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China's weather services power smarter decisions, global cooperation

BEIJING, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- For a wind farm facing an approaching typhoon, a forecast is no longer just a warning. It can help operators decide when to stop turbines and when to safely restart them, cutting unnecessary shutdowns and power-generation losses.

China's meteorological services are increasingly embedded in real-world planning and decision-making, a trend on display at the 5th Meteorological Economy F

Leaders from Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Burundi and Cuba arrive in New Delhi for BRICS summit

New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): As India gears up to host the 18th BRICS Summit on Saturday, several heads of state and other leaders have arrived in New Delhi to attend.

The Ministry of External Affairs has announced the arrival of Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr., Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreig

(SP)CHINA-GUIYANG-CLIMBING-WORLD SERIES-MEN'S SPEED

(260911) -- GUIYANG, Sept. 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ling Yongzhi of China reacts after the men's speed final at the World Climbing Series Guiyang 2026 in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Sept. 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

South Africa Chamber of Commerce President calls for permanent BRICS secretariat to drive implementation

By Amrashree Mishra

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) president Mtho Xulu on Friday called for "proper institutionalisation" of BRICS, including the creation of a permanent secretariat, saying the grouping needs stronger mechanisms to drive implementation.

"What we need to do through an organisation such as this one is that we really have to get t

New Delhi's BRICS presidency offers opportunity to turn South-South cooperation into results: UNDP India chief

By Sahil Pandey

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): India's BRICS presidency comes at a crucial juncture and offers an opportunity to move South-South cooperation from 'representation to results', Angela Lusigi, Resident Representative of UNDP India, said, highlighting India's development solutions, technology and expertise as key contributions to the Global South.

In an interview with ANI, Lusigi said t

Sensex plunges 593 points, Nifty falls 0.88% at open as crude price surge to 4-month high

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 11 (ANI): Indian benchmark equity indices opened sharply lower on Friday amid escalating tensions in West Asia and a surge in crude oil prices, raising concerns over the impact of higher energy costs on India's economic growth and corporate earnings.

The Nifty 50 index opened at 23,270.30, down 207.50 points or 0.88 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 74,309.16, lower

BRICS 2026: India's chairship and Global South's push for "endless war to end of war"

By Vaishnavi Rastogi

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): As New Delhi is set to host the heads of state for the 18th BRICS Summit this weekend, the multinational bloc stands at a historic crossroads amid the escalating crisis in West Asia and the protracted war in Ukraine.

Chaired by India under the theme of 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability', the summit opens ami

BRICS Summit: Delhi Police deploys 15,000 personnel, 200 CAPF Companies amid high-level security arrangements

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): Ahead of the BRICS Summit, Delhi Police has put in place an extensive security and traffic management plan, with more than 15,000 personnel mobilised and around 200 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) deployed for law-and-order and other operational duties.

Special Commissioner of Police (Security) Manish Agarwal said approximately 16 Heads of State are expected

South African Minister Lamola arrives in India ahead of BRICS, President Ramaphosa to also attend summit

New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, arrived in the national capital on Thursday ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa also set to attend the two-day leaders' meeting at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The arrival of Lamola comes ahead of the BRICS Summit, scheduled to be hel

Manmohan Singh proposed BRICS development bank idea in 2012: Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday highlighted former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's role in the evolution of BRICS, recalling that he had proposed the idea of a BRICS Development Bank during India's first hosting of the summit in 2012, which later led to the establishment of the New Development Bank (NDB).

In a post on X, Ramesh traced BRICS' origins, saying

BRICS 2026: Whos coming and whats on the agenda

Leaders and representatives from BRICS member and partner countries will gather in New Delhi for the two-day summit

The BRICS summit comes to New Delhi this weekend, bringing leaders from the expanded group of major emerging economies together for two days of talks.

India will host the September 12-13 meeting at Bharat Mandapam, the convention center that hosted the Group of 20 (G20) summit

INDONESIA-JAKARTA-CHINA-INDUSTRY-ACADEMIA-RESEARCH COOPERATION

(260910) -- JAKARTA, Sept. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Indonesian Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Stella Christie speaks at the Indonesia-China Education-Industry Collaboration Summit 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sept. 10, 2026. TO GO WITH "Indonesian official says broad prospects for industry-academia-research cooperation between Indonesia, China" (Xinhua/Cen Yunpeng)

"Must pay attention to AI divide between Global South and North": Congress MP Manish Tewari ahead of BRICS Summit

Chandigarh [India], September 10 (ANI): Congress MP Manish Tewari on Thursday said that the BRICS grouping must focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and frontier technologies to ensure that the race for innovation does not lead to a widening digital divide between the Global South and the Global North.

