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Why is it so hard to put out Indonesian fires shrouding the region in toxic smog?
We explain why Indonesia’s peatland fires are so difficult to battle and produce so much haze.
October 9, 2026Indonesia's candidate for WHO chief calls on US to rejoin agency - Reuters
Indonesia's candidate for WHO chief calls on US to rejoin agency Reuters
October 6, 2026AkzoNobel to sell Southeast Asia paints business to Nippon Paint for $1.35 billion - Reuters
AkzoNobel to sell Southeast Asia paints business to Nippon Paint for $1.35 billion Reuters
October 4, 2026Indonesia detects new land formations from Anak Krakatau eruptions - Reuters
Indonesia detects new land formations from Anak Krakatau eruptions Reuters
October 3, 2026Indonesia arrests captain of capsized ferry, police say - Reuters
Indonesia arrests captain of capsized ferry, police say Reuters
October 1, 2026Indonesia's August trade surplus expected to widen, September inflation seen higher: Reuters poll - reuters.com
Indonesia's August trade surplus expected to widen, September inflation seen higher: Reuters poll reuters.com
September 30, 2026Indonesia ferry death toll hits 66 as search enters 16th day - Reuters
Indonesia ferry death toll hits 66 as search enters 16th day Reuters
September 28, 2026The treasured 'eternal snow' on this tropical island is about to disappear forever
Climate change is transforming Papua's snowy peaks, which hold scientific value and spiritual significance.
September 25, 2026Watch: How toxic smog from wildfires is making Indonesians sick
Around 175,000 people in Indonesia have suffered from respiratory illness since August.
September 23, 2026Developing El Niño becomes strongest on record weeks before expected peak
Scientists say the developing El Niño is now the strongest on record with weather impacts already being felt around the world.
September 22, 2026Watch: BBC tracks down abusive teacher secretly released early
BBC Eye has discovered a teacher who was imprisoned for sexually assaulting a student in Indonesia has been secretly released early.
September 20, 2026Indonesia rescue agency recovers another victim from capsized ship, authorities say - reuters.com
Indonesia rescue agency recovers another victim from capsized ship, authorities say reuters.com
September 20, 2026Indonesian rescuers plan to right capsized ship as weather hampers search for 129 missing people - Reuters
Indonesian rescuers plan to right capsized ship as weather hampers search for 129 missing people Reuters
September 17, 2026Indonesian shipwreck survivor saw vessel capsize in minutes then waited 10 hours for rescue - Reuters
Indonesian shipwreck survivor saw vessel capsize in minutes then waited 10 hours for rescue Reuters
September 15, 2026Ousted Indonesia finance minister says he was 'upset', but half expected removal - Reuters
Ousted Indonesia finance minister says he was 'upset', but half expected removal Reuters
September 15, 2026EPA to undo carbon emission limits for power plants at G20 meeting - Reuters
EPA to undo carbon emission limits for power plants at G20 meeting Reuters
September 14, 2026Indonesia rescuers battle turbulent seas in search for 129 people after passenger ship capsizes - Reuters
Indonesia rescuers battle turbulent seas in search for 129 people after passenger ship capsizes Reuters
September 14, 2026Rescuers searching for 140 people from Indonesia passenger ship, official says - Reuters
Rescuers searching for 140 people from Indonesia passenger ship, official says Reuters
September 13, 2026US Commerce Department finalizes steep duties on solar imports from India, Indonesia, Laos - Reuters
US Commerce Department finalizes steep duties on solar imports from India, Indonesia, Laos Reuters
September 11, 2026Indonesian wildfire emissions surge to world's highest, data shows - Reuters
Indonesian wildfire emissions surge to world's highest, data shows Reuters
September 9, 2026Indonesia's 'Ring of Fire': Key facts about the world's most volcanic nation - Reuters
Indonesia's 'Ring of Fire': Key facts about the world's most volcanic nation Reuters
September 7, 2026Indonesia's Anak Krakatau eruption halts flights, schools, fishing - Reuters
Indonesia's Anak Krakatau eruption halts flights, schools, fishing Reuters
September 6, 2026Indonesia's top rights body calls for police to probe poisoning of about 2,000 students - Reuters
Indonesia's top rights body calls for police to probe poisoning of about 2,000 students Reuters
September 4, 2026Latest Indonesian free meal poisoning outbreaks affect 800, lawmaker says - Reuters
Latest Indonesian free meal poisoning outbreaks affect 800, lawmaker says Reuters
September 3, 2026Reducing Indonesia wildfires will be challenging as El Niño peaks this month, minister warns - Reuters
Reducing Indonesia wildfires will be challenging as El Niño peaks this month, minister warns Reuters
September 1, 2026China, Indonesia ministers meet to discuss security and economic issues - Reuters
China, Indonesia ministers meet to discuss security and economic issues Reuters
August 20, 2026Aid shortages and fears of starvation as Indonesia reels from deadly earthquake
Some 53 people were killed and thousands displaced by the earthquake, which struck early on Saturday.
