.
Palembang Residents Struggle as Wildfire Smoke Blankets the City
A dense blanket of toxic haze from nearby forest and land fires has triggered a public health crisis in Palembang, as residents report respiratory distress.
Air Quality Crisis: Palembang Hits Hazardous AQI of 485
Severe forest and land fires have pushed air quality in Indonesian cities to hazardous levels, with Palembang reaching an AQI of 485.
Prabowo Leads Indonesia’s 81st Military Anniversary at Cilangkap
President Prabowo Subianto presided over the 81st anniversary of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), marked by the inauguration of six new regional commands.
6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Sumba, Indonesia; Damages Reported
A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Kodi, Sumba Barat Daya, on Sunday, causing structural damage to homes and a primary school.
Leonardo DiCaprio Raises Alarm Over Indonesia’s Massive Forest Fires
Hollywood actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio has highlighted the devastating forest fires in Kalimantan and Sumatra, which have scorched 800,000 hectares and threaten endangered wildlife.
6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Sumba, Indonesia; Dozens Damaged
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit Sumba Barat Daya, East Nusa Tenggara, damaging residential homes and public facilities, with one person sustaining minor injuries.
New Land Masses Emerge Near Anak Krakatau After Volcanic Eruption
Satellite imagery reveals two new land formations emerging near Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano following a major September 2026 eruption.
6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southwest Sumba, Damaging 23 Buildings
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Southwest Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara, damaging homes, churches, and public facilities. No fatalities have been reported.
6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Indonesia’s Sumba Island, Damages Homes
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Southwest Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara, on Sunday morning, causing structural damage to homes, schools, and churches.
6.1 Magnitude Quake Hits Sumba, Indonesia; Infrastructure Damaged
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Sumba Barat Daya, Indonesia, on Sunday morning, causing significant structural damage to homes and public facilities.
6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Sumba, Damaging Schools and Homes
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit Kodi, Sumba Barat Daya, on Sunday, damaging local schools and residences while leaving one person injured.
Indonesia Accelerates Disaster Aid for Earthquake-Hit Flores Region
Indonesian authorities are fast-tracking financial aid and temporary housing for over 44,000 families displaced by the August earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara.
6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southwest Sumba, Indonesia
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake rocked Southwest Sumba in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province, damaging homes and a school while injuring one resident.
4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes off West Java Coast, Indonesia
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake jolted the southern coast of West Java on Saturday morning. No damages or casualties were reported by local authorities.
6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southwest Sumba, Indonesia
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Southwest Sumba, Indonesia, on Sunday morning, causing structural damage to schools and homes across the region.
Strong Earthquake Jolts Sumba Island, Damaging Schools and Homes
A magnitude earthquake struck Kodi, Sumba, on Sunday, causing structural damage to schools and homes and leaving one resident injured.
Pertamina Expands Relief Efforts Following Flash Floods in West Sumatra
Pertamina Patra Niaga has delivered its second wave of aid to flood-stricken Solok Regency, as authorities coordinate national support for recovery.
PT NHM Deploys Integrated Wildfire Response to Safeguard Operations
PT Nusa Halmahera Minerals (NHM) is implementing a comprehensive, structured strategy to mitigate wildfire risks and protect its mining operations.
Anak Krakatau Eruption Costs Indonesia Aviation $2.4M in Two Days
A massive volcanic ash cloud from Anak Krakatau forced the first-ever total shutdown of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, costing $2.4 million.