Indonesia's Sinabung volcano unleashes new burst of hot ash
Mount Sinabung in North Sumatra province was shooting smoke and ash as high as 1,000 meters.
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Tue Mar 02 2021
Indonesia's Mount Sinabung volcano spews ash into sky
No casualties were reported as official had earlier urged people to stay at least 3 km from the crater.
Tue Mar 02 2021
Thousands flee as activity in Indonesian volcanoes increases
Multiple volcanoes in Indonesia see increased activity, including Mount Semeru, Mount Ili Lewotolok and Mount Merapi.
Tue Dec 01 2020
Sumatra's Sinabung volcano erupts
Mt Sinabung in north Sumatra, Indonesia erupted early this morning, spewing clouds of grey smoke and ash 5,000m into the sky.
Mon Aug 10 2020
Indonesia volcano spews huge ash cloud in second eruption in three days
The eruption of Mount Sinabung on the island of Sumatra comes after more than a year of inactivity and was the second since Saturday.
Mon Aug 10 2020
No Malaysians involved in Mount Sinabung volcanic eruption - Wisma Putra
Foreign Ministry advises all Malaysians who are in the vicinity of the affected area to take precautionary measures.
Tue May 24 2016
MetMalaysia monitoring movement of Mount Sinabung volcanic ash
MetMalaysia will continue to monitor the movement of ash and dust from Mount Sinabung eruption in Sumatra, Indonesia.
Tue May 24 2016
The Deadly Eruption of Mount Sinabung
Sinabung is one of 129 active volcanoes in Indonesia, which sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Mon May 23 2016
Villages in ashes after deadly Indonesia volcano eruption
The Mount Sinabung eruptions were so violent that townships as far away as 12 kilometres were covered in thick layers of ash.
Mon May 23 2016
Death toll from Indonesian volcano climbs to 6: official
The death toll from a volcanic eruption in western Indonesia has climbed to six, an official said Sunday.
Sun May 22 2016
Indonesia volcano eruption kills three: official
Three people died and four others were critically injured Saturday after a highly active volcano in western Indonesia erupted violently.
Sat May 21 2016
Deadly eruption of Mount Sinabung volcano
After being dormant for 400 years, Mount Sinabung volcano has been put on its highest alert level in June 2015 following fresh eruptions.
Tue Jun 16 2015
More than 10,000 flee erupting Indonesian volcano
More than 10,000 villagers have fled a rumbling volcano in western Indonesia this month, most in recent days after a series of violent eruptions, an official said Tuesday.
Tue Jun 16 2015
Over 1,200 evacuated in Indonesia volcano alert
More than 1,200 Indonesian villagers were Monday evacuated from their homes close to a rumbling volcano on Sumatra island, an official said.
Mon Jun 15 2015
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