August 17, 2026Indonesian mother 'grateful' after emergency birth during 7.7 quake - Reuters
Indonesian mother 'grateful' after emergency birth during 7.7 quake Reuters
August 17, 2026PODCAST: Indonesia evacuations, Hurricane Lala and Ceuta arrests - Reuters
PODCAST: Indonesia evacuations, Hurricane Lala and Ceuta arrests Reuters
August 16, 2026Indonesia's deadliest earthquakes of past decade - Reuters
Indonesia's deadliest earthquakes of past decade Reuters
August 16, 2026Thousands evacuate after Indonesia quake kills 51, cuts roads - Reuters
Thousands evacuate after Indonesia quake kills 51, cuts roads Reuters
August 16, 2026PODCAST: Indonesia quake, Jason Arday dies, gas prices and Mount Etna - Reuters
PODCAST: Indonesia quake, Jason Arday dies, gas prices and Mount Etna Reuters
August 15, 2026Powerful earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia, tsunami warning issued - Reuters
Powerful earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia, tsunami warning issued Reuters
August 14, 2026Rare piglet the size of 'a grapefruit with legs' born at zoo
Rana's arrival is described as a "lifeline for the species", which is in rapid decline in the wild.
August 12, 2026Taiwan condemns 'dangerous' planned Chinese navy drill with Indonesia to its east - reuters.com
Taiwan condemns 'dangerous' planned Chinese navy drill with Indonesia to its east reuters.com
August 12, 2026Houthis reportedly kill four in first deadly attack since start of Iran war
The attack was reportedly carried out by Iranian proxy on a small cargo ship, as tensions in region over the US-Iran conflict remain high.
August 11, 2026China, Indonesia navies to hold drills in sensitive waters to east of Taiwan - Reuters
China, Indonesia navies to hold drills in sensitive waters to east of Taiwan Reuters
August 11, 2026Indonesia races to contain fires as haze spreads - Reuters
Indonesia races to contain fires as haze spreads Reuters
August 11, 2026Destry Damayanti nominated as sole candidate for Indonesia central bank chief - reuters.com
Destry Damayanti nominated as sole candidate for Indonesia central bank chief reuters.com
August 10, 2026Fire near Indonesia's Mount Bromo extinguished after 550 hectares burnt, but new hotspots emerge - Reuters
Fire near Indonesia's Mount Bromo extinguished after 550 hectares burnt, but new hotspots emerge Reuters
August 10, 2026Indonesia closes all access to Mount Bromo as wildfire expands - Reuters
Indonesia closes all access to Mount Bromo as wildfire expands Reuters
August 9, 2026Meat packer JBS agrees joint venture with Indonesian wealth fund arm - Reuters
Meat packer JBS agrees joint venture with Indonesian wealth fund arm Reuters
August 7, 2026Indonesia government to take over state firm's stake in troubled China-funded high-speed railway - Reuters
Indonesia government to take over state firm's stake in troubled China-funded high-speed railway Reuters
August 6, 2026Indonesia’s salt fields bloom under drought from El Niño’s baking heat - Reuters
Indonesia’s salt fields bloom under drought from El Niño’s baking heat Reuters
August 6, 2026US State Department to close consulates in Canada, Japan and Indonesia, sources say - Reuters
US State Department to close consulates in Canada, Japan and Indonesia, sources say Reuters
August 3, 2026Five dead, 41 missing after Indonesian ferry catches fire, authorities say - Reuters
Five dead, 41 missing after Indonesian ferry catches fire, authorities say Reuters
August 2, 2026Indonesia president says he is willing to go to North Korea to open dialogue on request of South Korea president - Reuters
Indonesia president says he is willing to go to North Korea to open dialogue on request of South Korea president Reuters
July 31, 2026Indonesia arrests Malaysian pilot for allegedly smuggling 26 kilograms of MDMA, customs office says - Reuters
