Indonesia

Indonesia's Merapi volcano erupts, spews hot cloud

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Indonesia's Merapi volcano erupted on Saturday, spewing hot cloud up to seven kilometers, the country's disaster management agency said in a statement.

At least 15 killed in Indonesia landslide, dozens missing

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – At least 15 people have been killed, with dozens missing after torrential rains and landslides hit Indonesia’s Natuna region on the edge of the South China Sea.

Fire at Indonesia's Pertamina fuel storage station kills 17

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – A large fire broke out Friday evening at a fuel storage depot in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, killing at least 17 people.

5.1 earthquake hits offshore Papua, Indonesia

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – The European-Mediterranean Seismological Center announced that a magnitude-5.1 earthquake hit near the north coast of Papua in Indonesia.

7.0-magnitude earthquake hits eastern Indonesia

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – An offshore earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 hit near eastern Indonesia's Maluku islands on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported, triggering a tsunami warning that was later lifted.

Indonesia rattled by 7.6 magnitude quake (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – Indonesia was struck by a 7.6 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday off the Tanimbar islands, prompting panicked residents in the area to flee their homes, although a tsunami warning was lifted after three hours.

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes Indonesia

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Tanimbar region in Indonesia on Tuesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.

9 dead, 2 injured from coal mine explosion in Indonesia

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – A coal mine exploded in Indonesia's western province of West Sumatra on Friday, leaving nine workers dead, two others injured and one missing, an official said.

Suspected suicide blast at Indonesian police station kills 2

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Two people were killed and six wounded in the Indonesian city of Bandung on Wednesday when a man blew himself up at a police station.

Magnitude 6.2 quake rattles Indonesia's Bali, Java islands

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – A 6.2-magnitude earthquake rattled Indonesia's Bali and Java islands on Tuesday, the country's geophysics agency said.

Hundreds evacuated after Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupts

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Indonesia’s highest volcano on its most densely populated island erupted early on Sunday, spewing a column of ash 1.5km into the air and prompting evacuations of residents from the eruption area.

Magnitude 6.4 quake hits Indonesia's West Java

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – A magnitude 6.4 quake hit Indonesia's West Java area on Saturday at a depth of 118 km (73 miles), the country's geophysics agency BMKG said.

Death toll in Indonesian quake rises to 321

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – The death toll from an earthquake that hit Indonesia's island of Java last week rose to 321 as rescuers found more bodies on Sunday, the national disaster mitigation agency said.

Death toll in Indonesia quake rises to 162, hundreds injured

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – A powerful earthquake has shaken Indonesia’s main island of Java, killing 162 people and injuring hundreds of others – with rescuers searching for survivors trapped under the rubble amid a series of aftershocks.

More than 40 killed, 700 hurt in Indonesian earthquake

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's West Java province on Monday killing 46 people, the national disaster agency said, as rescue workers and authorities worked to determine the full extent of the damage.

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Development of Iran-Indonesia maritime coop. source of pride

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – The development of maritime relations between Iran and Indonesia will cause progress and pride in the Islamic world, the commander of the Iranian peace and friendship flotilla said.

Iran Army flotilla docks at Indonesia's Port of Jakarta

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – The peace and friendship flotilla of the Iran Army Navy docked at the Port of Jakarta in Indonesia.

Iranian students shine at scientific event in Indonesia

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Scientific secretary of Avicenna National Festival said on Saturday that Iranian students won 13 medals in the International Science & Invention Competitions 2022 held in Indonesia.

Big fire engulfs Jakarta mosque's dome

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – The large dome of the Jami Mosque in North Jakarta caught fire and collapsed at around 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday during renovation works, sending thick black smoke into the air., media have reported.

Putin, Zelensky reportedly agree to attend G20 summit in Bali

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – A media report indicates that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are likely to attend the upcoming G20 summit to be held in Indonesia.

129 dead in Indonesia football stampede (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Indonesian police say at least 129 people have been killed and dozens injured in a stampede during a riot at a football match in the province of East Java.

Amir-Abdollahian holds meetings with counterparts in NY

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) –In continuation of his intensive talks on the sidelines of 77th UN General Assembly, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met and held talks with Malian, Indonesian and Bruneian counterparts on Tuesday.

Iran willing to expand ties with Indonesia in all areas

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – The Iranian President has told a visiting delegation from Indonesia that Tehran is willing to expand relations with the most populous Muslim country in all fields.

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Iran, Indonesia significant Muslim states in region, world

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Indonesia, as the most populous Muslim country in the world, and Iran, as a significant country in the region, can represent the real image of Islam to the world, Chief Justice of Iran said on Wednesday.

Quake shakes west Indonesia, 'no immediate reports of damage'

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – A strong undersea earthquake struck Indonesia's Sumatra island late Tuesday, causing residents to panic, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage.

Xi and Putin confirmed to go to November’s G20 summit in Bali

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Indonesia’s president, who has cast himself as a mediator over Ukraine, says both leaders will travel to resort island.

Raeisi congratulates Indonesia on Independence Day

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – President Ebrahim Raeisi congratulated his Indonesian counterpart on Independence Day of Indonesia and expressed hope for further strengthening of relations between the two countries. 

Iran basketball gains easy won vs Syria in Asian cup

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – The Iranian men's national basketball team defeated Syria in its opening match in the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 on Wednesday.

Saudi FM, Borrell discuss JCPOA on sidelines of G20 summit

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – Saudi Foreign Minister discussed developments related to JCPOA revival negotiations with the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on e sidelines of the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia.