Indonesia

A Saudia Airlines plane flying from Saudi Arabia made an emergency landing in Indonesia due to reports of explosives on board. All 442 passengers have been evacuated, and police are searching the plane.

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island spewed an ash column 10,000 meters high. Authorities urged residents and tourists to stay 7 km away from the crater.

TikTok has introduced TikTok for Artists with tools for promotion, analytics and audience interaction. The platform is already available in more than 25 countries, including the USA and the EU.

A collapse occurred at a stone quarry in Indonesia, resulting in the death of at least 17 people. The search for the missing is ongoing, and authorities are investigating the causes of the tragedy and assessing the risks of new landslides.

American actress Valerie Mahaffey has died at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer. She is known for her roles in the TV series "Desperate Housewives" and "Young Sheldon."

In 2024, the world lost a record area of tropical forests, especially in Brazil, due to massive fires caused by climate change. Bolivia was also severely affected, and Canada and Russia recorded record forest fires.

In Indonesia, 13 people died during the disposal of expired ammunition in West Java, including four soldiers and nine civilians. There is a risk of re-explosion.

The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reports that Russia is using the Indonesian port of Karimun to circumvent sanctions by mixing petroleum products and re-exporting them to Asia.

Power supply in Bali has been restored after an outage caused by damage to undersea cables connecting the island to Java. The airport operated on backup generators.

On the Indonesian island of Bali, most areas were left without electricity, which led to traffic jams and queues at the airport. Companies are working to restore power supply.

The United States has completed its campaign to increase import duties on solar cells from Southeast Asia. The duty rate for Asian manufacturers ranges from 41% to 3500%.

Ursula von der Leyen stated that the usual perception of the "West" is irrelevant. Europe is the guarantor of Western values, is in demand for the organization of trade and is known for its reliability.

Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU aims to expand business with other countries due to US tariffs. A working group is also being created to monitor dumping in EU markets.

Paul Chan said that Trump's tariffs crashed the US stock market. Hong Kong will not introduce countermeasures, but opposes US actions, maintaining a free and open economy.

Due to Trump's new tariffs on clothing manufacturers in Vietnam and Indonesia, prices for Nike and Adidas may rise. Shares of Nike, Adidas and Puma fell sharply after the tariff announcement.

A Jetstar plane flying from Bali to Melbourne with 200 passengers turned back due to an inadequate passenger who tried to open the door. The offender was removed from the flight.

On April 2, new tariffs initiated by Trump, which could lead to a global trade war, come into force in the United States. Tariffs of 15% will affect countries with the largest trade deficit.

By 2050, more than half of adults and a third of children worldwide will be overweight or obese. Research shows a 121% increase in the number of sick among youth, posing a threat to healthcare systems.

By the end of the year, Turkey will receive 1. 3 billion cubic meters of Turkmen gas through Iran. This is the first pipeline gas supply in 20 years from a country with which Turkey has no common border.

Floods and landslides in Central Java province have left 21 people dead, 13 injured and 300 evacuated. The disaster destroyed 25 houses, a dam and three bridges, and rescuers are searching for five missing people.

A new climatic phenomenon, La Niña, has begun in the Pacific Ocean, which will be shorter and weaker than the previous ones. The phenomenon may cause an increase in precipitation in South America and increase hurricane activity in the Atlantic.

China reduced its imports of Russian coal by 7% in 2024, increasing purchases from Australia by 59%. China's total coal imports reached a record 547.2 million tons, accounting for 41% of the world total.

Brazil has announced the acceptance of Nigeria as a new partner in the BRICS. The world's sixth most populous country will join the multinational bloc along with eight other members.

Czech zoologists have discovered a new species of crayfish, Cherax pulverulentus, which has been living in aquariums around the world for 20 years. The animal comes from New Guinea and has two different colors - purple and blue.

Indonesia refused to issue a permit for the sale of the iPhone 16, despite Apple's promise to invest $1 billion in an AirTag factory. The reason is the failure to meet the requirement for 40% local components in smartphones.

Bloggers cannot fly out of Bali due to flight cancellations. The reasons cited are an outbreak of the virus in China and a possible volcanic eruption, although the airport is operating normally.

The Government of Brazil has announced the official accession of Indonesia to BRICS as a full member. The decision was made on the basis of consensus after the presidential elections in Indonesia.

The President of Ukraine has appointed Yuriy Vitrenko as Permanent Representative to the International Organizations in Vienna by Decree No. 881/2024. This appointment is part of a large-scale diplomatic reshuffle in Ukrainian missions abroad.

The President of Ukraine has identified key tasks for diplomats for the next year. The priorities include work on NATO, sanctions against Russia and achieving a just peace by 2025.

The President of Ukraine dismissed ambassadors to Rwanda, Kenya, Slovenia, China, Indonesia, Japan, and Lithuania. New diplomats have been appointed in their place, in particular in Rwanda, the Philippines, Lithuania, Hungary, Slovenia, and Congo.