Indonesia arrests Malaysian pilot for allegedly smuggling 26 kilograms of MDMA, customs office says Reuters
July 31, 2026Indonesia faces test of central bank independence after governor's shock exit - Reuters
Indonesia faces test of central bank independence after governor's shock exit Reuters
July 27, 2026Analysts reaction to Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo stepping down - Reuters
Analysts reaction to Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo stepping down Reuters
July 27, 2026Eni-Petronas JV launches construction of floating gas facility for North Hub in Indonesia - Reuters
Eni-Petronas JV launches construction of floating gas facility for North Hub in Indonesia Reuters
July 24, 2026Beaten-down Indonesian stocks feel the love as AI rally cools - Reuters
Beaten-down Indonesian stocks feel the love as AI rally cools Reuters
July 20, 2026EXCLUSIVE: Indonesia's copyright rewrite puts Google, AI platforms on notice - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Indonesia's copyright rewrite puts Google, AI platforms on notice Reuters
July 17, 2026Indonesia says B50 biodiesel plan to boost palm oil use, cut fuel imports - Reuters
Indonesia says B50 biodiesel plan to boost palm oil use, cut fuel imports Reuters
July 9, 2026India's Modi to meet Indonesia's Prabowo for talks on defence, food security - Reuters
India's Modi to meet Indonesia's Prabowo for talks on defence, food security Reuters
July 7, 2026Indonesia's 50% biodiesel blending rate takes effect - Reuters
Indonesia's 50% biodiesel blending rate takes effect Reuters
July 1, 2026Founder of Asian super-app Gojek sentenced to years in jail for corruption
The case against Gojek founder Nadiem Makarim relates to a laptop deal made during his term as Indonesia's education minister.
June 30, 2026Indonesia's biofuel mandate faces test after global oil prices tumble - Reuters
Indonesia's biofuel mandate faces test after global oil prices tumble Reuters
June 30, 2026Indonesia court to announce verdict in high-profile graft case against Gojek founder - Reuters
Indonesia court to announce verdict in high-profile graft case against Gojek founder Reuters
June 30, 2026Indonesia rights body urges end to military training in Prabowo cooperative project after five die - Reuters
Indonesia rights body urges end to military training in Prabowo cooperative project after five die Reuters
June 28, 2026TikTok, YouTube deactivate 4.7 million child accounts in Indonesia following government curbs, minister says - Reuters
TikTok, YouTube deactivate 4.7 million child accounts in Indonesia following government curbs, minister says Reuters
June 26, 2026MSCI extends Indonesia review to November, flags downgrade risk - Reuters
MSCI extends Indonesia review to November, flags downgrade risk Reuters
June 23, 2026MSCI extends Indonesia review to November, flags possible downgrade - Reuters
MSCI extends Indonesia review to November, flags possible downgrade Reuters
June 23, 2026MSCI raises new Indonesia transparency concerns ahead of emerging markets verdict - Reuters
MSCI raises new Indonesia transparency concerns ahead of emerging markets verdict Reuters
June 18, 2026One dead, dozens injured after Indonesian quake - Reuters
One dead, dozens injured after Indonesian quake Reuters
June 17, 2026Almost all of world's children exposed to climate hazards, UN agency says - Reuters
Almost all of world's children exposed to climate hazards, UN agency says Reuters
June 16, 2026Students in anti-Prabowo protests say Indonesia 'heading' for bankruptcy - Reuters
Students in anti-Prabowo protests say Indonesia 'heading' for bankruptcy Reuters
June 12, 2026Indonesian students protest against state spending, fuel price hike
The protesters warn wasteful government spending risks driving the country into bankruptcy.
