During a dramatic eruption, Indonesia's Marapi volcano which is situated in West Sumatra province unleashed a plume of volcanic ash reaching a staggering 3,000 metres (9,843 ft) into the sky.

WATCH | Indonesia's Marapi volcano erupts, blanketing West Sumatra with layers of ash

At least 35 people were killed when a bus plunged into a ravine in Indonesia, officials said in a new toll Thursday, making it one of the most deadly bus accidents in recent years.

Death toll in Indonesia bus plunge rises to 35 as more victims found

A debate has been triggered on social media over whether 'Rendangate' dish should be 'crispy' or not after a judge of Master chef UK called traditional Malaysian dish 'Rendangate' not 'crispy' enough

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WATCH | Indonesia's Marapi volcano erupts, blanketing West Sumatra with layers of ash

Death toll in Indonesia bus plunge rises to 35 as more victims found

Watch: How MasterChef UK judge enraged Malaysians over chicken rendangate