Indonesia

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Suspected suicide bombing in Indonesia

Several police officers wounded in explosion outside police headquarters in city of Medan.

For the first time:

Muslim delegation from Indonesia visits Israel Diamond Exchange

Indonesian Chamber of Commerce tours and meets senior officials of Israeli Diamond Exchange in Ramat Gan.

Jews live in the shadows in Muslim-majority Indonesia

Yaakov Baruch, rabbi at Indonesia's only synagogue says he hides his Jewish identity in public, there's 'no denying' tolerance is fading.

Indonesia, Australia sign long-awaited trade deal

Trade agreement to aid cattle, sheep farmers as well as universities and health care providers.

Australia targets March signing of stalled Indonesia trade deal

Indonesia, Australia, to sign multi-billion-dollar trade deal after nearly a decade of negotiations.

West Papua:

Thousands displaced by Indonesia bombing, suspected chem weapons

Humanitarian crisis in West Papua as thousands displaced escaping bombing and suspected chemical weapons use by Indonesian military.

Jewish groups offer assistance after Indonesian tsunami

Tsunami in Indonesia has left more than 400 dead and thousands homeless.

Number of dead in Indonesia tsunami climbs to 429

Death toll in Indonesian tsunami nearly doubles, with number of injured topping 1,500.

Death toll rises to 222 after tsunami devastates Indonesia

Indonesian authorities report at least 222 dead, 'many more missing' after volcano erupts, causing massive tsunami waves.

62 dead as tsunami hits Indonesia

At least 62 dead, 20 missing after tsunami hits the coast around Indonesia's Sunda Strait following eruption of Krakatoa volcano.

Malaysia and Indonesia sink Australia’s Embassy move to Jerusalem

Indonesia plane crash:

Lion Air jet wreckage possibly found

Rescue teams work to recover remains of victims from plane crash in Indonesia.

Cause of Indonesian plane crash still a mystery

New Lion Air Boeing 737-800 crashes into sea shortly after takeoff in Jakarta; all 189 aboard feared dead.

Indonesian airplane crashes into sea

Lion Air passenger jet with 188 people on board crashes into the sea shortly after takeoff from Jakarta.

Indonesia: 2,045 killed, 5,000 missing

Indonesia ends search for disaster survivors, focuses efforts on helping those who have already been located.

Indonesia: Death toll from earthquake, tsunami climbs to 1,234

Number of dead from earthquake and tsunami on Friday continues to rise, and more quakes continue to hit the region.

408 killed in Indonesia tsunami

Thousands of buildings collapse following earthquake in Indonesia, followed by six-meter tsunami that washed away bodies and sea vessels.

Indonesia: Gay 'couple' flogged over 80 times

Gay men, 13 others, receive public floggings while crowd chants 'hit them harder.'

Search progresses for dozens missing in Indonesia ferry sinking

Number of missing persons much higher than authorities initially thought. Ferry had no passenger list.

Netanyahu meets leader of 60 million Muslims

At AJC Global Forum 2018 in Israel, Yahya Cholil Staquf, who, as General Secretary of the Nahdlatul Ulama Supreme Council and

'Hamas is trying to murder us, you hypocrites'

MK Yoel Razvozov attacks Qatar and Indonesia parliament heads: 'Hamas trying to murder citizens of Israel - and you defend it.'

Indonesia's once multiple ties with Israel

Tens of thousands rally against Israel in Indonesia

80,000 protesters call to recognize eastern Jerusalem as capital of 'Palestine,' declare Trump decision 'legally null and void.'

Watch: Timelapse footage of Bali volcano erupting

Clouds of thick smoke well from Mount Agung, Indonesia's tallest volcano.

Indonesia issues 'red alert' volcano warning

Indonesian authorities evacuate area around Mount Agung, warn eruption may occur 'at any time.'

'Selfies with Hitler' at Indonesian museum

At Indonesian museum, visitors take selfies with Hitler figure and Auschwitz backdrop.

Watch: What happens when the President gets stuck in traffic?

Indonesian president marches 2 kilometers along the road in the heat of the sun to bypass traffic and get to army ceremony on time.

The last Jews of Indonesia speak out

Only 200 Jews remain in the Indonesian capital called Jakarta.

In Muslim Indonesia, tiny Jewish community lives on

The modest synagogue on Sulawesi island is the only synagogue in the nation of 255 million people.

Indonesian 'Nazi café' closes down, citing lack of interest

Controversial Nazi-themed café in the city of Bandung closes over lack of customers, but plans to open elsewhere.