June 12, 2026Four days of extreme rain killed 7% of world's rarest orangutans, study says
Climate change-induced weather events are pushing orangutan populations to extinction, says a study.
June 11, 2026El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say
An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.
June 11, 2026What is El Niño and why could it mean record temperatures?
Global temperatures are expected to rise in the coming months as El Niño begins.
June 9, 2026Man accused of killing mother-in-law with poison-laced satay
Indonesia police allege the man killed the woman as he felt disrespected by her.
June 9, 2026Indonesia hikes rates in surprise off-cycle move to prop up sinking rupiah - Reuters
Indonesia hikes rates in surprise off-cycle move to prop up sinking rupiah Reuters
June 9, 2026At least 32 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines
The magnitude-7.8 quake triggered small tsunami waves in the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan.
June 8, 2026Prabowo's populist policies propel a 'doom-loop' in Indonesian markets - Reuters
Prabowo's populist policies propel a 'doom-loop' in Indonesian markets Reuters
June 8, 2026Earthquake of magnitude 8.2 strikes Mindanao, Philippines, GFZ says - Reuters
Earthquake of magnitude 8.2 strikes Mindanao, Philippines, GFZ says Reuters
June 7, 2026Indonesia central bank, finance minister agree to boost asset yields to aid rupiah - Reuters
Indonesia central bank, finance minister agree to boost asset yields to aid rupiah Reuters
June 6, 2026Focus: Chinese investors behind Indonesia's nickel boom scout alternatives as policy changes bite - Reuters
Focus: Chinese investors behind Indonesia's nickel boom scout alternatives as policy changes bite Reuters
June 5, 2026Indonesia central bank delivers hefty interest rate rise as it looks to stem battered rupiah's fall - Reuters
Indonesia central bank delivers hefty interest rate rise as it looks to stem battered rupiah's fall Reuters
May 20, 2026Indonesia to bring commodity exports under centralised control, president says - Reuters
Indonesia to bring commodity exports under centralised control, president says Reuters
May 20, 2026Indonesia rupiah hits new record low; president downplays day-to-day impact of currency weakness - Reuters
Indonesia rupiah hits new record low; president downplays day-to-day impact of currency weakness Reuters
May 18, 2026Global stocks skid, bonds buckle as oil climbs - Reuters
Global stocks skid, bonds buckle as oil climbs Reuters
May 18, 2026Warning of record global temperatures
Warning of record global temperatures as chance of very strong El Niño grows
May 14, 2026Malaysia searches for 14 missing after migrant boat capsizes - Reuters
Malaysia searches for 14 missing after migrant boat capsizes Reuters
May 12, 2026I led hikers up an Indonesian volcano - and then it erupted
An Indonesian guide who led hikers up Mount Dukono has described the moment of Friday's eruption which killed three people.
May 11, 2026Africa’s richest man Dangote eyes Kenya for new refinery, FT reports - Reuters
Africa’s richest man Dangote eyes Kenya for new refinery, FT reports Reuters
May 10, 2026Two Singaporeans confirmed dead in Indonesia volcano eruption, bodies retrieved - Reuters
Two Singaporeans confirmed dead in Indonesia volcano eruption, bodies retrieved Reuters
May 10, 2026Three dead after volcano erupts on Indonesian island
Officials had previously issued warnings on climbing the active volcano due to safety concerns.
