Missing Indonesian woman's body found inside python
The victim, a rubber tapper, had earlier gone into the family's plantation alone.
Wed Oct 26 2022
Indonesian state assembly speaker detained, tested positive to drugs
The assemblyman was detained together with seven of his friends during a raid on a house in Kampung Bungis, Kota Baru in Kota Jambi.
Sun Aug 14 2016
Prankster cop arrested over bomb scare on Lion Air flight
A Lion Air flight which took off from the Sultan Thaha Airport in Jambi was forced to turn back and make an emergency landing after it received a bomb threat from a passenger this morning.
Mon Apr 04 2016
WHO mulls global health emergency declaration on Zika
A 27-year-old man living in Jambi province on Sumatra island who had never travelled overseas had been found to be infected.
Mon Feb 01 2016
API reading in Palangkaraya over 2,000
The residents in Palangkaraya, capital city of Central Kalimantan now may not be able to breathe easily as the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading in the province has exceeded 2,000.
Sun Oct 04 2015
Indonesia to send thousands of troops to fight smog-causing fires
Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB), says more than 10,000 Indonesian troops will be sent to the provinces of south Sumatra and Jambi.
Fri Sep 11 2015
Religious court judge dismissed due to extramarital affair
Two judges from a lower court in Jambi were dismissed due to code of ethics breach by having an extramarital affair.
Wed Mar 05 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