Jakarta, Indonesia‘s massive capital, sits on the northwest coast of the island of Java. A historic mix of cultures – Javanese, Malay, Chinese, Arab, Indian and European – has influenced its architecture, language and cuisine. The old town, Kota Tua, is home to Dutch colonial buildings, Glodok (Jakarta’s Chinatown) and the old port of Sunda Kelapa, where traditional wooden schooners dock.
Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Indonesia to deploy more troops to troubled Papua region” – below is their description. Indonesia is preparing to deploy hundreds of soldiers to its eastern provinces in an effort to combat separatist groups. Recent shoot-outs with armed fighters in Papua and West Papua have forced villagers to … Read more Indonesia to deploy more troops to troubled Papua region
CGTN published this video item, entitled “China, Indonesia hold joint naval exercise near Jakarta” – below is their description. For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2021-05-10/China-Indonesia-hold-joint-naval-exercise-near-Jakarta–109dCfydxYs/index.html China and Indonesia held a joint naval exercise in waters off Jakarta on May 8 to improve their coordination in emergency response at sea. China’s Liuzhou and Suqian guided-missile frigates joined Indonesia’s KRI … Read more China, Indonesia hold joint naval exercise near Jakarta
Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Scotland: SNP on course to win vote, but by how much matters” – below is their description. Talk of Scotland’s parliamentary election is not about whether the governing party will win, but by how much. The pro-independence Scottish National Party (SNP) has led the Scottish Parliament since … Read more Scotland: SNP on course to win vote, but by how much matters
Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Indonesia bans internal travel ahead of Eid holidays over COVID fears” – below is their description. In Indonesia, an internal travel ban comes into force on Thursday, in a bid to prevent more spreading of COVID-19. Thousands of travellers are trying to return to their hometowns ahead … Read more Indonesia bans internal travel ahead of Eid holidays over COVID fears
United Nations published this video item, entitled “Myanmar, Secretary-General’s Travel, Middle East & other topics – Daily Briefing (26 April 2021)” – below is their description. Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: -Myanmar -Secretary-General’s Travel -Middle East -Iraq -Security Council -South Sudan -Democratic Republic of the Congo -Ethiopia -Somalia -Caribbean … Read more Myanmar, Secretary-General’s Travel, Middle East & other topics – Daily Briefing (26 April 2021)
Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “ASEAN demands ‘immediate cessation of violence’ in Myanmar” – below is their description. Southeast Asian nations have called for an immediate end to violence against civilians in Myanmar. ASEAN leaders have come up with a five-point plan after meeting the head of Myanmar’s military government, in Jakarta. … Read more ASEAN demands ‘immediate cessation of violence’ in Myanmar
Channel 4 News published this video item, entitled “Asian leaders call for end to Myanmar violence as protest crackdown continues” – below is their description. Leaders from across South East Asia have urged the head of Myanmar’s military junta to bring an end to the bloody crackdown on protestors and will appoint an envoy to … Read more Asian leaders call for end to Myanmar violence as protest crackdown continues
Sky News published this video item, entitled “Myanmar coup leader’s red carpet welcome in Indonesia sparks outrage” – below is their description. The leader of Myanmar’s military coup was greeted with a red carpet in Indonesia on his first international visit, provoking outrage from human rights activists. General Min Aung Hlaing is in the Indonesian … Read more Myanmar coup leader’s red carpet welcome in Indonesia sparks outrage
Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “53 sailors presumed dead after sunken Indonesia submarine found” – below is their description. Indonesian authorities have confirmed a submarine that went missing with 53 people on board has sunk. Crews found debris from the KRI Nanggala 402 near the coast of Bali, and authorities say it … Read more 53 sailors presumed dead after sunken Indonesia submarine found
CGTN published this video item, entitled “Myanmar: Military chief set to make first foreign trip since taking power” – below is their description. For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video Myanmar’s military chief, Min Aung Hlaing, is expected to meet international leaders in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, on Saturday. If confirmed, it will be his first known foreign trip since … Read more Myanmar: Military chief set to make first foreign trip since taking power
DW News published this video item, entitled “Can ASEAN leaders broker a deal to end violence in Myanmar? | DW News” – below is their description. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) bloc faces its toughest test in decades on Saturday when its leaders hold a special summit in the Indonesian capital Jakarta to … Read more Can ASEAN leaders broker a deal to end violence in Myanmar? | DW News
Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Indonesia submarine: Search critical as oxygen supplies run low” – below is their description. The search for a missing Indonesian submarine with 53 people on board has reached a critical point. Crews are working in waters around the Indonesian island of Bali, and other countries are helping. … Read more Indonesia submarine: Search critical as oxygen supplies run low
Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “ASEAN urged to consider Myanmar’s expulsion over coup abuses” – below is their description. The protesters are angered by the decision to invite Myanmar’s army chief to the ASEAN leaders’ summit in Jakarta. The coup and the brutal crackdown that followed are top of the agenda. But … Read more ASEAN urged to consider Myanmar’s expulsion over coup abuses
Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Desperate hunt for Indonesian submarine as oxygen set to run out” – below is their description. The head of the Indonesian navy says a missing submarine with 53 sailors on board will run out of oxygen by Saturday. A search and rescue operation is under way where … Read more Desperate hunt for Indonesian submarine as oxygen set to run out
United Nations published this video item, entitled “Cyprus, Oceans, World Creativity & Innovation Day & other topics – Daily Briefing (21 April 2021)” – below is their description. Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: – Cyprus/ 5+1 Meeting – Afghanistan – Myanmar – Climate – Oceans – Saint Vincent And The … Read more Cyprus, Oceans, World Creativity & Innovation Day & other topics – Daily Briefing (21 April 2021)
