Southeast Asia
In the Philippines People Burned a 4-meter Figure of Trump
Hundreds of left-wing activists, farmers and students have clashed with the riot police in the Philippines capital today as they are preparing to burn a figure of US President Donald Trump in the form of a swastika, world agencies said.
Scare at 20,000 feet. AirAsia flight to Bali plunges in midair (video)
An AirAsia flight heading to Bali from Perth plunged 20,000 feet shortly after take-off on Sunday (Oct 15) morning, leaving passengers terrified, Australian media reports said.
Flight QZ 535, with 145 people on board, was forced to turn back just 25 minutes into its journey after the pilot was alerted to a drop in cabin pressure, according to The Sydney Morning Herald.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Warned Bulgarian Tourists on the Island of Bali
The Foreign Ministry and the Embassy of Bulgaria in Jakarta have warned Bulgarian tourists that Indonesia has raised the level of potential risk of the Agung volcano eruption at the highest fourth grade, reports iNews.
Tens of thousands flee rumbling Bali volcano
More than 34,000 people have fled from a rumbling volcano on the resort island of Bali as the magnitude of tremors grows, prompting fears it could erupt for the first time in more than 50 years, an official said Sept. 24.
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Authorities in Bali Have Raised Alert Levels for a Volcanic Eruption
Authorities have raised alert levels for a volcano on the Indonesian resort island of Bali after hundreds of small tremors stoked fears it could erupt for the first time in more than 50 years.
Mount Agung, about 75 kilometres from the tourist hub of Kuta, has been rumbling since August and officials have banned people from venturing within 7.5 kilometres of its summit.
Philippines' Duterte asks head of human rights agency: Are you a paedophile?
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte taunted the head of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Sept. 16, asking if he was a paedophile because of his focus on the killing of teenagers in the government's bloody war on drugs.
Indonesia, Turkey review joint defense projects
Defense officials from Turkey and Indonesia recently discussed the progress of a cooperation agreement, including an ongoing project to produce a medium-weight battle tank, Indonesian sources said on Sept. 8.
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Photo of Australian intel chief, Duterte stirs debate
Australia on Aug. 24 defended its most senior intelligence chief after he was pictured posing with a clenched fist alongside Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, an image rights groups said undermines criticism of Duterte's war on drugs.
10 US seamen missing after navy ship collides with merchant ship
Ten sailors were missing after a Navy destroyer collided with a merchant ship east of the Singapore and Malacca Straits, authorities said Sunday.
Five sailors were injured in the collision between the USS John S. McCain and the merchant vessel Alnic MC, a 30,000-ton chemical and oil tanker sailing under the Libyan flag, the Navy said in a statement.
Indonesia Celebrates 72 Years of Independence
Indonesia celebrated its 72nd Independence Day on Thursday with a flag hoisting ceremony and a cultural parade in capital Jakarta, Anadolu Agency reported.
President Joko Widodo in traditional clothes led the flag-raising ceremony at the presidential palace.
It was attended by a large number of state officials, clerics, tribesmen and diplomats.
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