‘Many more could die’: Urgent plea for Rohingya refugees trapped at sea | Rohingya News

‘Many more could die’: Urgent plea for Rohingya refugees trapped at sea | Rohingya News

At least one passenger on a boat carrying 185 refugees has died, with dozens more in ‘critical condition’, warns UNHCR. Fears are growing for scores of Rohingya refugees believed to be stranded at sea in the Indian Ocean, after a boat they set off in from Bangladesh saw its engine…

Indonesian leader’s son brushes off ‘nepo baby’ tag in solid debate showing | Elections News

Indonesian leader’s son brushes off ‘nepo baby’ tag in solid debate showing | Elections News

Medan, Indonesia – As the vice presidential candidates took to the stage for Indonesia’s second televised presidential debate on Friday, all eyes were on Gibran Rakabuming Raka – perhaps the most controversial vice presidential candidate in Indonesia’s history. Batting away charges of inexperience and nepotism, Gibran, the 36-year-old son of…

The top 10 moments that shaped women’s football in 2023 | Football News

The top 10 moments that shaped women’s football in 2023 | Football News

It was the year that saw Australia and New Zealand host the biggest and most-watched FIFA Women’s World Cup, which culminated with Spain’s crowning moment as first-time champions with a win over one of the pre-tournament favourites England. Women’s football giants United States faltered at the quarterfinal stage and several…

Tensions rise as two more boats with over 300 Rohingya land in Indonesia | Rohingya News

Tensions rise as two more boats with over 300 Rohingya land in Indonesia | Rohingya News

Since November, more than 1,500 refugees have arrived in Indonesia’s Aceh province, triggering anger among the locals. Over 300 Rohingya refugees have arrived on the coast of Aceh province in Indonesia after weeks of drifting across the sea from Bangladesh. The emaciated survivors – children, women and men – told…

Indonesians rally in support of Palestinians in Gaza | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Indonesians rally in support of Palestinians in Gaza | Israel-Palestine conflict News

More than one thousand pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather in front of landmark palace in North Sumatra’s Medan. Medan, Indonesia – More than 1000 Indonesians have rallied in support of Palestine in North Sumatra’s biggest city and capital, with attendees describing their fellow Muslims in the Middle East as being “like family”….

Death toll rises to 13 after Mount Marapi eruption, climbers still missing | Volcanoes News

Death toll rises to 13 after Mount Marapi eruption, climbers still missing | Volcanoes News

Two more bodies were found late on Monday, an Indonesian official says, as volcanic activity hampers rescue mission. Thirteen climbers have been declared dead since the Mount Marapi volcano erupted in Indonesia on Sunday, with the head of the local rescue service saying two more bodies were found. “The total…

11 climbers dead, 12 missing after eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Marapi | News

11 climbers dead, 12 missing after eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Marapi | News

Authorities say 75 people were in the area when the West Sumatra volcano erupted on Sunday. Eleven climbers have been killed and 12 more are missing after the eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Marapi, local officials have said. Seventy-five people were in the area when the volcano in West Sumatra erupted…

Rohingya refugees reach Indonesia shores in latest boat arrival | Rohingya News

Rohingya refugees reach Indonesia shores in latest boat arrival | Rohingya News

More than 100 Rohingya refugees, including women and children, have landed in Indonesia’s westernmost province, officials say, but locals have threatened to push them back out to sea. Hundreds more of the mostly Muslim refugees from Myanmar were trapped on board another two unseaworthy vessels adrift in the Andaman Sea,…