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Hikers found dead clinging to each other after Dukono eruption
world-news15 days ago

Hikers found dead clinging to each other after Dukono eruption

Two Singaporean hikers, Heng Wen Qiang Timothy and Shahin Muhrez bin Abdul Hamid, were found dead beneath rock debris after Mount Dukono erupted on Halmahera, Indonesia, with a third victim, Indonesian woman Enjel, also killed; about 150 rescuers searched a dangerous crater rim amid ongoing volcanic activity, and 17 other hikers survived. Authorities closed the four-kilometer crater zone and are reviewing possible negligence by tour operators as ash plumes rose high into the sky. The bodies were recovered in a complex operation, and autopsies are planned as investigations continue.

Jakarta cracks down on massive online gambling network, 321 arrests
world15 days ago

Jakarta cracks down on massive online gambling network, 321 arrests

Indonesian police in Jakarta arrested 321 foreigners tied to a large online gambling network operating across about 75 betting platforms; the suspects, including Vietnamese and Chinese nationals, worked in roles from customer service to finance, with many entering on short-term visas. Investigations continue to identify organizers and backers, and those charged could face up to nine years in prison and fines.

Mount Dukono Eruption in Indonesia Claims Lives, Injures Climbers
world-news17 days ago

Mount Dukono Eruption in Indonesia Claims Lives, Injures Climbers

Mount Dukono in North Maluku, Indonesia, erupted Friday morning, killing three people—including two Singaporeans and one Indonesian—and injuring at least five climbers, as an ash plume rose roughly 10,000 meters; authorities continue search-and-rescue operations and are investigating potential negligence by tour operators, with the volcano at a Level II alert.

Hikers killed as restricted Mount Dukono erupts during online-content climb
world17 days ago

Hikers killed as restricted Mount Dukono erupts during online-content climb

Mount Dukono on Halmahera island erupted Friday, sending an ash plume high into the sky in a zone officials had restricted due to high alert. About 20 climbers went up the volcano to film online content despite warnings; three people were killed and five injured as rescue efforts faced ongoing eruptions and rough terrain. By Friday afternoon, 17 climbers had been evacuated, including seven Singaporeans and two Indonesians who aided the operation; police say the climbers knew the mountain was restricted but proceeded anyway and will question those who joined the ascent.

Mount Dukono eruption kills three hikers in Indonesia
world17 days ago

Mount Dukono eruption kills three hikers in Indonesia

Mount Dukono in North Maluku erupted on Friday morning, sending a 10-km ash column and prompting a rescue operation for about 20 hikers. Three people—two foreigners and a local resident—died, fifteen were injured and hospitalized, and all surviving hikers were evacuated as authorities investigate possible negligence by operators who allowed hiking despite safety closures and warnings to stay outside the crater’s 4km radius.

Tragedy in Halmahera: Mount Dukono erupts in restricted zone, killing hikers
world18 days ago

Tragedy in Halmahera: Mount Dukono erupts in restricted zone, killing hikers

Three hikers—two Singaporeans and a local—were killed when Mount Dukono erupted in a restricted area on Halmahera Island; 15 climbers have descended, with others still missing as search-and-rescue operations continue. The eruption sent a six-mile-high ash cloud, but no towns were threatened, and the guide and porter may face charges for guiding people into the prohibited zone.

Four Soldiers Stand Trial for Acid Attack on Activist Critical of Militarisation
world26 days ago

Four Soldiers Stand Trial for Acid Attack on Activist Critical of Militarisation

Four Indonesian soldiers appeared in a Jakarta military court charged with prem­editated assault for an acid attack on activist Andrie Yunus, who campaigns against militarisation. The March 12 attack left Yunus with burns over more than 20% of his face and body and blinded in one eye. The defendants, reportedly linked to the military’s Strategic Intelligence Agency, allegedly acted without official orders, and the attack was planned at a military lodge with fluids sourced from a workshop. The maximum sentence is 12 years. A May 6 hearing is expected to feature witnesses as the case continues, with rights groups noting broader links to the assault.