Indonesia
Australia says executions of 2 nationals in Indonesia ‘imminent’
World
April 25, 2015
Australia says executions of 2 nationals in Indonesia ‘imminent’
The Australian government on Saturday said it has been told by Indonesia that the execution of "Bali Nine" drug traffickers…
Sudan’s Bashir heads to Indonesia in rare long-distance trip
Middle East
April 19, 2015
Sudan’s Bashir heads to Indonesia in rare long-distance trip
Sudan's President Omar Hassan al-Bashir will travel to Indonesia on Monday for a summit, Sudan's foreign ministry said, in his…
Indonesian Islamic parties seek ban on alcohol consumption
World
April 14, 2015
Indonesian Islamic parties seek ban on alcohol consumption
Two Islamic parties have proposed legislation that would ban all consumption of alcoholic drinks and bring jail terms of up…
House for sale in Indonesia — with free wife
Life & Style
March 11, 2015
House for sale in Indonesia — with free wife
An advert for a house in Indonesia has gone viral online after the woman selling it offered to throw in…
Indonesia says executions won’t be delayed despite mercy pleas
World
February 24, 2015
Indonesia says executions won’t be delayed despite mercy pleas
Indonesia's president said on Tuesday the planned execution of 11 convicts on death row, most on drugs charges, would not…
Indonesia prays Islamic tourism drive can draw more visitors
World
February 22, 2015
Indonesia prays Islamic tourism drive can draw more visitors
Just a short hop from the Indonesian holiday hotspot of Bali, a Saudi tourist and his family listen to the…
Michelle Obama ‘not impressed’ by Saudi Arabia visit
Egypt
January 28, 2015
Michelle Obama ‘not impressed’ by Saudi Arabia visit
The British Daily Mail pointed out that US First Lady Michelle Obama did not seem “impressed” by her visit to the Kingdom…
US warns about threat against banks, hotels in Indonesia
World
January 4, 2015
US warns about threat against banks, hotels in Indonesia
The US embassy in Indonesia has warned that it "has been made aware of a potential threat against US-associated hotels…
Indonesia halts search for missing AirAsia plane as night falls
World
December 28, 2014
Indonesia halts search for missing AirAsia plane as night falls
Indonesia called off until first light a search for an AirAsia plane carrying 162 people from Indonesia's Surabaya to Singapore,…
Egyptian diplomat learns Indonesian in 10 days
Egypt
October 3, 2014
Egyptian diplomat learns Indonesian in 10 days
An Egyptian diplomat has managed to acquire command of the Indonesian language within ten days.