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A bomb exploded during Friday prayers at a mosque inside a Jakarta high school, injuring 54 people, with the suspect being a 17-year-old student. Authorities are investigating the motive, and evidence suggests the presence of weapons and a homemade bomb, though officials are cautious about labeling it a terrorist act.
The U.S. women's gymnastics team faced challenges during the qualifiers at the 2025 World Championships in Jakarta, with some rough performances and injuries highlighting a transitional period for the team as they navigate the absence of key veterans and introduce new talent.
Dulcy Caylor, age 17, secured her first spot at the 2025 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta by winning the USA Gymnastics Women’s World Selection Event, especially after key teammates withdrew due to injuries, showcasing her impressive performance across multiple apparatuses.
Protests in Jakarta resumed after motorcycle taxi driver Affan Kurniawan was killed when an armored police vehicle ran into him during a demonstration over economic and political issues. The incident has sparked outrage, with calls for investigations and protests against police violence, economic inequality, and political allowances. Authorities have responded with tear gas and water cannons, and the incident highlights ongoing concerns about police brutality in Indonesia.
Dua Lipa canceled her Jakarta concert on November 9 due to safety concerns with the stage, expressing her disappointment and assuring fans of ticket refunds. The cancellation was part of her Radical Optimism tour, which began six months after her third album release. Dua emphasized her commitment to safety and her eagerness to return to perform for her fans in the future.
The captain and copilot of a Batik Air A320 flight from Kendari to Jakarta fell asleep for 28 minutes during the flight, with both pilots taking turns napping while the other communicated with air traffic controllers. The incident was attributed to pilot fatigue, with the copilot not having rested sufficiently the night before. The airline stated it operates with an adequate rest policy and is committed to implementing safety recommendations, while the report made safety recommendations regarding checking pilots' physical and mental conditions and carrying out cockpit checks.
Jakarta, Indonesia's most populous city, is plagued by severe air pollution caused by a toxic combination of coal-fired power plants, vehicle and motorcycle exhaust, trash burning, and industrial emissions. The pollution has led to a rise in respiratory illnesses and deaths, with air pollution potentially contributing to over 10,000 deaths and 5,000 hospitalizations in Jakarta in 2019. The government is struggling to balance the rising demand for industrialization with the need to cut carbon emissions and protect public health. Efforts to address the issue include promoting public transportation and electric vehicles, but progress has been slow. Tightening regulations for emissions from factories and industries is also necessary to combat the pollution problem.
In an effort to combat dangerous levels of air pollution in Jakarta, some civil servants have begun working from home, with plans to gradually increase the number of remote workers. The city's air quality has deteriorated to hazardous levels, prompting President Joko Widodo to call for urgent government intervention. The policy will apply to government offices, but not to essential services such as hospitals and public transport. Indonesian officials are under pressure ahead of the ASEAN Summit, which will be held in Jakarta, and have acknowledged that the president's persistent cough may be related to the worsening air pollution.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has been suffering from a persistent cough for the past month, which may be linked to the worsening air quality in Jakarta, one of the most polluted cities in the world. The president's cough comes after losing a citizen lawsuit in 2021 that held him responsible for the capital's air pollution. Despite appeals, the verdict remains unchanged. The government's response to the air pollution crisis has been criticized as inadequate, with activists and plaintiffs calling for urgent action. Plans to relocate the capital to East Kalimantan have been met with skepticism, seen as a way to shift the problem rather than address it.
Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, has been ranked as the most polluted city in the world by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir. The city consistently registers unhealthy air pollution levels, with recent measurements showing PM 2.5 pollutants 13.4 times higher than the safe level recommended by the World Health Organization. President Joko Widodo has proposed relocating the capital city to Nusantara as a solution to the issue. Jakarta residents have long complained about toxic air, leading to a civil lawsuit in 2021 that demanded government action. Indonesia, the world's fourth most populous country, is currently in its dry season, which exacerbates air pollution.
Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, has been ranked as the world's most polluted city for four days this week, according to air quality monitoring firm IQAir. The city's toxic smog, caused by industrial pollution, traffic congestion, and coal-powered plants, has led to "unhealthy" levels of PM2.5, which can cause respiratory problems. President Joko Widodo plans to address pollution levels by reducing the city's burden and completing a metro train network. Activists have sued the government for negligence in protecting residents from air pollution, and although Indonesia has pledged to stop building new coal-fired power plants, the government is expanding existing ones.
Foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and partner countries are meeting in Jakarta to discuss the situation in Myanmar, which continues to divide ASEAN and cause global concern. Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi emphasized the need for ASEAN to navigate complex challenges and promote collaboration amidst the crisis.