On the Indonesian island of Sumatra, the death toll from large-scale floods and landslides has risen to 708 people. Authorities are working to restore infrastructure and deliver humanitarian aid.
Massive floods and landslides caused by a tropical storm in Southeast Asia have killed over 600 people and affected more than 4 million. The highest number of casualties was recorded in Indonesia (435), Thailand (170), and Malaysia (3), as well as 153 deaths in Sri Lanka.
The death toll from floods on the Indonesian island of Sumatra has exceeded 300 people, with another 279 considered missing. Hundreds of flood victims have also been reported in neighboring Thailand and Sri Lanka.
In Indonesia, 94 people have died and nearly 80,000 have been evacuated due to floods on the island of Sumatra. About 80 people are considered missing, and over 100 are trapped in their homes.
A man who returned from Indonesia was diagnosed with dengue fever at the Lviv Regional Infectious Diseases Hospital - a viral disease common in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia. The patient sought medical attention with a rash and high fever after being bitten by insect vectors.
At least 17 people have died on the island of Sumatra (Indonesia) as a result of heavy rains that caused flash floods and landslides. Six people are considered missing, and rescuers have faced difficulties due to bad weather and limited access to affected areas.
After Hamas handed over the remains of an Israeli hostage the day before, in response, the Israelis handed over the remains of 15 Palestinians to Gaza. The transfer took place as part of the ceasefire agreement, the first phase of which is nearing its end.
The eruption of the Hayli-Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia has subsided, causing destruction in villages in the Afar region and widespread disruptions to air traffic. Residents complained of coughing, and livestock could not find clean water due to volcanic ash.
China has sharply increased its oil imports from Indonesia, which traders link to the possible masking of sanctioned Iranian oil supplies. This comes amid a reduction in imports from Malaysia, which was previously a major transshipment hub for Iranian crude.
Switzerland has allocated almost $12 million to the World Bank fund to support the restoration of the Ukrainian healthcare system. The funds will be directed to a project to expand access to medical services, restore and modernize hospitals, and provide them with modern equipment.
At least five people, including a child, died and over 450 were injured in Bangladesh due to an earthquake. The epicenter was near Narsingdi, 30 km from the capital Dhaka.
The Semeru volcano erupted in Indonesia, causing a column of ash to rise. Australia issued a warning about the danger to aircraft flights.
Scientists have discovered traces of an ancient continent that broke away from Australia more than 150 million years ago and was long considered lost.
The UN Security Council will vote on a US resolution supporting Donald Trump's plan for the future of Gaza. The document has received support from several Arab countries but has drawn objections from Israel and Hamas.
A landslide in central Indonesia killed six people and left 17 missing. Rescuers faced difficulties due to the depth of the victims' burial.
A section of the Hongqi Bridge in Sichuan province, which was built earlier this year, has collapsed. The cause was cited as geological instability, with no casualties or injuries reported.
Dozens of people were injured in a blast at a Jakarta mosque on Friday. Police suspect a 17-year-old student from a nearby school.
As a result of an explosion during Friday prayers at a mosque in Jakarta, 54 people were hospitalized with injuries of varying severity. Police are investigating the cause of the incident in the Kelapa Gading area.
Typhoon Kalmaegi hit Vietnam, claiming the lives of at least 114 people and flooding cities in the Philippines. Over 260,000 servicemen are ready for rescue operations as winds reach 149 km/h.
Over the past 24 hours, the coast of Indonesia has been hit by four earthquakes ranging in magnitude from 4. 7 to 5.9, causing destruction. One of them, with a magnitude of 5.9, occurred 65 km from Gorontalo, and another, with a magnitude of 5.0, in Papua province.
The United States has circulated a draft resolution to members of the UN Security Council on the establishment of an international force in Gaza for a period of at least two years. This force will be an "enforcement force," not a peacekeeping one, and will operate until the end of 2027 with the possibility of extension.
A meeting of foreign ministers from Muslim states has begun in Istanbul to support a ceasefire in Gaza and establish international monitoring forces. Representatives from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan, Pakistan, and Indonesia are participating in the talks.
Nazar Chepurnyi from Ukraine won a bronze medal at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta. He took third place in the vault final with a score of 14.483 points.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially announced his intention to run in the next parliamentary elections in November 2026. He is also considering moving the elections to June 2026 to conclude agreements with Indonesia and Saudi Arabia.
A 7. 6 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines in the Mindanao region. At least one person died, and the tsunami warning was canceled.
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7. 4 struck off the southeastern coast of the Philippines. Local authorities issued a warning about a possible tsunami, urging residents to evacuate coastal areas.
California-based Nate's Fine Foods has recalled nearly 245,000 pounds of pre-cooked pasta products due to the detection of Listeria bacteria. This strain of Listeria has caused a nationwide outbreak, resulting in four deaths and 20 illnesses.
Traces of radioactive Cesium-137 contamination have been found in Indonesia at 22 production facilities near Jakarta. The contamination was first detected in a batch of shrimp shipped to the United States.
The search for victims of the collapse of the Al-Khozin Islamic boarding school in East Java, Indonesia, has concluded. 61 bodies and seven body parts have been found, and search operations have been stopped.
TikTok provided the Indonesian government with data on traffic and monetization, which led to the lifting of the temporary suspension of its license. Indonesia is TikTok's second-largest market with approximately 150 million users.