He said there was a need to establish safeguards to prevent the race to develop super artificial intelligence f

BRICS Summit 2026: Delhi Traffic Police announces new dates for National Lok Adalat, court hearings

New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): The Delhi Traffic Police on Thursday issued a public advisory announcing the rescheduling of the National Lok Adalat, originally scheduled for September 12, and provided alternative dates for court hearings across the national capital ahead of the BRICS Summit.

Delhi Traffic Police, in a post on X, updated the schedule and outlined adjustments for court hearings and visits c

Amritsar artist creates massive painting of PM Modi, global leaders ahead of BRICS Summit 2026

Amritsar (Punjab) [India], September 10 (ANI): Ahead of the BRICS Summit 2026, Amritsar-based artist Dr Jagjot Singh Rubal has created a large-scale acrylic painting measuring 5x8 feet, featuring portraits of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other global leaders participating in the high-profile international gathering.

The artwork is envisioned as a tribute to the spirit of international cooperation and the grow

BRICS an intercontinental organisation focussing on Global South: Foreign Affairs expert Srikanth Kondapalli

By Ayushi Agarwal

New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): As New Delhi gears up for the BRICS Summit later this week, Jawaharlal Nehru University Professor Srikanth Kondapalli highlighted how the expansion of the original five-member composition into an intercontinental organisation representing the Global South has significantly broadened its geographical and political footprint.

Speaking to ANI ahead

INDONESIA-BANTEN-BOAT MISSING-SEARCH

(260910) -- BANTEN, Sept. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers head out to sea by boat to conduct a search and rescue operation in Pandeglang, Banten Province, Indonesia, Sept. 10, 2026. Indonesian rescuers on Wednesday expanded the search area for a speedboat carrying eight people, including five journalists, that lost contact while covering the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau in the Sunda Strait.

The boat departed fr

BRICS Summit 2026: India's chairship centres on four pillars of resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability

By Baishnavi Sharma

New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): As India finishes its 2026 chairship of the expanded grouping of major emerging economies and developing nations, New Delhi is set to host the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit on September 12-13.

The presidency, which began on January 1, 2026, is guided by the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability", deploying a human-c

BRICS Summit 2026: Stage set at Bharat Mandapam as PM Modi hosts expanded global powerhouse

New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): The national capital has been decked up with posters and illuminated installations as India prepares to host the BRICS Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam on September 12-13.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host the high-profile Summit, which brings together heads of state, foreign delegates, heads of international organisations, and key dignitaries representing member st

Abu Dhabi Chamber hosts Al Ain-Indonesia forum to boost economic cooperation

AL AIN, 9th September, 2026 (WAM) -- The Al Ain Branch of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia to the UAE, hosted the Al Ain-Indonesia Trade and Tourism Forum, bringing together government officials, private sector representatives and entrepreneurs from Abu Dhabi and Al Ain with their Indonesian counterparts.

The forum provided a platform for

India's electronics import reliance on China driven by core components, targeted localisation needed: Report

New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI): India's rising electronics imports from China reflect a deepening integration of supply chains rather than merely a dependence on price-competitive finished goods, with a new study calling for targeted localisation and greater domestic value addition in critical segments.

The study, released by Koan Advisory Group in partnership with the Institute of Chinese Studies (ICS), fo

BRICS 2026: How India is steering BRICS towards decentralised development amid global challenges

By Amrashree Mishra

New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI): As India prepares to host the 18th BRICS Summit against the backdrop of significant global flux and economic disruptions, prominent foreign affairs expert Professor Srikanth Kondapalli has lauded New Delhi's leadership in steering the bloc toward a decentralised and practical development agenda.

Speaking exclusively to ANI, the Jawaharlal Nehru Univ

Junior Asia Cup: India thrash Chinese Taipei 15-0 to seal semi-final berth

Moqi [China], September 9 (ANI): Defending champions India produced a commanding performance in their concluding Pool A fixture of the AHF Junior Asia Cup 2026, storming past Chinese Taipei 15-0 on Wednesday to seal their place in the semi-finals in emphatic fashion.

