Indonesia's capital Jakarta and some neighbouring provinces on Java island have been hit by a major electricity outage after problems at a number of power stations on Java, the country's state power company PLN said in a statement on Sunday.

Indonesia capital hit by major power blackout

Most Asian markets fell in early trade Monday on dimming hopes for a deep interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, but all the firms on a new tech-focused board in China rallied on its opening day.

Most Asian markets fall as traders consider Federal rate cut

Environmental groups sued the Indonesian president and several government officials on Thursday over worsening air quality in the capital, Jakarta, one of the world's most congested cities.

Indonesian president sued over congested capital's air pollution

At least 15 people have died after a passenger ferry sank off the Indonesian island of Java, police said Tuesday, the latest maritime accident to hit the archipelago nation.

Indonesia ferry sinking leaves at least 15 dead

Twelve people were killed and dozens more injured in an Indonesian traffic accident on Monday after a bus passenger tried to wrest control of the steering wheel following an argument with the driver, police said.

12 Killed In Indonesia bus crash after argument between passenger, driver

Defeated Indonesian presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto is set to lodge a challenge to the result of the April 17 election in the Constitutional Court on Friday after complaining that the vote was rigged.

Indonesian opposition set to challenge election result in court

Indonesian police fired tear gas on Wednesday (May 22) to disperse protesters during a standoff on street, following a rally held after official election results showed incumbent President Joko Widodo had been comfortably re-elected.

Indonesian police fire tear gas to disperse protesters

Indonesia will decide the site of its new capital this year with the aim of it being ready by 2024, a minister said Wednesday. The decision to move the capital from megacity Jakarta came about two weeks ago after President Joko Widodo approved the long-mooted plan.

Indonesia's new capital to be decided this year, says urban planning minister

Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Monday approved a long-term plan for the government to abandon overcrowded, sinking and polluted Jakarta and build a new capital.

Indonesia plans to move capital from Jakarta

Indonesia's president has decided to move the capital of the world's fourth most populous country away from the crowded main island of Java, but has yet to finalise a new location, the planning minister said on Monday.

Indonesia plans to move capital city out of crowded Java island

The incumbent president of Indonesia on Thursday declared victory in the national elections held a day earlier amid opposition allegations of electoral fraud. Joko Widodo claimed victory based on unofficial results in a televised press conference in Jakarta.

Joko Widodo claims victory in Indonesian presidential elections

As Joko Widodo heads for a second term in office, here is a look at all you need to know about the World's biggest direct presidential election.

Indonesia presidential elections: Joko Widodo extends lead

President Joko Widodo of Indonesia led by a comfortable margin in unofficial returns in his re-election bid on Wednesday, as he appeared to fend off a challenge by a four-time presidential candidate.

Joko Widodo looks set for comfortable victory in Indonesia presidential elections

Two months ago, Indonesian farmer Tama harvested several tonnes of shallots from a small plot of land he had rented in the village of Grinting in central Java. In several ways, Tama had President Joko Widodo to thank for his crop.

As Indonesia's Widodo seeks a second term, rural voters have some doubts

About 100,000 people filled Jakarta's main stadium Saturday for a huge rally in support of Indonesian president Joko Widodo, just days ahead of the biggest-ever elections in the world's number-three democracy.

Indonesia campaign rallies draw tens of thousands

The Ethiopian Airlines plane that crashed Sunday was the same type of Boeing as the Lion Air plane that crashed last October in Indonesia killing all 189 people on board.

Ethiopian Airlines crash: Boeing was similar to Lion Air plane that crashed last October

Indonesia will host Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for a state visit next week, Jakarta said Thursday, part of an Asian tour that includes stops in Pakistan, India and Malaysia.

Saudi crown prince Salman to visit Indonesia next week

Landslides on Indonesia’s heavily populated island of Java killed at least two people and left 41 missing, an official at the country’s disaster agency said on Tuesday.

Indonesia: Landslides kill at least two, leave dozens missing

As Indonesia reels from the carnage of yet another natural disaster, authorities around the globe are working on how they can prepare for the kind of freak tsunami that battered coasts west of Jakarta this month.

Indonesia's latest tsunami raises global questions over disaster preparedness

Indonesia is investigating reports that 31 construction workers were shot dead by separatist rebels in restive Papua province, the public works minister said Tuesday, as he halted construction in the area.

Indonesia probing reports dozens of workers shot dead in Papua

An Indonesian Lion Air passenger plane which had gone missing on Monday morning has crashed into sea off the Indonesia coast, the Indonesian search and rescue agency reported.

Video: Lion Air plane with 188 on board crashes off Indonesia coast

WION Dispatch: Lion Air plane crashes in sea off Jakarta; rescue ops underway

A brand new Indonesian Lion Air plane carrying 189 passengers and crew crashed into the sea Monday, officials said, moments after it had asked to be allowed to return to Jakarta.

Indonesia: Lion Air plane with 189 on board crashes into sea, authorities search for remains

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