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Riyadh Air opens bookings for Jakarta flights starting in November
Riyadh Air has opened ticket sales for a new direct service between Riyadh and Jakarta, scheduled to launch on 16 November 2026. The airline plans three weekly flights using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, making the Indonesian capital its 16th destination available for booking. Flights from Riyadh are scheduled to depart at 22:50 and arrive at Jakarta’s […]
Oct 6, 2026 · byAviation24.be
Missing Lao Critic in Thailand Feared ‘Disappeared’
Click to expand Image Flags of member countries fly at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, Indonesia, April 22, 2021. © 2021 AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana, File Three weeks ago, 26-year-old Lao activist Khieo Lapchanh, an asylum seeker in Thailand, vanished in Samut Sakhon province following his shift at the restaurant where he worked. Khieo’s disappearance in the early hours of September 15 came one day before his first interview with the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) in Bangkok. Thai authorities have yet to provide any information regarding his whereabouts. Khieo had been posting videos critical of the Lao government to his Facebook page, Khiew Channel, which had about 158,000 followers. According to Manushya Foundation, a rights group that supported him, he had faced coordinated harassment, doxxing, and death threats. After Lao officials visited his mother's home in Laos this year on March 31 and April 17 concerning his activities, Khieo stopped posting political content. Given the threats he faced and the history of enforced disappearances of Lao activists both in Laos and abroad, Thai authorities should urgently locate him. On September 27, Human Rights Watch visited the area near the restaurant where Khieo worked and the building where he lived. Several businesses with cameras facing the street said their footage from the night of September 15 had already been automatically deleted. Khieo's case fits a troubling pattern of Lao activists abroad being targeted by transnational repression: efforts by governments or their agents to silence dissent by committing human rights abuses against their nationals or diaspora members outside their territorial jurisdiction. Od Sayavong, a Lao democracy activist and UNHCR-recognized refugee, forcibly disappeared in Bangkok in August 2019. His fate remains unknown and the Thai police investigation stalled. In May 2023, Lao activist Bounsuan Kitiyano was shot dead in Thailand’s Ubon Ratchathani province. Thailand has committed to preventing enforced disappearances under domestic and international law. The Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Act, in force since February 2023, obligates Thai authorities to investigate cases in which state involvement is possible, and allows the Department of Special Investigation to take over such cases. Thai authorities have not said whether they are treating Khieo's case under this law. They should immediately escalate the investigation and make genuine efforts to find out what happened to Khieo. Concerned governments should also press Lao authorities for any information about Khieo Lapchanh's whereabouts, including whether he is in their custody.
How Much More Trump Trouble Can Indonesia’s Prabowo Take?
Jakarta’s attempts to align with Washington face a growing backlash at home.
Oct 6, 2026 · byForeign Policy📰
Riyadh Air Schedules Jakarta Nov 2026 Launch
Published at 2300PDT 04OCT26 / 0600GMT 05OCT26 Riyadh Air in November 2026 plans to launch service to Indonesia, where the airline plans Riyadh – Jakarta launch on 16NOV26. Boeing 787-9 to operate this route 3 times weekly. RX869 RUH2145 – 1030+1CGK 789 135 RX870 CGK1300 – 1840RUH 789 246
Oct 5, 2026 · byAeroRoutes
Qantas & Jetstar Launching 3 New Nonstop International Routes: See Full List Now
New daily flights and aircraft swaps promise boosted Bali and Jakarta capacity as airlines eye peak season demand.