Captain Anmol Ekka led the charge with a sensational six-goal haul, all coming from penalty corners, as India recovered from a goalless openin

Tirupati gears up for Srivari Salakatla Brahmotsavams with special crowd, traffic control arragements

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], September 9 (ANI): Preparations are in full swing for the upcoming Srivari Salakatla Brahmotsavams, scheduled from September 15 to 23, followed by the Navaratri Brahmotsavams starting October 13, with the district administration and Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) putting in place extensive arrangements to manage the expected influx of devotees.

Tirupati District Collector

Indias defense export story is becoming harder to ignore

From BrahMos missiles and T-90 upgrades to aerospace parts and drones, New Delhi is turning Make in India into a serious export strategy

India saw record defense production of around $18.6 billion, with defense exports jumping by 63% to $4.6 billion in fiscal year 2025-26. Exports were driven by expanding from basic protective gear and ammunition to high-tech systems like BrahMos and Akash missil

Indian men's hockey team departs for Japan to defend Asian Games crown

New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI): The Indian Men's Hockey Team departed for Japan on Tuesday evening to defend their continental crown at the Asian Games 2026, scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya from September 19 to October 4.

The hockey competition will be played in Kakamigahara, located approximately 35 km from Nagoya. Led by captain Harmanpreet Singh, the Indian side will be determined to put behind them

Delhi decked up with posters, lights ahead of BRICS Summit 2026

New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI): Delhi has been decked up with posters and illuminated installations ahead of the BRICS Summit 2026, with key parts of the national capital taking on a festive look ahead of the high-profile event.

The BRICS Leaders' Summit is scheduled to be held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12-13 at Bharat Mandapam. The official theme for this year is "Building for Resilience

"Will hold bilateral talks with numerous leaders": MEA on PM Modi's upcoming BRICS engagements

New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold bilateral talks with several leaders on the sidelines of the upcoming BRICS Summit 2026, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday, while maintaining that the details of the participating leaders and the meetings will be shared separately.

Addressing a biweekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the o

China supports India in hosting BRICS Summit, highlighting importance of cooperation

Beijing [China], September 8 (ANI): China attaches high importance to BRICS cooperation and supports India in successfully hosting this year's leaders' summit, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated on Tuesday, as reported by China's state-run media outlet Global Times.

According to Global Times, the remarks were made in response to a question regarding whether the Chinese Foreign Ministry could co

"Want to fight for the gold": Indian women's hockey skipper Tete as side leaves for Asian Games 2026

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 8 (ANI): Fresh from a historic fifth-place finish at the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands 2026, the Indian women's hockey team has embarked on its journey to Japan for the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, with the team setting its sights firmly on the gold medal and a direct berth at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Led by captain Salima Te

BRICS Summit 2026: Key likely outcomes as India drives a transformative global agenda in New Delhi

New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): India is set to host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026, marking a pivotal moment for the rapidly evolving intergovernmental forum of major emerging market economies and developing nations.

Initially established as the BRIC alliance comprising Brazil, Russia, India, and China, which convened its first Foreign Ministers' meeting on the sidelines of the

India's BRICS Chairmanship takes centre stage as PM Modi hosts expanded 11-nation Summit in New Delhi

New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): India is gearing up to host a major diplomatic gathering as leaders from the expanded BRICS grouping prepare to assemble in the national capital for the 18th Leaders' Summit, marking two decades since the foundation of the bloc.

With New Delhi taking on the chairship, discussions will focus on steering international cooperation across trade, digital technology, finance, energ

China emphasises judicial cooperation at BRICS Chief Justices' Forum

New Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI): Chief Justice of China and President of the Supreme People's Court, Zhang Jun, delivered a keynote address at the BRICS Chief Justices' Forum, emphasising judicial cooperation and mutual learning among member states.

Sharing the developments on social media, Chinese Embassy Spokesperson in India, Yu Jing, wrote in a post on X, 'Chief Justice of China and President of the Supr

Russian Prez Putin highlights Asia-Pacific region's growing role in global economic growth

Moscow [Russia], September 7 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin has highlighted the growing importance of the Asia-Pacific region (APR) as a major engine of global economic growth, stressing Russia's expanding participation in trade and investment cooperation across the region.

Addressing the plenary session of the 11th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Putin said Russia was working closely with regiona

Oil spike past $100 dampens stock prices, fans inflation fears

Asian stocks fell Thursday and Brent oil held gains a day after breaking the psychological $100 barrier on the back of resurgentMiddle Easthostilities that have fannedinflationfears.

