Landslides Indonesia

Floods and landslides in Indonesia kill at least 20 people

Torrential rain unleashed flooding and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra island, killing 20 people and leaving at least two others missing.

Rescuers recover 20 bodies from flash floods and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra island

Indonesian rescuers have recovered 20 bodies and are looking for two villagers who remain missing after flash floods on Sumatra island caused mud and rocks to tumble down mountainsides

World - ABC News - Yesterday

FirstFT: Jockeying to join Trump’s cabinet

Also in today’s newsletter, Fed and BoE rate decisions, and Germany’s government collapses

World - Financial Times - November 7

Mauritius opposition wins country's election by a landslide

Mauritius’ opposition coalition has won the country’s election by a landslide

World - ABC News - November 12

Mauritius PM is latest incumbent voted out in landslide

World - Yahoo News - November 12

Typhoon Usagi Slams Into the Philippines

The storm made landfall on the island of Luzon. Forecasters warned of torrential rain and landslides in the north of the country.

World - The New York Times - November 14

Storm Bert brings landslide and 82mph gusts

Ten people were rescued after a landslide near Llangollen, Denbighshire, on Saturday afternoon.

At least 4 dead and dozens are missing in Cameroon after landslide

At least four people died and over 50 are missing in the west of Cameroon, after three passenger buses and several road workers were caught in a landslide, authorities said Wednesday

World - ABC News - November 6

Weather tracker: Philippines braced for landslides as fourth cyclone in three weeks hits

Meanwhile, unseasonable heat will continue across parts of Australia this week . The northern Philippines is experiencing its fourth tropical cyclone in three weeks. Typhoon Toraji, also known as ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Sri Lanka: Left-leaning leader's coalition claims victory

The parliamentary majority will allow Anura Kumara Dissanayake to consolidate power and advance reforms.

Landslides Are a Growing Climate Threat. What Do We Know About The Risks?

Deadly landslides are becoming more common and large amounts of rain are a known trigger. An atmospheric river is dumping rain out West. What you should know about your risk.

Science - The New York Times - 5 days ago

The ‘Landslide’ That Wasn’t: Trump and Allies Pump Up His Narrow Victory

The latest vote count shows that Donald J. Trump won the popular vote by one of the smallest margins since the 19th century. But Mr. Trump claims a “powerful mandate.”

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

After Helene landslides, some parts of North Carolina not safe to rebuild

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, more than 2,000 landslides displaced families in western North Carolina. They are waiting to find out if rebuilding is even possible or safe.

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

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

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

At least 10 dead after volcano erupts in Indonesia

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

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

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.

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki unleashes towering columns of hot clouds

Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano is spewing towering columns of hot ash high into the air following the huge eruption that killed nine people and injured dozens of others

World - ABC News - November 8

Indonesia's new leader calls for collaboration with China before heading to US

Indonesia's new leader has called for collaboration rather than confrontation with China

World - ABC News - November 10

Indonesia’s new leader calls for collaboration with China before heading to the U.S.

Indonesia’s new leader called for collaboration rather than confrontation with China after the signing of $10 billion in new deals between the two countries.

Indonesia's volcanic eruption grounds international flights on tourist island of Bali

Several international airlines have canceled flights to and from Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali because of an ongoing volcanic eruption

World - ABC News - November 13

Few have heard of this scenic train journey through Indonesia (and it’s a bargain, too)

World - Yahoo News - November 14

Woman-owned cafe in Indonesia's Sharia stronghold shakes stigma

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

Apple Offers $100 Million Investment in Indonesia to Lift iPhone 16 Ban

The amount the U.S. tech giant has offered is 10 times higher than an initial plan to invest $10 million and will be invested over the next two years.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

Indonesia arrests Filipino fugitive accused of running a $67 million investment scam

Authorities on Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali said they've arrested a Filipino fugitive accused of helping scam over $67 million out of clients in the Philippines