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Dozens of Indonesians evacuated from Lebanon, but many refuse to leave

Middle East and Africa 1 year ago

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Dozens of Indonesians evacuated from Lebanon, but many refuse to leave

At least 70 Indonesian citizens, most of whom are students or those married to Lebanese nationals, refuse to be evacuated from Lebanon, according to the Indonesian Embassy in Beirut, despite the intensifying Israeli forces' attacks on the country.

US urges citizens to leave Lebanon while commercial options available

Middle East and Africa 1 year ago

US urges citizens to leave Lebanon while commercial options available

"Due to the unpredictable nature of ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel and recent explosions throughout Lebanon, including Beirut, the US Embassy urges US citizens to depart Lebanon while commercial options still remain available," the State Department said in an updated advisory.

Foreign nationals told to leave Lebanon as war fears surge

Middle East and Africa 1 year ago

Foreign nationals told to leave Lebanon as war fears surge

Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah movement, which has traded near-daily fire with Israeli forces since the Gaza war broke out in October, announced its fighters had fired a barrage of rockets at Israel's north overnight.

Taiwan shuts down as deadly Typhoon Gaemi approaches

Asia & Pacific 1 year ago

Taiwan shuts down as deadly Typhoon Gaemi approaches

The typhoon also triggered flooding and landslides in the nearby Philippines, where authorities said four people were killed south of the capital Manila.

TNI prepares composite brigade, two hospital ships for Gaza mission

Middle East and Africa 1 year ago

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TNI prepares composite brigade, two hospital ships for Gaza mission

TNI commander Gen. Agus Subiyanto said the brigade would include a support battalion, a health battalion, an engineering battalion and a supply battalion and would total 1,212 personnel.

Marapi volcano belches ash tower 2 kilometers into the sky

Archipelago 1 year ago

Marapi volcano belches ash tower 2 kilometers into the sky

Mount Marapi in West Sumatra province erupted at 1:04 pm (0604 GMT), spewing thick grey clouds of ash two kilometres (1.2 miles) above its peak, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency, or BNPB, said in a statement.

Australia, New Zealand send evacuation flights to New Caledonia

Asia & Pacific 1 year ago

Australia, New Zealand send evacuation flights to New Caledonia

France's High Commission in New Caledonia said on Tuesday the airport remains closed for commercial flights, and it will deploy the military to protect public buildings.

Act now or many more will die

Editorial 1 year ago

Act now or many more will die

Despite previous galodo occurrences, neither authorities nor local residents appeared to understand the danger that lay ahead or what measures should be taken to mitigate loss of life and property.

Mt Ibu eruption forces seven villages to evacuate

Archipelago 1 year ago

Mt Ibu eruption forces seven villages to evacuate

Mt. Ibu erupted on Saturday evening, sending ash 4 kilometers high, as streaks of purple lightning flashed around its crater, according to information and images shared by Indonesia's volcanology agency.

Residents fear for safety as Mount Ruang volcano erupts

Archipelago 1 year ago

Residents fear for safety as Mount Ruang volcano erupts

Antelmus' zinc-roofed house, about 7 kms (4.35 miles) from the 725-metre (2378.61 ft) high volcano, was heavily damaged by the ejected material.

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