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Indonesian presidential rivals plan to contest official election results with allegations of fraud

Mar. 14, 2024 05:28 AM EDT

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The camps of the two Indonesian presidential candidates who appear to have lost in an election last month said Thursday they plan to challenge the official results in the Constitutional Court with allegations of widespread fraud. Indonesians voted on Feb....

At least 2 are dead and 24 missing after a fishing boat capsized off Indonesia's Sulawesi island

Mar. 13, 2024 02:19 AM EDT

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A fishing boat carrying 37 people capsized in rough seas off Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, killing at least two people and leaving 24 others missing, rescuers said Wednesday. The Dewi Jaya 2 was on its way from a port in Jakarta to Lombok Island near Bali...

AP PHOTOS: Balinese celebrate New Year with firefights, sword-piercing and a sacred Day of Silence

Mar. 12, 2024 10:02 AM EDT

DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — Airports closed for 24 hours, the internet was turned off and streets were empty as the predominantly Hindu island of Bali in Muslim-majority Indonesia marked its New Year with an annual Day of Silence as part of six days of extensive rituals. The Day of...

Ramadan kicks off in much of Asia, a day after most of the Middle East

Mar. 12, 2024 04:21 AM EDT

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The Muslim holy month of Ramadan, when the faithful fast from dawn to dusk, began at sunrise Tuesday in much of Asia, a day after many Muslims in the Middle East began their fasts. In the Muslim lunar calendar, months begin only when the new moon is...

Indonesia to deport Japanese man accused of role in $90 million investment fraud

Mar. 12, 2024 02:33 AM EDT

BATAM, Indonesia (AP) — A Japanese man accused of helping to run a $90 million investment scam will be sent home after four years on the run, Indonesian authorities said Tuesday. Yusuke Yamazaki, 43, was arrested off Bulan island in Kepulauan Riau province on Jan. 31, while...

At least 26 dead and 11 missing after flash floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island

Mar. 11, 2024 06:43 AM EDT

PADANG, Indonesia (AP) — Rescuers recovered more bodies as waters began to recede after flash floods and landslides caused by torrential rains on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, which have killed at least 26 people and left 11 missing, officials said Monday. Monsoon rains and rising...

At least 19 dead and 7 missing as landslide and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island

Mar. 10, 2024 01:58 AM EST

PADANG, Indonesia (AP) — Torrential rains have triggered flash floods and a landslide on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, killing at least 19 people and leaving seven others missing, officials said Sunday. Tons of mud, rocks and uprooted trees rolled down a mountain late Friday,...

What is Ramadan and how do Muslims observe the Islamic holy month?

Mar. 08, 2024 01:37 AM EST

CAIRO (AP) — Observant Muslims the world over will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts. For Muslims, it's a time of increased worship, charity and good deeds. Socially, it often brings families and friends together in festive...

Indonesia's likely next president made 4-star general despite links to alleged human rights abuses

Feb. 28, 2024 00:59 AM EST

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Wednesday awarded an honorary four-star general rank to Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, a former high-ranking army officer who is linked to human rights abuses and who emerged as the apparent winner of the Feb. 14 presidential...

An earthquake with a preliminary 5.6 magnitude shakes Indonesia's capital. No reports of casualties

Feb. 25, 2024 09:36 AM EST

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A moderately strong earthquake late Sunday shook parts of Indonesia’s main island of Java and the country’s capital. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey said that the shallow quake had a preliminary...