Few years on the Earth
An 18-year-old hiker who disappeared during a climb on one of Indonesia’s most challenging mountains has been found dead after an extensive search operation that lasted more than two weeks. The discovery of Syafiq Ridhan Ali Razan’s body brought a tragic conclusion to a case that drew national attention and underscored the dangers associated with … Read more
A regional passenger aircraft carrying 11 people vanished from radar in Indonesia on Saturday, triggering a large-scale search-and-rescue operation in one of the country’s most challenging terrains. The turboprop ATR 42-500, operated by Indonesia Air Transport, was flying a chartered mission from Yogyakarta to South Sulawesi when contact was lost while the aircraft was approaching … Read more
The death of 14-year-old Muhammad Rafli Hamzah in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, has drawn renewed attention to the dangers faced by communities living alongside rivers that double as both lifelines and wildlife habitats. The teenager was attacked and killed by a crocodile while washing clothes in a river near his home, an activity that remains part … Read more
Manohara Odelia Pinot is an Indonesian-American model and actress whose life entered the global spotlight while she was still a teenager, following a highly publicised and deeply controversial association with a member of Malaysia’s Kelantan royal family. What was initially portrayed by regional media in 2008 as a glamorous union between a young Indonesian model … Read more
Viewers watching a routine scientific livestream were stunned when an unexpected human drama unfolded against one of nature’s most volatile backdrops. During a live broadcast of Kīlauea’s latest eruption, two men were spotted walking casually through a strictly prohibited zone near the volcano’s summit, with fountains of glowing lava erupting behind them. The sighting, captured … Read more
A devastating fire at the Werdha Damai retirement home in Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi province in Indonesia, has claimed the lives of at least 16 people, most of them elderly residents. The blaze, which broke out late on Sunday, has drawn national attention to fire safety standards in care facilities housing vulnerable populations. … Read more
The international football community and the wider sporting world have been left in shock following the death of Fernando Martín, coach of Valencia CF Women’s B team, and three of his children in a tragic boat accident in Indonesia. What began as a family holiday to one of Southeast Asia’s most celebrated tourist destinations ended … Read more
Rayyan Arkan Dikha’s sudden rise from an 11-year-old longboat performer in Riau to a global cultural phenomenon stands as one of the most remarkable viral moments of 2025. His fame began with a short, 42-second video that spread rapidly across social media platforms, showing him performing anime-like energy poses, rhythmic arm waves and confident gestures … Read more
In a chilling reminder of the dangers posed by railway crossings, a dramatic incident unfolded in Semarang, Indonesia, on the night of October 21, 2025. A Harina Train Collides with Stranded Truck, traveling on its route from Semarang to Surabaya, creating a terrifying scene that was captured on video and quickly circulated on social media. … Read more
In the bustling world of Indonesian cinema, where family dramas often tug at the heartstrings of audiences, few stories have ignited as much controversy and fascination as Norma: Antara Mertua dan Menantu. Released in theaters on March 31, 2025, and later dominating Netflix charts across Southeast Asia, this film transforms a deeply personal betrayal into … Read more