Mount Lewotobi Erupts Twice, Komodo Airport Closed and Flights Disrupted
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, erupted twice on Monday, 7 July 2025, causing significant disruption to air travel across multiple airports in the region. The eruption produced an ash column as high as 18,000 metres during the first blast at 11:05 WITA, followed by a second eruption at 19:32 WITA that […]
Jakarta and Surrounding Areas Affected by Widespread Flooding After Heavy Rain
Heavy rainfall on Monday afternoon, July 7, 2025, led to widespread flooding across Jakarta and its neighbouring regions. The inundation intensified by Tuesday morning, 8 July, particularly in the capital. According to the latest update from the Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD DKI Jakarta), the number of affected neighbourhood units (RT) increased from 35 […]
Jakarta No Longer Ranked Most Congested, Bandung Tops Congestion List in Indonesia
The TomTom Traffic Index has released its latest global report on traffic congestion, placing Bandung at the top of the list as the most congested city in Indonesia. The report, published earlier this year, revealed that five Indonesian cities made the national top five ranking based on average travel time per 10 kilometres. Surprisingly, Makassar, […]
My Chemical Romance to Perform in Jakarta as Part of Hammersonic 2026
After weeks of speculation, the American rock band My Chemical Romance has officially been confirmed to perform in Jakarta. The news was announced via Instagram by the event promoter Ravel Entertainment, which reposted information from the official @hammersonicfest account. The band will be part of the Hammersonic 2026 line-up, marking a significant moment for fans […]
Apple Highlights Ratoh Jaroe Dance in Latest Instagram Video
The Ratoh Jaroe dance, a cultural tradition from Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, Indonesia, has gained international attention through a recent video uploaded on Apple official Instagram account (@apple). The 90-second film, recorded using the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, highlights the synchronised, rhythmic movements of hundreds of dancers and has received widespread engagement from global audiences. Commissioned […]
Indonesia Grants Visa-Free Entry to Brazil and Turkey for 30-Day Visits
The Indonesian government has officially granted Visa-Free Entry status to nationals of Brazil and Turkey, allowing them to enter the country without a visa for a maximum of 30 days. The regulation came into effect on 3 July 2025 through the issuance of Minister of Immigration and Corrections Regulation Number 9 of 2025 (Permenimipas No. […]
Brazil Considers Legal Action Over Death of Juliana Marins on Mount Rinjani
The death of Brazilian national Juliana Marins during a hike on Mount Rinjani, Lombok, Indonesia, has prompted international concern, with the Brazilian government considering legal action against Indonesian authorities. Through the Federal Public Defender’s Office (DPU), Brazil has opened the possibility of bringing the case before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), should there […]
Ferry Sinks in Bali Strait, Dozens Missing in Ongoing Search
The Tunu Pratama Jaya, a passenger motorboat operating the Ketapang–Gilimanuk route, sank in the Bali Strait late on Wednesday night, 2 July 2025. The vessel was en route from Ketapang Port in Banyuwangi Regency, East Java, to Gilimanuk Port in Jembrana Regency, Bali. According to preliminary data from the ship’s manifest, there were 53 passengers, […]
Bali’s Broken Sidewalk Injures Tourist, Triggers Public Concern Over Safety and Infrastructure
A foreign tourist sustained injuries to his right leg after falling into a damaged section of sidewalk in Kedewatan, Ubud, on Sunday, 29 June 2025. The incident occurred on Jalan Kedewatan and was widely circulated on social media after a local resident uploaded a video documenting the aftermath. In the footage, the tourist is seen […]
2NE1 Confirmed to Perform at Waterbomb Bali 2025: Full Ticket Details Announced
The internationally renowned K-pop group 2NE1 has been officially announced as the headline act for the upcoming Waterbomb Bali 2025 festival. The event, which blends live music performances with a water-themed atmosphere, will be held on 6–7 September 2025 at the Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Cultural Park in Bali. This marks 2NE1’s return to Indonesia […]