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UAE jiu-jitsu team caps Asian Games campaign with record five golds
NAGOYA: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team, sponsored by Mubadala Investment Company, finished its campaign at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 with eight medals, including a record five golds, two silvers and one bronze. The team’s best-ever gold medal tally at the Asian Games underlines the UAE’s strength in the sport and the success of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation’s efforts to develop athletes capable of winning internationally. The UAE’s gold medallists were Balqees Alhashmi (women’s 48kg), Khaled Al Shehhi (men’s 62kg), Ahmed Andeez (men’s 69kg), Mahdi Al Awlaqi (men’s 77kg) and Asma Alhosani (women’s 52kg). Al Anoud Al Harbi (women’s 48kg) and Omar Al Suwaidi (men’s 62kg) won silver, while Amaar Alhosani (men’s 94kg) claimed bronze. The result marked another milestone in the UAE’s Asian Games history. The team won two jiu-jitsu golds at Jakarta 2018 and four at Hangzhou 2023 before securing a record five at Aichi-Nagoya 2026. The steady improvement reflects years of preparation and investment in athletes and the teams supporting them. The final day of competition was attended by Shihab Ahmed Mohamed Abdulrahim AlFaheem, UAE Ambassador to Japan; Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation; Yousef Abdullah Al Batran, Board Member of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation; and Fahad Ali Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation and Ju-Jitsu Asian Union. The ambassador congratulated the athletes on their achievements and praised the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation’s work under the leadership of Abdulmunem Alsayed Mohammed Alhashmi, Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation, President of the Ju-Jitsu Asian Union and Senior Vice President of the Jiu-Jitsu International Federation. Al Dhaheri said, "Our participation was successful in every respect, and we achieved the targets we set before the competition. At the federation, our aim is always to finish first at every championship. "We dedicate this achievement to the UAE’s leadership, whose support has made sporting success possible. These results came from careful planning, consistent work and the efforts of our athletes, coaches and administrative staff. "I thank Abdulmunem Alsayed Mohammed Alhashmi for his continued support and commitment to developing the sport. I also thank our coaching and administrative teams and the athletes’ families. The National Olympic Committee supported our participation, and every member of the delegation was part of this success." Al Batran said, "Our preparations began several months before the Games. The programme included technical, physical and mental preparation, as well as overseas training camps. We will continue building on this progress and working towards further success. These results were a team effort involving everyone in the UAE jiu-jitsu scene. I thank the athletes, coaches and administrative staff, as well as the clubs, academies and families who play such an important role in developing champions. "The federation follows a clear strategy aimed at leading the rankings, and our results at continental and international championships reflect that approach. Consistent success has become a culture of UAE sport, supported by careful planning and the Federation’s long-term vision," he stated. Fahad Ali Al Shamsi said, "The jiu-jitsu competition at Aichi-Nagoya 2026 was a success. I commend the Olympic Council of Asia and the local organising committee for their professional organisation and hard work. "Jiu-jitsu has added value to the Asian Games since joining the programme at Jakarta 2018. Standards across Asia continue to improve as more people take up the sport, strengthening its place among the continent’s leading sports. This progress also reflects the work and initiatives of the Ju-Jitsu Asian Union under Abdulmunem Alhashmi.” Khaled Al Shehhi, who won gold in the men’s 62kg category, said, "I am proud to have won my second consecutive title on my second Asian Games appearance. This is an important milestone in my career. I dedicate this gold to the UAE’s leadership, my family, my coach and my national teammates. This medal is the start of a long journey of hard work. I want to follow in the footsteps of the UAE’s champions and keep raising our flag on podiums at continental and international competitions. "The pride I felt when our national anthem played on the podium is hard to describe. It was about more than winning gold. I was part of a delegation that brought joy to the people of the UAE and turned our ambitions into results. I will keep working hard to achieve more in the years ahead.” Al Anoud Al Harbi, who won silver in the women’s 48kg category, said, "I am delighted to have won a medal on my Asian Games debut. The all-Emirati final showed how far jiu-jitsu has developed in the UAE and how many talented male and female athletes we have who can compete at the highest level. "This silver medal will motivate me to keep working towards gold at future competitions and contribute to the UAE’s continued success. I want to help strengthen our position in Asia and internationally, in line with the federation’s ambitions and the standing the UAE has earned in the sport.”
Oct 3, 2026 · byMobile Business
Indonesia detects new land formations from Anak Krakatau eruptions
JAKARTA: Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano expanded by 32.8 hectares (81 acres) after eruptions produced lava flows, while satellite imagery detected two new land formations nearby, the country's Geology Agency said. The increase was identified by comparing Sentinel satellite images from August 8 and September 15, the agency posted on social media in late September Anak Krakatau erupted for 25 hours from September 4 to September 6, sending lava towards the northwest, west and southwest. Sentinel imagery from September 23 showed a new formation about 760 metres (2,500 feet) northwest of Anak Krakatau's coastline and another about 495 metres (1,620 feet) southeast The two formations, on either side of the volcano's crater, may be linked to the eruptions, the agency said. More recent data and further analysis are needed to determine whether they were new eruption centres, it said Mount Anak Krakatau's eruptions sent ash over Jakarta and surrounding areas, caused several airports to be closed, affecting more than 340,000 travellers, with 2,961 flights cancelled, delayed or diverted Anak Krakatau is one of about 130 active volcanoes in Indonesia, which straddles the "Pacific Ring of Fire", a highly seismically active zone where different plates on the earth's crust meet to create a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Anak Krakatau, which means child of Krakatau, began emerging a century ago from the area previously occupied by Krakatau, then known as Krakatoa. The older volcano destroyed itself in mass eruptions in 1883, which killed more than 36,000 people after triggering a series of tsunamis.
