Land Movement Displaces Over 2,000 Residents in Central Java

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Active ground movements continue to occur in the Central Javan village of Padasari in Jatinegara, Tegal, causing more and more residents to evacuate, according to the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). BNPB has recorded 2,453 evacuees in Padasari Village as of February 8, 2026. These include 945 men and 982 women. Among the evacuees … Read more

Cologne Evacuates 20,000 for WWII Bomb Disposal

Archyde Headline: Cologne Evacuates 20,000 as WWII Bombs Threaten City Center Cologne,Germany – A critically importent portion of Cologne’s city center is under evacuation today as authorities work to defuse three unexploded World War II bombs. The operation affects approximately 20,000 residents and businesses in the Deutz district. The three bombs, discovered last Monday, include … Read more

Indonesia Says Gaza Evacuation Plan Faces Technical Hurdles, But Commitment Remains

Jakarta. Indonesia has reaffirmed its readiness to welcome civilians from war-torn Gaza, but the government admitted on Monday that carrying out such an evacuation would be technically challenging and require extensive international coordination. Speaking to reporters at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, Presidential Spokesman Prasetyo Hadi said the government continues to monitor the situation closely … Read more

Pushback on Prabowo’s Gaza plan continues after Mideast tour – Middle East and Africa

resident Prabowo Subianto’s initiative to evacuate vulnerable persons from war-torn Gaza and transport them to Indonesia has continued to draw criticism following his return from a five-country Middle Eastern tour, even as his administration hinted this week that the President might go ahead with the plan. From April 9 to 15, Prabowo visited the United … Read more

Gov’t: Evacuation of Gazans to Indonesia Not Permanent

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Sugiono stated that the relocation of Gaza residents to Indonesia is not permanent. When the situation improves, he said, they will return to Gaza. He also emphasized that the evacuation is carried out to help children and pregnant women live safely as a humanitarian act. “Everyone must agree. So, … Read more

South Korea mulls giving Indonesian wildfire hero a long-stay visa

South Korea is considering honouring an Indonesian fisherman with a long-term residence visa for saving elderly inhabitants from the country’s worst wildfires in history that killed 31 people, displaced hundreds and razed thousands of buildings. When the blaze, which erupted in North Gyeongsang province’s Uiseong, engulfed Sugianto’s coastal village in Yeongdeok last Tuesday night, he … Read more

Rescuers evacuating thousands after Halmahera volcano erupts – Archipelago

undreds of islanders have been evacuated, with thousands more awaiting their turn following increased volcanic eruptions in North Maluku, officials said on Thursday. Mount Ibu, located on the remote island of Halmahera, erupted on Wednesday, sending a column of smoke up to four kilometres (2.5 miles) into the sky. The volcano’s alert status was immediately … Read more

Death Toll Hits 24 As Palisades, Eaton Fires Still Rage

At least 24 people have died and 16 remained missing in a set of devastating Southern California wildfires, as firefighters battle the blazes before wind picks up later this week—destroying thousands of structures and leaving behind mountains of debris federal officials have warned will take more than six months to clean up. Monday, 7:40 a.m. … Read more

Death Toll Hits 24 As Palisades, Eaton Fires Still Rage

At least 24 people have died and 16 remained missing in a set of devastating Southern California wildfires, as firefighting crews made some progress in bringing the three remaining large blazes under control—although forecasts of more strong gusts of dry winds over the next few days have raised risk of further flareups early this week. … Read more

Jersey City Fires: Red Cross Assists 16 Residents After 3 Blazes in 8 Hours

Archyde Jersey City Fires Displace Multiple Families, Red Cross Steps In In a series of unfortunate events, ⁢Jersey City experienced three separate fires within an eight-hour span, leaving multiple families displaced and in need of assistance. The American Red Cross has stepped in ​to provide support ⁢to those affected,‌ offering aid ⁤to a total of … Read more