Landslides kill 12 on Indonesia's Sulawesi island, 18 missing
Torrential rain caused a landslide in an illegal gold mine over the weekend in Indonesia's Sulawesi island, officials said.
Mon Jul 08 2024
Landslides kill 18 on Indonesia's Sulawesi island, two missing
Landslides triggered by high-intensity rains, affected two villages in Tana Toraja and destroyed four homes.
Mon Apr 15 2024
Death toll at Indonesia smelter fire rises to 18, operation halted
Fire broke out early on Sunday morning at a nickel smelter furnace on Sulawesi island owned by Indonesia Tsingshan Stainless Steel (ITSS).
Tue Dec 26 2023
Indonesian militant leader killed in shootout, police say
A joint operation by military and police personnel killed Ali Kalora in a shootout at a village on Sulawesi island, police statement says.
Sun Sep 19 2021
Sulawesi earthquake: Here is the latest
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake rocked Indonesia's Sulawesi Island early on Friday morning (Jan 15) leaving at least 81 killed.
Mon Jan 18 2021
6.9 earthquake hits Sulawesi island in Indonesia: USGS
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 struck an area 130 kilometres southeast of the Indonesian city of Palu on the island of Sulawesi.
Mon May 29 2017
Halim Kalla appointed as Malaysian honorary consul in Sulawesi
The well-known Indonesian businessman and politician has been appointed as Malaysia's Honorary Consul to the Sulawesi Islands region.
Sat Oct 15 2016
Indonesia captures key militant in Daish-linked group
Muhammad Basri was caught in a joint operation between the police and military in Poso district, on rugged Sulawesi island.
Wed Sep 14 2016
Indonesian rescuers find Aviastar plane wreckage
The debris of the Twin Otter DHC-6 plane was discovered Monday afternoon in jungles on the Sulawesi island, along with some survivors.
Mon Oct 05 2015
Indonesia launches search for missing Aviastar plane
The shooting of a civilian police employee in western Sydney by a 15-year-old gunman was an "act of terrorism," Australian authorities said.
Sat Oct 03 2015
Indonesian plane carrying 10 loses contact in Sulawesi: Officials
An Indonesian passenger plane carrying 10 people lost contact with air traffic control during a flight in Sulawesi island of Indonesia on Friday, officials said.
Fri Oct 02 2015
Thousands displaced by Jakarta deadly floods
Several killed and thousands displaced as flash floods and landslides hit Indonesia for the second time this week.
Sun Jan 19 2014
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024