Oct 3, 2026 · byMobile Business
FL Technics Indonesia to partner with GE Aerospace under new avionics agreement
FL Technics Indonesia has signed a service support agreement with GE Aerospace covering avionics systems for Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 aircraft at its facilities in Jakarta and Bali. The agreement makes FL Technics Indonesia the first MRO provider in Indonesia to partner with GE Aerospace under the arrangement. The deal was signed at MRO […] The post FL Technics Indonesia to partner with GE Aerospace under new avionics agreement appeared first on AviTrader Aviation News .
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Oct 2, 2026 · byAviTrader
Swissport Enters Indonesian Market Through Joint Venture With UNEX Aviation Services
Swissport, a global provider of airport ground services and air cargo handling, has signed an agreement to form a joint venture with UNEX Aviation Services, a Jakarta-based ground handling company. This joint venture will strengthen Swissport’s position in the Indonesian and Asia-Pacific market. Swissport’s Expansion Into Indonesia Swissport operates at more than 300 airports worldwide. […] The post Swissport Enters Indonesian Market Through Joint Venture With UNEX Aviation Services appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News .
Oct 1, 2026 · byTravel Radar
Indonesian Director Ariani Darmawan Ends 15-Year Hiatus With ‘Jani Be Good,’ Debuts Trailer Ahead of Tokyo World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Indonesian director Ariani Darmawan is ending a 15-year absence from filmmaking with her debut feature, “Jani Be Good,” which will world premiere in the Asian Future competition at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival. Variety is debuting the film’s first trailer. The drama is titled “Desember Jani” in Indonesian and produced by Jakarta outfit Palari […]
Oct 1, 2026 · byVariety
Double beds, aircon and big-screen TVs: Indonesia suspends officials over luxury prison cells
Indonesia’s prisons have long faced allegations that well-connected inmates can obtain preferential treatment through bribery Five Indonesian prison officials have been suspended after investigators found an apartment-style compound complete with airconditioners, big-screen televisions and expensive cars allegedly used by inmates at a prison near Jakarta. “We found strong indications that certain prisoners had access to special facilities unavailable to ordinary prisoners,” said Syafrida Rachmawati Rasahan, a member of Indonesia’s ombudsman, on Tuesday. “We encountered prisoners inside the residential compound and discovered facilities resembling home stays, apartments and villas rather than prison housing.” Continue reading...
Sep 30, 2026 · byThe Guardian
Luxury compound uncovered inside Indonesian prison
Five prison officials have been suspended after an inspection uncovered an apartment-style compound with luxury amenities allegedly being used by inmates at a prison near Jakarta.
Sep 30, 2026 · byEuronews
Prison Officials Suspended After Inmates Are Found Living in Luxury
At an Indonesian prison complex near Jakarta, inspectors found expensive cars, spacious quarters with flat-screen TVs and a golf simulator under construction.
Sep 29, 2026 · byThe New York Times
Swissport enters Indonesia with Unex joint venture
Swissport will enter Indonesia through a joint venture with Jakarta-based Unex Aviation Services, expanding its presence in the Asia-Pacific aviation and air cargo markets. Under a binding agreement, Swissport will acquire a stake in Unex, which provides air cargo warehousing and related services to international and domestic airlines at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), according […] The post Swissport enters Indonesia with Unex joint venture appeared first on Cargo Facts .
‘Ah Girl,’ ‘The Sea Speaks His Name’ to Bookend Jakarta Film Week
Singaporean director Ang Geck Geck Priscilla’s “Ah Girl” will open the sixth Jakarta Film Week, set for Oct. 21–25, and Yosep Anggi Noen’s “The Sea Speaks His Name” (“Laut Bercerita”) will close the festival in its Indonesian premiere. The program was unveiled Sept. 23 at a press conference at CGV Grand Indonesia, where Jakarta Deputy […]
Sep 23, 2026 · byVariety
Anak Krakatau blasts ash nearly 10 miles high
Anak Krakatau erupted for more than 24 hours in early September, sending volcanic ash up to 50,000 feet into the atmosphere. The ash cloud shut down eight airports, disrupted nearly 3,000 flights, and affected air quality as far away as Jakarta. NASA satellites captured dramatic views of the plume spreading across the region.
