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Indonesia’s new 345-page penal code (KUHP) replaces the Dutch-era law, criminalizing sex outside marriage, insulting state leaders, and expanding blasphemy rules. It emphasizes restorative justice, non-custodial sentences, and probation for death row inmates, sparking mixed reactions on civil liberties

Auckland ushered in 2026 with rain-soaked Sky Tower fireworks as the South Pacific welcomed the new year first. Australia held defiant Sydney celebrations after a mass shooting, while Indonesia and Hong Kong scaled back festivities amid recent disasters regionwide

Indonesia raised Mount Bur Ni Telong’s alert to second highest after increased earthquakes in Aceh’s Bener Meriah. Authorities warn of possible eruptions and toxic gases, urge evacuation zones, as flood-hit communities face added risks amid seismic unrest and heavy rains

A fire at a retirement home in Manado, Indonesia, killed 16 elderly residents and injured 15. Firefighters took over two hours to control the blaze, while authorities are investigating the cause, with an electrical fault suspected initially

Authorities say at least 15 passengers were killed when a bus on its way to Yogyakarta from Jakarta hit a concrete barrier and rolled onto its side

More than 1,000 people have died after floods and landslides hit Indonesia’s Sumatra Island. Authorities continue rescue and recovery efforts as experts warn that climate change and weak planning are increasing disaster risks.

A deadly fire tore through a seven-story drone company office in Central Jakarta, killing at least 22 people, including a pregnant woman. Sparked by a malfunctioning battery, the blaze spread quickly, prompting dramatic rooftop rescues before firefighters contained it

Severe, late-season storms and heavy rains have unleashed deadly floods across Southeast Asia, overwhelming governments and exposing weak preparedness. Scientists warn these increasingly destructive, unpredictable events reflect a climate-driven “new normal,” with rising losses, vulnerable communities hit hardest, and adaptation funding still insufficient

Torrential monsoon rains triggered flash floods and landslides across North Sumatra, killing 17 people and leaving six missing. Thousands were displaced, homes destroyed and access roads cut off, as rescuers struggled against bad weather and dangerous conditions to reach affected areas

The death toll from landslides in Indonesia’s Central Java rose to 23 after more bodies were recovered, with 28 people still missing. Rescuers using excavators continue searching devastated villages as authorities plan relocations for hundreds of homes in the landslide-prone region.

The Indian and Indonesian navies are conducting Exercise Samudra Shakti in Visakhapatnam from October 14–17. Featuring INS Kavaratti and KRI John Lie, the drill enhances cooperation, interoperability, and shared maritime security efforts in the Indo-Pacific region

China defeated defending champions Indonesia 2-0 in the final of the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 to lift the Suhandinata Cup for the 15th time. The final featured intense play, with both teams battling hard in thrilling sets

India’s Under-23 football team secured a 2-1 win over Indonesia in the first of two friendly matches in Jakarta. Suhail Ahmad Bhat scored a brace, and Dony Tri Pamungkas pulled one back for Indonesia before half-time

India’s campaign at the Yonex Sunrise BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championships ended with a bronze medal after a semifinal loss to Indonesia. Despite a strong start, India couldn’t overcome the defending champions. The team now turns to the individual championships

Sidoarjo: Rescuers ran oxygen and water to students trapped in the unstable concrete rubble of a collapsed school building in Indonesia, as they desperately worked to free survivors Tuesday morning more than 12 hours after the structure fell. At least one student was killed, dozens were injured and 65 were presumed buried in the rubble. […]

Gaurav Gill’s strong start at the Sumatera Utara Rally ended with a mechanical failure, while Bopaiah kept RC2 hopes alive and Nikeeta Takkale led both RC4 and Ladies class in Indonesia

India face Indonesia in their AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers opener on August 6 in Yangon. Led by Joakim Alexandersson, India are aiming to qualify for the Asian Cup and end a two-decade absence from the tournament

India achieved a historic double podium finish at the Badminton Asia Junior Championships in Solo, Indonesia, as Tanvi Sharma and Vennala Kalagotla clinched bronze medals in women’s singles. This marks the first time two Indian women shuttlers medaled in the same edition.

Tanvi Sharma and Vennala Kalagotla assured India’s first-ever double medal in women’s singles at the Badminton Asia Junior Championships, both advancing to the semifinals with impressive victories over top competitors

India completed the group stage of the Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championships unbeaten with a 110-100 win over Hong Kong China and will face Japan in the quarterfinals