On Tuesday, Microsoft announced plans to invest $1.7 billion in Indonesia over the next four years for the development of new cloud and AI infrastructure. This announcement coincided with a meeting between CEO Satya Nadella and Indonesian President Joko Widodo on the same day.
Indonesian authorities issued a cautionary statement on Wednesday, alerting to the potential for tsunami waves as the activity of Mount Ruang escalates. They emphasized that the volcanic eruption, ongoing for several days, has reached its peak level.
Rescuers have located the remains of the last missing hiker following a volcanic eruption on Indonesia's Mount Marapi on Sunday, raising the death toll to 23. The search for the remaining 10 missing hikers resumed on Tuesday after a temporary halt due to safety concerns. Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency confirmed the recovery of the final body on Wednesday.
The death toll resulting from a volcanic eruption in Indonesia has risen to 22, as rescuers discovered an additional nine bodies. The search for the 10 missing hikers on Mount Marapi, initially halted due to safety concerns, resumed on Tuesday. By afternoon, officials reported the recovery of nine bodies, with one still missing, while twelve injured hikers received treatment in hospitals.
Eleven hikers were discovered lifeless in the vicinity of Indonesia's Mount Marapi volcano following a weekend eruption, according to rescuers. Twelve others remain unaccounted for, and the search was halted on Monday due to a subsequent smaller eruption. Despite the main eruption on Sunday affecting 75 hikers in the area, most were successfully evacuated. Mount Marapi emitted a 3km (9,800ft) ash cloud, casting a shadow over the sky and covering nearby villages in ash. As one of Indonesia's 127 active volcanoes, Mount Marapi is popular among hikers; however, the deadliest eruption occurred in 1979, claiming 60 lives.
Several candidates for Miss Universe Indonesia have filed police complaints against organizers, alleging sexual abuse. The contestants claim that they were instructed to remove their tops for "body checks" and photographs just two days prior to the finals on August 3rd. Organizers purportedly told the women that they needed to assess any scars, cellulite, or tattoos on their bodies. This incident has raised concerns about violating the rights of the contestants, with one stating that it has taken a toll on her mental well-being and sleep.
The death toll from a stampede at a football match at a stadium in Indonesia’s East Java province has been...