Sep 18, 2026 · byScienceDaily
Philippines: ASEAN Weekly Disaster Update Week 37 | 7 – 13 September 2026
Countries: Philippines, Cambodia, Indonesia, Thailand, Viet Nam Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance Please refer to the attached Infographic. REGIONAL SUMMARY: During the thirty-seventh week of 2026, a total of thirteen disaster events were reported across ASEAN, including droughts, floods, landslides, and storms in Indonesia, as reported by Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana ( BNPB ); Thailand, as reported by Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation ( DDPM ); and Viet Nam, as reported by the Viet Nam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority ( VDDMA ). In addition to these events, disaster situations continued to be reported across the region. These included ongoing Anak Krakatau volcanic activity, which affected conditions in Lampung and western parts of Java island, including Banten, Jakarta, and West Java. Disaster situations also continued to develop due to the combined effects of Southwest Monsoon and Tropical Cyclones GAENARI and KUJIRA. HIGHLIGHT: In Indonesia, according to BNPB , Mount Anak Krakatau, located in Sunda Strait between Lampung and Banten, has remained at Level III (Siaga) since 2 July. A continuous eruption began on 4 Sep at 2307H UTC+7. As of 12 Sep at 1045H UTC+7, BNPB reported that several areas across Lampung Province (Lampung Selatan, Tanggamus, Pringsewu, Pesisir Barat, and Pesawaran), Banten Province (Serang, Pandeglang, Cilegon, Lebak, and Serang City), Jakarta, and parts of West Java had been affected, with approximately 161K families affected. Due to the dispersion of volcanic ash, all flights from Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and Halim Perdanakusuma Airport were reportedly temporarily suspended from 6 September 2026 and resumed operations on 8 September at 0000H UTC+7. Meanwhile, in the Philippines, combined effects of Enhanced Southwest Monsoon and tropical cyclones GAENARI and KUJIRA continued to affect Regions I, II, III, IVA, IVB, V, VI, IX, CAR, and NCR. According NDRRMC report as of 14 Sep at 0700H UTC+7, approximately 9.6M people (2.8M families) had been affected, with 44 fatalities, 18 injuries, and 5 people reported missing. Around 157K people remained displaced, including 76K people temporarily sheltering in 748 evacuation centres. Authorities continued to intensify monitoring, coordinate response efforts, and mobilise resources to provide assistance and support to affected communities. HYDRO-METEO-CLIMATOLOGICAL: During the past week, data from the ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre ( ASMC ) indicated medium to high seven-day average rainfall across areas north of Equator including Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia (northern parts of Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Papua), Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam. As of this report, INVEST 90W, located approximately 3,000 km east of the Philippines, is being monitored for potential development into a significant tropical cyclone ( DMRS , JTWC ). GEOPHYSICAL: Five (5) significant earthquakes (M>5.0) were recorded by Indonesia’s Badan Meteorologi, Klimatologi, dan Geofisika ( BMKG ). Mount Ibu (alert level II), Ili Lewotolok (alert level II), Semeru (alert level III), and Anak Krakatau (alert level III) in Indonesia, and Taal (alert level 1), Mayon (alert level 2), Bulusan (alert level 1), and Kanlaon (alert level 2) volcanoes in the Philippines reported recent volcanic activity according to Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi ( PVMBG ) and the Philippines Institute of Volcanology and Seismology ( PHIVOLCS ). OUTLOOK: According to the ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre ( ASMC ), for the coming week, drier-than-usual conditions are expected over most of the southern ASEAN region, while wetter-than-usual conditions are forecast over parts of southern Mainland Southeast Asia and the northwestern Maritime Continent. In addition, warmer-than-usual conditions are expected across most of the ASEAN region. For regional assessment of extreme, there is a small increase in chance of very heavy rainfall conditions to occurs over parts of central and eastern Mainland Southeast Asia. Meanwhile, extremely hot conditions are very likely across much of the equatorial band between 5°N and 5°S, with moderate chances also expected over central and northern Myanmar and the southern Philippines. The El Niño – Southern Oscillation (ENSO) monitoring system state is “El Niño Conditions”. Strong El Niño conditions are predicted until at least the end of 2026. El Niño at this time of the year, typically brings drier conditions for much of the Maritime Continent, and to a lesser extent, some parts of Mainland Southeast Asia. Sources: ASEAN Disaster Monitoring & Response System (DMRS); ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet); ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC); ASEAN Earthquake Information Centre (AEIC); Joint Typhoon Warning Centre (JTWC); Indonesia: BNPB, BMKG, PVMBG; Philippines: NDRRMC, PAGASA, PHIVOLCS; Thailand: DDPM; Viet Nam: VDDMA; Various news agencies.
