Jakarta
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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.
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Yi warns Asians avoid being used as 'chess piece' by powers
TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – China's foreign minister warned on Monday that countries should avoid being used as "chess pieces" by major powers in a region that he said was at risk of being reshaped by geopolitical factors.
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6.7-magnitude quake strikes Indonesia: media
TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – A 6.7-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia with strong tremors felt in the country's capital Jakarta on Friday, but there was no tsunami alert issued, the media have reported.
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Tehran condoles with Jakarta on victims of lost naval sub
TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman expressed Tehran’s condolences over the sinking of an Indonesian submarine in which a number of Indonesian soldiers were killed.
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Indonesian divers find parts of plane wreckage in Java Sea
TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – Indonesian divers on Sunday located parts of the wreckage of a Boeing 737-500 at a depth of 23 meters in the Java Sea, a day after the aircraft with 62 people onboard crashed shortly after takeoff from Jakarta.
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By: Mohammad Ali Haqshenas
A glimpse at Jakarta’s Old Town
JAKARTA, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Built in the 17th century by Dutch colonial rule, the Old Town (also known as the Old Batavia and Kota Tua) has remained in a good shape after some restoration projects. The town has turned into a major tourist attraction in Jakarta.
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Jakarta’s Old Town, a must-see destination frozen from colonial era
JAKARTA, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Entering the town’s main square, one can truly feel Dutch colonial rule and its architectural touches which have remained almost in a good shape.
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By: Mohammad Ali Haqshenas
Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta
JAKARTA, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Istiqlal (meaning 'independence') Mosque was built with unique architecture in the Indonesian capital to mark the country's independence and be a symbol of tolerance among different religions. Here we will take a look at the mosque.
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Why you cannot afford to miss Jakarta’s Istiqlal Mosque
JAKARTA, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Sure there are many must-see destinations in Indonesia but one special mosque in Jakarta is a visit that will never be forgotten.
