Indonesia’s Marapi Volcano

Indonesia’s Marapi volcano erupts, spewing ash and hot clouds

One of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes has erupted, spewing thick columns of ash at least three times and blanketing villages with debris, but no casualties were reported

World - ABC News - October 27

At Least 10 Killed in Indonesia After Volcano Erupts

The authorities warned of more volcanic activity at Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, which has erupted dozens of times in the past few weeks.

World - The New York Times - November 4

At least 10 dead after volcano erupts in Indonesia

Officials say several villages have been evacuated after the eruption on Sunday.

Indonesia country profile

World - Yahoo News - October 25

Living on a Volcano’s Edge, Italians Practice for Disaster

The Italian authorities carried out a drill of their plan to save a half-million people from toxic fumes, deadly quakes or a full eruption. Vesuvius isn’t the volcano they’re worried about.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

Philippine town in the shadow of a volcano is buried in landslides

Residents of a northern Philippine town are picking up the pieces following one of the deadliest storms to hit the country this year

World - ABC News - October 28

Volcanoes once erupted on the far side of the moon

Volcanic rock, dating back billions of years, has been detected in the first samples collected from the mysterious "dark side".

Icelandic volcano erupts for seventh time in a year

A volcano near Iceland’s capital erupted late on Wednesday for the seventh time in a year, spewing fountains of lava and smoke.

Iceland volcano erupts for 7th time in a year

"The electrical supply has been destroyed": For the seventh time in a year, a volcano has erupted in Iceland, spewing hot lava that has melted power lines and left Grindavik without electricity. ...

Apple banned from selling iPhone 16 in Indonesia

Government says US company’s investment in the country has fallen short

Business - Financial Times - October 28

FirstFT: Twin scandals hit PwC’s Asia profits

Also in today’s newsletter, the fallout from the Madison Square Garden rally and what happened to Project 2025?

World - Financial Times - October 29

Sick man of Europe? Germany’s bosses sound alarm on staff illness

Studies claim that fewer sick days would have stopped the country’s economy shrinking last year

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Indonesia and Russia launch first joint naval drills

President Prabowo Subianto seeks more influential role while maintaining long-standing neutrality

World - Financial Times - November 4

Indonesia’s president seeks closer ties to Xi and China

First foreign trip in office signals Beijing’s importance for investment but will be followed by US visit

World - Financial Times - November 8

Tencent to Invest $500 Million in Cloud Infrastructure in Indonesia

Tencent Holdings plans to set up its third internet data center in Indonesia, as the Chinese tech giant furthers its partnership with GoTo Group and Alibaba Group.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 11

Indonesia volcanic eruptions disrupt international flights

World - Yahoo News - November 13

Owners of New Zealand volcano that erupted in 2019, killing 22, appeal conviction

The owners of an island volcano in New Zealand that erupted in 2019, killing 22 people, are appealing their company’s criminal conviction on safety breaches at the High Court in Auckland

World - ABC News - October 29

Volcano eruption burns homes, killing at least 10 on Indonesian island

Indonesian volcano Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, one of the "husband and wife mountains" on Flores island, erupts, covering villages in thick ash and hot embers.

Eye Opener: Rescue crews evacuate Indonesian villagers after volcano erupts

Rescue crews in Indonesia are scrambling to evacuate villagers after a volcano erupted multiple times, sending massive ash clouds into the sky. Meanwhile, a bombing at a Pakistan train station has ...

The far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes too

New research confirms volcanoes were erupting on the far side of the moon billions of years ago

Tech - ABC News - November 15

Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows

Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.

Volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula erupts for the 7th time in a year

A volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwestern Iceland is spewing lava from a fissure in its seventh eruption since December

Tech - ABC News - Yesterday

WATCH: Dramatic footage shows lava raging at Iceland volcano

The volcano, on Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula, has erupted seven times this year.

Iceland volcano flares marking region's 7th eruption in one year

A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.

EasyJet passengers film Iceland volcano lava from above

Down below, a car park was swallowed up by lava and buildings were evacuated, but there was said to be no threat to air travel in the region.

Indonesia’s iPhone 16 ban will hurt consumers more than Apple

Government decision to block sale of latest iPhone is far from disastrous for tech group

World - Financial Times - October 28

Indonesia blocks Apple iPhone 16 sales over lack of investment

Marketing and sale of model prohibited after tech giant fails to meet rule 40% of phones be made from local parts. Indonesia has prohibited the marketing and sale of the iPhone 16 model over ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

How TikTok Saved Its E-Commerce Business in Indonesia

When the government effectively forced TikTok to shut down its Shop feature, the company quickly struck an unusual deal with a local company to bring it back.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

How TikTok Worked With Tokopedia to Get Packages Delivered in Indonesia

When TikTok needed an e-commerce partner in Indonesia, Tokopedia was an obvious candidate for the vast network of warehouses, motorbikes and “sprinters” it uses.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Volcanic eruption burns houses in Indonesia, killing at least 10 people

Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency says that at least ten people have died as a series of volcanic eruptions widens on the remote island of Flores

Tech - ABC News - November 4

At least 10 dead as volcanic eruptions destroy houses in Indonesia

Homes and a convent burn down as Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on island of Flores spews ash into the air. At least 10 people have died amid a series of volcanic eruptions on the Indonesian island of ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Indonesia steps up trade protectionism with Apple and Google phone bans

South-east Asia’s largest economy pushes foreign tech groups to invest locally or lose market access

World - Financial Times - November 5

Watch: Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki spews giant column of ash

New volcanic eruptions have spread fresh panic among residents on the island of Flores.

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