Indonesia tsunami kills hundreds
Jakarta – More than 220 people have been killed and 843 injured after a tsunami hit coastal towns on Indonesia’s Sunda Strait, government officials say. There was no warning of the giant waves which struck at night, destroying hundreds of … Continue reading Indonesia tsunami kills hundreds
Lion Air: “Black box” from crashed jet retrieved
Jakarta – A “black box” recorder from Lion Air flight JT 610 has been found by divers off the coast of Indonesia. The plane, carrying 189 people, crashed soon after taking off from Jakarta, the Indonesian capital, on Monday. It … Continue reading Lion Air: “Black box” from crashed jet retrieved
Lion Air crashes into sea, 189 feared dead
Jakarta – An Indonesian airliner crashed into the sea on Monday, with the likely loss of all 189 people on board, as it tried to return to Jakarta minutes after take-off. Lion Air flight JT610, an almost new Boeing 737 … Continue reading Lion Air crashes into sea, 189 feared dead
StartUp AsiaBerlin Conference in Jakarta
Jakarta – Before the 25th anniversary of its sister city partnership next year, Berlin and Jakarta celebrate an event of creativity, innovation and international collaboration as part of StartUp AsiaBerlin on November 3. Ms. Retno Marsudi (Foreign Minister of Indonesia), … Continue reading StartUp AsiaBerlin Conference in Jakarta
Bali airport reopens after volcanic eruption
Jakarta – A change in wind direction has allowed Bali’s international airport to reopen after it closed temporarily Friday due to volcanic ash and vapor from the Mount Agung volcano. Several airlines delayed or canceled flights to and from Denpasar’s … Continue reading Bali airport reopens after volcanic eruption