The entire Mount Bromo tourist area in East Java, Indonesia, has been completely closed to visitors following a widening wildfire that has burned across sections of the national park, according to official statements. Authorities have mobilized firefighting efforts, including aerial water bombing operations, to tackle the flames as emergency teams struggle to contain the blaze … Read more
Traffic congestion in the Senopati area of South Jakarta has intensified significantly following the emergency dismantling of a pedestrian bridge (JPO) on Jalan Tendean. The structure was rendered unstable after being struck by a crane truck, forcing authorities to close lanes to facilitate safe removal and debris clearance. According to reports from the Jakarta Metropolitan … Read more
Jakarta Metropolitan Police have arrested a suspect following a bomb threat at SDN Srengseng Sawah 15, a primary school in South Jakarta, according to reports from detikNews. The arrest follows a security operation that saw the school evacuated and swept by authorities to ensure the safety of students and staff. The incident disrupted the school’s … Read more
Indonesian police have intensified their investigation into three separate corruption cases following a series of raids, including a high-profile search at Cafe de’Clan. The operation, led by the National Police’s Corruption Crime Task Force (Kortas Tipidkor), focuses on uncovering illicit financial flows and asset ownership linked to ongoing graft inquiries. Authorities confirmed that the searches … Read more
East Java Regional Police are hunting a suspect identified as Erlan following the death of a Bangkalan civil servant found inside a car at Juanda International Airport. The victim was discovered dead in a vehicle parked at the airport, prompting an investigation by the East Java Regional Police (Polda Jatim). Family members of the deceased … Read more
A persistent fire at the Jatiwaringin landfill (TPA Jatiwaringin) continues to burn after a week of firefighting efforts, with the Ministry of Environment reporting that only 3.6 percent of the affected area remains active. The blaze has forced 28 local residents into temporary shelters due to smoke, according to reports from Kompas.com and detikNews. Firefighters … Read more
West Java Police Arrest Man for Alleged Three-Year Captivity and Abuse of Girlfriend in Bandung West Java Regional Police (Polda Jabar) have arrested a man identified as Taufik Hidayat for the alleged kidnapping and physical abuse of his girlfriend in Bandung, Indonesia. Authorities report that the suspect maintained the victim’s captivity and subjected her to … Read more
Montreal police confirmed that a man was shot and killed during a tactical intervention on September 2, 2024, triggering an immediate investigation by independent oversight authorities. The Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) reported the incident occurred during an attempt to apprehend an individual, resulting in the death of the suspect. While … Read more
The Indonesian Army (TNI AD) has confirmed that a misunderstanding involving a military officer’s aide during the Mandiri Jogja Marathon 2026 was caused by a detached race identification bib. The incident, which occurred during the widely attended sporting event in Yogyakarta, drew public attention following reports of a confrontation between a military official and race … Read more
Environmental Cleanup Efforts Intensify at Jakarta’s Muara Angke Coastline The coastal waters of Muara Angke, Jakarta, have long been the subject of environmental concern, characterized by the accumulation of massive deposits of debris that local residents and observers have frequently described as a “garbage island.” This persistent ecological challenge has drawn renewed attention from authorities … Read more