Floods and landslides caused by heavy rains in the Indonesian province of West Sumatra have killed 52 people, 17 are still missing, and forced more than 3,000 people to evacuate.
At least 37 people were killed and more than 100 homes, mosques and facilities were damaged when heavy rains triggered flows of cold lava and ash from Indonesia's Marapi volcano on the island of Sumatra.
A bus carrying 61 students and teachers crashed into cars and motorcycles in West Java, Indonesia. At least 11 people were killed, mostly students, and dozens more were injured.
In 2023, Mykolaiv region became the leader in coriander production in Ukraine with 3,000 hectares under crops, and the total area under coriander increased to 8,300 hectares, up 25% from 2020.
An injured orangutan named Rakus applied a paste made from the leaves and stem of an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial plant called Akar Kuning to heal a large wound on his cheek. This is the first time scientists have recorded an animal in the wild treating an injury with a medicinal plant.
Despite Ukraine's insistence, the G7 countries reportedly no longer have the idea of full confiscation of frozen Russian assets on the table, instead exploring alternative ways to obtain funds from these assets to support Ukraine.
Apple reported disappointing quarterly results due to weak demand in China and stiff competition from Huawei, but remains optimistic about the long-term potential of China and other markets such as India, announcing a record $110 billion share buyback plan and hinting at future AI product launches.
Ukraine's first opponent in Group B of the 2024 Olympic football tournament will be Iraq, which secured a place in the group by defeating Indonesia 2-1 in the match for third place at the U-23 Asian Cup.
Thousands of people have been evacuated and flights canceled in Indonesia due to a new eruption of Mount Ruang, which has caused thick ash clouds over 5 km high.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6. 5 occurred off the coast of the Indonesian island of Java, with tremors felt in Jakarta and Bandung, but no tsunami warnings were issued and no casualties were reported.
In the north of Indonesia, the Ruang volcano began to erupt, and more than 11,000 people were evacuated.
Indonesia has ordered two Scorpene-class attack submarines from the French naval group Naval Group as part of a defense cooperation agreement signed with Paris in 2021, strengthening its maritime sovereignty and regional naval superiority.
Extreme temperatures and droughts in Southeast Asia have led to lower coffee bean yields in Vietnam and Indonesia, the world's second and third largest producers, sending global coffee futures to near record highs.
A fire breaks out at a military ammunition depot near Jakarta, Indonesia, causing a series of explosions. No casualties or injuries were reported.
President Zelenskyy congratulated Prabowo Subianto on his election as President of Indonesia, invited Indonesia to participate in the upcoming peace summit, and expressed hope for continued fruitful bilateral relations.
Heavy rains caused floods and landslides in West Sumatra, Indonesia, leaving 19 people dead, 7 missing, and more than 70,000 evacuated.
Eight children died and 78 people were hospitalized after eating poisonous sea turtle meat on Panza Island in the South Pemba region of Zanzibar.
Global energy-related CO2 emissions grew by 1. 1% in 2023, down from the previous year, thanks to the widespread use of solar, wind, and electric vehicles.
Today, on February 29, gastronomic gourmets can join the celebration of Frogs' Feet Day. The event was launched in the United States and has since become popular in many countries around the world.
Western defense companies are seizing the opportunity to win Asian customers, as russia is not participating in Asia's largest air show in Singapore due to sanctions.
At least 49 people have been killed in clashes between tribes in Papua New Guinea's Enga province over a long-standing territorial dispute.
To counteract the reduction in livestock, the government will provide UAH 7 thousand of state aid per head to farmers with 3 to 100 cows.
The Ukrainian government has decided to lease a part of the Sukhoi Estuary in Odesa region for mariculture, allowing entrepreneurs to grow clams, shrimp and other seafood. This will help to provide the domestic market with healthy seafood, drawing on the experience of mariculture leaders such as Norway and Chile.