With the US andIranexchanging strikes on oil tankersin the crucialStrait of HormuzandSaudi Arabiaentangled in a conflictwithYemen's Houthi rebels there appears little prospect of an end to the crisis.

Stock prices drop as oil spike fans fears of worsening inflation

Asian stocks fell Thursday and Brent oil held gains a day after breaking the psychological $100 barrier on the back of resurgentMiddle Easthostilities that have fannedinflationfears.

With the US andIranexchanging strikes on oil tankersin the crucial Strait of Hormuz andSaudi Arabiaentangled in a conflictwithYemen's Houthi rebels there appears little prospect of an end to the crisis.

Brent crude struck past

Indonesian Military Court Reduces Acid Attack Sentences

A military court in Jakarta reduced the prison sentences and overturned the dishonorable discharge of two of the four military personnel convicted for the March 2026 acid attack against human rights activist Andrie Yunus.

Th

Happy 30th Anniversary Pauline Hanson thanks for nothing

It's been 30 years since Pauline Hanson delivered her first speech to Parliament 30 long years of Hanson telling Australians she's had a gutful, she has achieved nothing of significance and is now attacking war veterans, writesBelinda Jones.

THIRTY YEARS AGOthis week,Pauline Hansongave her infamousfirst speechto Parliament.

In that speech, she predicted Australia would be swamped with Asians, which never ha

Magnitude 6.2 quake strikes Java, Indonesia

JALARTA, 12th September, 2026 (WAM) -- A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Java, Indonesia, on Saturday, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

The German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said the quake was at a depth of 376 km (234 mile).

Urgent: 6.2-magnitude quake hits Java, Indonesia -- GFZ

BEIJING, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 jolted Java, Indonesia at 2123 GMT on Friday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

The epicenter, with a depth of 371.5 km, was initially determined to be at 5.11 degrees south latitude and 106.91 degrees east longitude.

Six rescued, one missing after fishing vessel sinks off Sesimbra

LISBON, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- Six crew members were rescued and one remained missing after a fishing vessel sank off the coast of Sesimbra, south of Lisbon, on Friday morning, the Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center said.

The alert was received at 1025 (0925 GMT) from the nearby fishing vessel Sebastiao Paulo, which recovered the six survivors from the water.

Five sustained minor injuries and on

Deng Lijuan ends medal drought with Guiyang speed climbing gold

GUIYANG, China, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- China's Deng Lijuan ended a nearly yearlong wait for a major international medal on Friday, winning the women's speed climbing title at the World Climbing Series here in a personal-best 6.14 seconds.

The 26-year-old Olympic silver medalist lowered the personal best she set in the Paris Olympic final by 0.04 seconds, while Indonesia's Antasyafi Robby Al Hilmi claimed the men's

China Focus: China's weather services power smarter decisions, global cooperation

BEIJING, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- For a wind farm facing an approaching typhoon, a forecast is no longer just a warning. It can help operators decide when to stop turbines and when to safely restart them, cutting unnecessary shutdowns and power-generation losses.

China's meteorological services are increasingly embedded in real-world planning and decision-making, a trend on display at the 5th Meteorological Economy

Asian Games | Basketball Roundup: China cruises in opener, Japan and South Korea stay unbeaten

NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- China opened its Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's basketball campaign with a commanding 99-61 victory over Kazakhstan here on Friday, while Japan and South Korea both secured their second straight wins.

China seized control with a 14-0 run in the opening quarter and built a 31-12 lead. A 6-0 burst early in the second stretched the advantage to 25 points.

Kazakhstan briefl

CPO prices seen firm despite rising inventories in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain firm over the next three months despite rising Malaysian inventories and weak exports, with potential El Nino-related supply disruptions providing support into 2027, research houses said on Friday.

BIMB Securities expects CPO prices to remain at elevated levels, although seasonally stronger production and high inventories could

Australia records 710,980 short-term visitor arrivals in July

CANBERRA, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- Australia recorded 710,980 short-term visitor arrivals in July 2026, down 4.3 percent from the same month a year earlier, official data showed on Friday.

The number of short-term visitor arrivals was 10 percent lower than the pre-COVID level recorded in July 2019, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

New Zealand was the largest source of v

Patungan hutan ala Ferry Irwandi: Solusi atau gagal paham akar masalah karhutla?

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Gerakan patungan hutan Ferry Irwandi berisiko mengalihkan tanggung jawab negara melestarikan hutan.

