Mount Semeru, the highest volcano on Indonesia's most densely populated island of Java, spewed hot clouds as far away as 4.5 kilometers (nearly 3 miles) on Saturday. There were no immediate ...

JOMBANG, East Java: Hundreds of people from all over Indonesia visit the Islamic boarding school Tebuireng daily located in East Java’s Jombang city, paying respects and chanting prayers at the tombs ...

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 114 km south-southwest of Trenggalek on Indonesia’s island of Java at 07:47 UTC on June 27, ...

Located on the plains of Central Java, just outside Yogyakarta, Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia ...

The death toll from a strong earthquake near Indonesia's main island of Java that shook the tourist hotspot of Bali has risen to eight. The magnitude 6.0 quake hit on Saturday afternoon Officials say ...

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The high concentration of microplastics detected in the Bengawan Solo and Brantas rivers on Indonesia’s Java Island is not only affecting the aquatic life but poses threat to human health as well, ...

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The successful conclusion of myBCA Java Jazz Festival 2026 reaffirmed Indonesia's position as a leading destination for world ...

Indonesia will redirect liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its central and eastern islands to power industrial hubs in Java, as declining production triggers ...

Two people were killed and 21 others unaccounted for after Indonesia's Java island was struck by torrential rains-led landslides, according to officials. Rescuers have begun search operation to locate ...