When most people hear "Indonesia," their minds instantly go to Bali-an island known for its beaches, yoga retreats, rice terraces, and vibrant nightlife. Bali has become of a well known name for ...

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Home to over 156 million people , Java is the most populated island on Earth, surpassing the populations of nearly every country worldwide. According to population data compiled by The World in Maps , ...

A strong and shallow undersea earthquake shook the eastern side of Indonesia’s main island of Java on Friday, causing some damage but no immediate reports of casualties. The U.S. Geological Survey ...

A copper mine in Pacitan district on the island of Java has been temporarily closed by Indonesia’s mining ministry after contaminated irrigation water allegedly harmed food crops belonging to 200 ...

Indonesian rescuers recovered 10 bodies that were swept away in flash floods or buried under tons of mud and rocks that hit hilly villages on the country’s main island of Java, officials said Monday.

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tourism is not only about having fun in amusement parks or refreshing the eyes with visits to natural tourist destinations, but there are also alternatives such as religious ...

Landslides and Flash Floods on Indonesia’s Java Island Leave 17 Dead and 8 Missing JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian rescuers recovered the bodies of at least 17 people who were swept away in flash ...

Indonesia's Mount Semeru volcano has erupted, sending ash billowing into the sky and sparking evacuations on the country's main island, Java. Authorities raised the volcano's warning status to the ...