Gerakan ini juga berisiko memperlakukan alam sebagai komoditas: seolah hutan hanya terlindungi jika publik mampu membayar lebih tinggi daripada modal industri ekstraktif.

Izin restorasi ekosistem tak menjamin kead

Nearly 69,000 respiratory infection cases reported in areas hit by Indonesian volcano's ash

JAKARTA, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia has recorded 68,919 cumulative cases of acute respiratory infections in areas affected by ash from the erupting Anak Krakatau volcano, health authorities said Thursday.

Health Ministry spokeswoman Widyawati said 17,780 cases were recorded on Sept. 8 alone across 23 districts and cities in four provinces affected by ashfall. Children aged five and under accounted for 14,439

Asian Games | Basketball Roundup: Japan cruises, Qatar stuns Iran

NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- Men's basketball got underway at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Thursday, with Japan, Qatar, Chinese Taipei and South Korea all securing opening-day wins.

Host Japan routed Indonesia 98-53, Qatar beat Iran 59-53, Chinese Taipei edged Jordan 83-80 and South Korea defeated Saudi Arabia 82-66.

Japan delivered the day's most emphatic performance, racing to a 29-9 lead afte

Indonesian official says broad prospects for industry-academia-research cooperation between Indonesia, China

JAKARTA, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- The prospects for industry-academia-research collaboration between Indonesia and China are vast and hold immense potential for development, said Indonesian Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Stella Christie on Thursday.

Cooperation in higher education, scientific research, and talent development constitutes a vital component of the bilateral relationship bet

China's Hong Kong, Indonesia's Jakarta and Bandung to host inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup

GENEVA, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- The inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup will be held in China's Hong Kong and Indonesia's Jakarta and Bandung, from September 24 to October 5, bringing together 14 teams, FIFA announced Thursday.

Eleven members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and three guest teams will compete across two divisions.

Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietna

Study finds earliest evidence of habitual drug use

SYDNEY, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- Archaeologists have uncovered what may be the earliest evidence of habitual drug use, dating "betel nut" use among early human foragers to as early as 25,000 years ago, tens of thousands of years before agriculture.

A team led by Australia's Griffith University archaeologists found evidence that humans were using mind-altering substances much earlier in time than previously supposed,

El Nino poses food inflation risk across ASEAN: OCBC economist

SINGAPORE, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- El Nino is likely to pose a bigger inflation risk than a growth shock for ASEAN economies, with higher prices for rice, wheat, maize and vegetable oils expected to be the main channels of impact, OCBC Group Research said on Wednesday.

Lavanya Venkateswaran, senior ASEAN and India economist, said in a note that she sees the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand among the ASEAN econom

MK perketat praktik monopoli paten obat: Apakah harga obat di Indonesia otomatis lebih murah?

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'Patent evergreening' merupakan praktik memperpanjang monopoli obat lewat modifikasi minor obat lama.

Mahkamah Konstitusi menghidupkan kembali regulasi yang membatasi klaim paten tersebut.

Putusan ini tidak otomatis menurunkan harga obat ataupun menciptakan kewajiban alih teknologi.

Hak paten obat umumnya

Ancient teeth reveal the Ice Age origins of the world's 4th most common addictive drug

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Humans everywhere use mind-altering substances, from stimulants and narcotics to hallucinogens. Yet surprisingly little is known about how some psychoactive drugs were first discovered and incorporated into daily life.

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Southeast Asia has spent decades trying to tackle haze from forest fires. Yet every few years, the region finds itself breathing it again.. The transboundary environmental problem has become a recurrent phenomenon in the reg

Indonesia reopens major airports as Anak Krakatau ash threat eases

JAKARTA, 8th September, 2026 (WAM) -- Indonesia's main international airport and several other regional aviation hubs have reopened after days of enforced closures due to volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau, the Transport Ministry confirmed.

The ministry stated that the primary airport serving the capital, Jakarta, alongside four others situated near the metropolis or across Java, are functioning once again as

Chinese firms take leading role in Indonesia's waste-to-energy drive

JAKARTA, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- Chinese companies are playing a leading role in Indonesia's development of waste-to-energy projects, said Fadli Rahman, CEO of PT Daya Energi Bersih Nusantara, a state-owned company that is responsible for running those projects, at a press conference in Jakarta on Monday.

Since late last year, the Indonesian government introduced two rounds of bidding for a number of waste-to-energy