Trump's Indonesia partner considers runnning for president

Trump's Indonesian business partner considers running for president if 'no one else can fix the country's problems.'

Fire on Indonesia tourist boat leaves 23 dead, dozens injured

Emergency teams rescue 200, bring 32 to hospitals after fire breaks out on Indonesia tourist boat.

Death toll in Indonesian earthquake rises to 54

Earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale hits Indonesian island of Sumatra.

Indonesia rejects Netanyahu's call for bilateral relations

Indonesian officials say the country stands firm in its support for a Palestinian state and will not have bilateral relations with Israel.

Indonesia arrests 14 would-be jihadists, including children

Authorities stop more than a dozen people, including children, intending to join jihadist groups in Syria.

Report: Israel blocks Indonesian foreign minister's visit to PA

Indonesian FM prevented from visiting Ramallah, after president calls on Muslim states to unite to fight Israel.

Muslim body calls for economic war on Israel

OIC summit vows 'settlement' boycott and full support for PA; in attendance was Abbas and Sudanese war criminal Omar al-Bashir.

Indonesia: Muslim world must unite in support of Palestinians

President Joko Widodo tells Organization of Islamic Cooperation that organization is useless unless it fights Israel.

Indonesian capital rocked by combined terror attacks

At least 14 terrorists carry out six bombing attacks, engage in firefights with police across the city. Source claims ISIS responsible.

Why BDS can't win

Australia warns: ISIS is eyeing Indonesia for 'caliphate'

Australian Attorney-General warns ISIS is working to boost its presence in Indonesia, which would make it easier to attack Western targets.

Jakarta hopes jaded jihadists can jinx ISIS

Meatball seller and others become disillusioned with ISIS's promises of riches - can they discourage Indonesia's growing terror problem?

Flight Disappears Over Papua; 54 People on Board

Small domestic aircraft vanishes during short-haul flight after losing contact with air traffic control.

Indonesia Grants Israeli Badminton Player Visa

World Jewish Congress welcomes news that Misha Zilberman, who represented Israel in the 2012 Olympics, will be allowed to play.

Indonesia Holds Up Visa for Israeli Badminton Player

Israeli badminton player Misha Zilberman may miss championships in Indonesia after authorities fail to grant him a visa.

Massive Volcano Strands Tourists in Indonesia

Five airports close in Indonesia during peak tourist season, leaving thousands of vacationers unable to leave.

Over 100 Feared Dead in Indonesia Army Plane Crash

Hercules military plane crashes in provincial capital, with officials saying all 113 on board died likely in addition to others on ground.

ISIS Chemical Weapon Attack - in Indonesia?

Indonesian police say gas attack in Jakarta last month was the work of jihadists returning home from Syria.

Indonesians Flock to Islamic State for 'Better Sharia Life'

16 Indonesians, mostly women and children, arrested in Turkey on way to ISIS, after 16 others did the same - what is driving them?

How Can the Largest Muslim State Stop Giving ISIS Terrorists?

Indonesia is becoming a key source of ISIS fighters; a local think-tank says the state has been weak in fighting the phenomenon.

Crashed AirAsia Flight's Black Boxes Found

Pings from the crucial data recorder, cockpit voice recorder detected in the Java Sea in latest development of mysterious crash.

Indonesia Asks Washington to Help Locate Missing Plane

Indonesia requests help from the United States to search for missing AirAsia jetliner which disappeared on Sunday.

Indonesia Says Missing Plane Likely at Bottom of the Sea

Indonesian authorities believe missing AirAsia jet is likely at the bottom of the sea, based on radar data from its last contact.

Indonesia Denies Hamas Request for Representative Office

Despite legislative support, Indonesia's government denied Hamas' request to open official office in Jakarta.

Jerusalem is the '2016 Islamic Tourism Capital'

PA official says Organization of Islamic Cooperation selected Jerusalem in international forum to 'break Israel's siege.'

International Community Pledges $220 Million to PA

Jakarta conference for 'Palestinian refugees' sees huge donations to PA - but it is not enough for the UNRWA.

Nazi-Themed Cafe Relents Amid International Pressure

Owner of Nazi-themed cafe in central Indonesia has agreed to close down shop after coming under a whirlwind of international pressure.

Indonesian Police Arrest 11 Over Planned US Embassy Attack

Indonesian police arrested 11 Islamic extremists who were allegedly planning an attack on the U.S. embassy in Jakarta.

Huge Aftershocks Trigger Second Tsunami Alert in Indonesia

Three strong aftershocks have triggered a second tsunami warning for Indonesia after a massive earthquake struck the area.