May 8, 2026Indonesia, Japan sign defence cooperation agreement - Reuters
Indonesia, Japan sign defence cooperation agreement Reuters
May 4, 2026Stocks gain in Asia, oil flat amid new Gulf proposals - Reuters
Stocks gain in Asia, oil flat amid new Gulf proposals Reuters
May 4, 2026Indonesia to cut ride-hailing companies' maximum commission taken from drivers to 8% - Reuters
Indonesia to cut ride-hailing companies' maximum commission taken from drivers to 8% Reuters
May 1, 2026From surplus to strain: world rice supply threatened by Iran war, El Nino - Reuters
From surplus to strain: world rice supply threatened by Iran war, El Nino Reuters
April 30, 2026Indonesia train crash toll rises to 14 as rescuers work to remove trapped passengers - Reuters
Indonesia train crash toll rises to 14 as rescuers work to remove trapped passengers Reuters
April 28, 2026Citi to boost Japan, China investment banking teams, plans senior sector-focused hires - Reuters
Citi to boost Japan, China investment banking teams, plans senior sector-focused hires Reuters
April 27, 2026Indonesia reaffirms it has no plan to impose tolls in Malacca Strait - Reuters
Indonesia reaffirms it has no plan to impose tolls in Malacca Strait Reuters
April 24, 2026Fitch says no immediate downgrade if Indonesia's deficit tops 3% due to Iran war impact - Reuters
Fitch says no immediate downgrade if Indonesia's deficit tops 3% due to Iran war impact Reuters
April 24, 2026AmEx beats profit estimates as spending growth hits three-year high - Reuters
AmEx beats profit estimates as spending growth hits three-year high Reuters
April 23, 2026Hormuz crisis throws spotlight on world's largest 'chokepoint' - the Malacca Strait - Reuters
Hormuz crisis throws spotlight on world's largest 'chokepoint' - the Malacca Strait Reuters
April 23, 2026Domestic workers legally recognised in Indonesia after '22-year struggle'
The country is home to some 4.2 million domestic workers - of which almost 90% are women.
April 22, 2026Italy's Eni makes major Indonesian offshore gas discovery - Reuters
Italy's Eni makes major Indonesian offshore gas discovery Reuters
April 20, 2026250 missing after migrant boat sinks in Indian Ocean
The trawler "reportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding", the United Nations said.
April 15, 2026Indonesia's foreign ministry urges caution over U.S. military overflight proposal - Reuters
Indonesia's foreign ministry urges caution over U.S. military overflight proposal Reuters
April 14, 2026US, Indonesia discussing proposal allowing US military overflight in Indonesian airspace, defence ministry says - Reuters
US, Indonesia discussing proposal allowing US military overflight in Indonesian airspace, defence ministry says Reuters
April 13, 2026Eight Muslim-majority countries condemn Israel's new death penalty law - Reuters
Eight Muslim-majority countries condemn Israel's new death penalty law Reuters
April 2, 2026Southeast Asia's robust Brazilian fuel oil imports ease war-fuelled supply concerns - Reuters
Southeast Asia's robust Brazilian fuel oil imports ease war-fuelled supply concerns Reuters
April 1, 2026South Korea, Indonesia sign agreements on minerals, tech and finance during Prabowo visit - Reuters
South Korea, Indonesia sign agreements on minerals, tech and finance during Prabowo visit Reuters
April 1, 2026Peacekeepers killed by roadside explosion in Lebanon, initial report finds
The deaths of the two Indonesian nationals came less than a day after another UN peacekeeper - also Indonesian - was killed in Lebanon.
March 31, 2026Indonesian forest loss surges by 66% in 2025, driven by Prabowo's self-sufficiency drive, report shows - Reuters
Indonesian forest loss surges by 66% in 2025, driven by Prabowo's self-sufficiency drive, report shows Reuters
March 31, 2026Long queues in Myanmar as Iran war fuel crisis deepens
Drivers are queuing for hours at petrol stations in Myanmar as the Iran war continues to send shockwaves across the globe.
March 30, 2026Two Indonesian UN peacekeepers killed in explosion in Lebanon
It is the second fatal incident in the last 24 hours, Unifil says, after Israel expanded its operation against Hezbollah.