Sep 14, 2026 · byReliefWeb
Dki Jakarta, Indonesia - Earthquake, Shake Map (11 September 2026)
Country: Indonesia Source: World Food Programme Please refer to the attached Map.
Sep 14, 2026 · byReliefWeb
ADAM - Earthquake - Dki Jakarta, Indonesia (11 September 2026, 21:48:37 GMT)
Country: Indonesia Source: World Food Programme Please refer to the attached Map.
Sep 14, 2026 · byReliefWeb
AvTalk Episode 386: The Miami runway overrun
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, the more we learn about last Sunday’s fatal runway overrun in Miami , the more confusing the circumstances become. We break down what we know from the ADS-B data and the limited flight data recorder information released by the NTSB thus far. A computer failure at NATS leads to the cancellation of 1500 flights over two days in the UK, while Anak Krakatau’s eruption halts flights in Jakarta. One of only two active DC-8s suffers a runway overrun and gear collapse in Kinshasa. We learn about Honeywell’s Mag Mav, Italian passengers and the danger of steep stairs, and the Swiss transport museum needs to figure out where its going to put a retired A340. And United’s planned 9/11 flypast in Denver is getting push back. (Ed. note: the flypast was canceled after recording of this episode) Check back soon for a transcript of this week’s episode.
Sep 11, 2026 · byFlightradar24 Blog
Indonesia seeks to bring back baby orangutans allegedly trafficked to India
Indonesian authorities are working to repatriate five baby orangutans allegedly trafficked to India, where they were found motherless in a forest, Jakarta's forestry ministry told AFP on Friday.
Indonesian Military Court Reduces Acid Attack Sentences
Click to expand Image Andrie Yunus, deputy coordinator at KontraS, attending a protest in Bandar Lampung, Sumatra on February 5, 2026. © 2026 Project Multatuli/Adrian Mulya A military court in Jakarta reduced the prison sentences and overturned the dishonorable discharge of two of the four military personnel convicted for the March 2026 acid attack against human rights activist Andrie Yunus. The appellate decision, dated August 20, reduced the sentences of 2nd Sgt. Edi Sudarko and 1st Lt. Budhi Hariyanto Widhi Cahyono of the Indonesian military’s Strategic Intelligence Agency (BAIS) by six months, bringing both sentences to less than three years. The appeals court upheld the shorter sentences of the other two defendants, Capt. Nandala Dwi Prasetya and 1st Lt. Sami Lakka. On March 12, Yunus, 27, the deputy coordinator of KontraS, the nongovernmental Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence, had just finished recording a podcast interview at the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation when he was attacked with acid. He received 24 percent burns to his face, chest, and hands, and may have lost sight in his right eye. On June 10, a military court found all four soldiers guilty of planning and carrying out the attack. Indonesia’s Judicial Commission, an independent constitutional state body that monitors and oversees the conduct of judges, alleged on July 30 that the military panel that initially tried the case had committed unspecified ethical violations. An internal investigation into the alleged violations is ongoing. A military court investigated and tried the four soldiers because, under Indonesian law, civilian police cannot investigate military personnel. These legal restrictions have long prevented civilian prosecutions of members of the armed forces for serious human rights violations. In 2010, Human Rights Watch urged the Indonesian Parliament to enact a bill that would provide civilian court jurisdiction over members of the military for all crimes committed against civilians. Muhammad Afif Abdul Qoyim, a lawyer from the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation, said the soldiers should have been tried in civilian courts. He told Human Rights Watch that the Constitutional Court should grant the petition in a judicial review that would push “military courts to handle only military discipline, not ordinary crimes.” Indonesian Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai has criticized the appellate ruling. But the Indonesian government should go further and order an independent, civilian-led investigation into the attack on Andrie Yunus to hold everyone involved, including those who ordered the attack, accountable.
Anak Krakatau Eruption Grounds Flights at 8 Indonesian Airports
Indonesia’s Mount Anak Krakatau has erupted on late Sept. 4, sending ash and plumes across Java and Sumatra. Volcanic ash was detected at the airport on Sept. 6, prompting flight suspensions across eight airports in Indonesia, including the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport near Jakarta. Volcanic Ash Disrupts Flights Eruptive activity from Mount Anak Krakatau has raised […] The post Anak Krakatau Eruption Grounds Flights at 8 Indonesian Airports appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News .
Sep 8, 2026 · byTravel Radar