March 30, 2026Austria plans social media ban for under-14s
The move follows similar steps in other European countries, including France and Spain.
March 27, 2026Indonesia military officer steps down following acid attack on activist - Reuters
Indonesia military officer steps down following acid attack on activist Reuters
March 26, 2026Indonesia seeks $5 bln budget savings to face Iran war impact - Reuters
Indonesia seeks $5 bln budget savings to face Iran war impact Reuters
March 21, 2026Indonesian billionaire Michael Bambang Hartono dies at 86 - Reuters
Indonesian billionaire Michael Bambang Hartono dies at 86 Reuters
March 20, 2026Russia, China and the US – the global winners and losers of the Iran war
As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit.
March 20, 2026Probe into acid attack on Indonesian activist underway as condemnation grows - Reuters
Probe into acid attack on Indonesian activist underway as condemnation grows Reuters
March 16, 2026Trading Day: The destructive power of $100 oil - Reuters
Trading Day: The destructive power of $100 oil Reuters
March 12, 2026Indonesia says it has entered agreement with India to procure BrahMos missiles - Reuters
Indonesia says it has entered agreement with India to procure BrahMos missiles Reuters
March 9, 2026Tokyo told national oil reserve site to prepare for release amid Iran crisis, Japan lawmaker says - Reuters
Tokyo told national oil reserve site to prepare for release amid Iran crisis, Japan lawmaker says Reuters
March 8, 2026Indonesia to file suspension of concessions against EU on palm oil dispute in WTO - Reuters
Indonesia to file suspension of concessions against EU on palm oil dispute in WTO Reuters
March 7, 2026Indonesia to ban social media and other online platforms for under 16s
It is the latest country to curb young people's access to digital spaces to try and protect them from abuse.
March 6, 2026Indonesia says will withdraw from Board of Peace if it does not benefit Palestinians - Reuters
Indonesia says will withdraw from Board of Peace if it does not benefit Palestinians Reuters
March 6, 2026Indonesia gives Meta 'stern warning' over disinformation - Reuters
Indonesia gives Meta 'stern warning' over disinformation Reuters
March 5, 2026Iran war threatens Asia fertiliser supplies ahead of planting season - Reuters
Iran war threatens Asia fertiliser supplies ahead of planting season Reuters
March 5, 2026US 'suitcase murderer' deported from Bali after 11 years in jail
The 33-year-old will still face federal charges in the US and is due to appear in court on Thursday.
February 26, 2026US tariff rate to hit 15% or more for some nations, USTR says - Reuters
US tariff rate to hit 15% or more for some nations, USTR says Reuters
February 25, 2026US to make tariff decision on solar panels from India, Indonesia and Laos - Reuters
US to make tariff decision on solar panels from India, Indonesia and Laos Reuters
February 23, 2026What now for Asia after Trump's tariffs struck down?
After the Supreme Court ruling, Trump said he would impose new levies of 15% on goods entering the US.
February 23, 2026US ambassador's Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations
Mike Huckabee suggested Israel would be justified in taking much of the Middle East on Biblical grounds.
February 22, 2026Tariff ruling limits Trump's leverage but won't end uncertainty for trade partners - Reuters
Tariff ruling limits Trump's leverage but won't end uncertainty for trade partners Reuters
February 22, 2026US envoy's remarks on Israel and Middle East land draw condemnation in region - Reuters
US envoy's remarks on Israel and Middle East land draw condemnation in region Reuters
February 22, 2026Indonesia president says ready to face all possibilities after US Supreme Court rejects Trump's global tariffs - Reuters
Indonesia president says ready to face all possibilities after US Supreme Court rejects Trump's global tariffs Reuters
February 21, 2026US and Indonesia finalise deal to cut tariffs to 19%
Washington will set a 19% tariff on most Indonesian goods in exchange for lower trade barriers for US goods
February 20, 2026Indonesia secures 19% tariff deal with US, palm oil and other commodities exempt - Reuters
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