Indonesian authorities raised the alert level to the highest following the eruption and urged residents to not go near it.

Indonesia is aiming to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels, with 30 percent of the country's energy slated to come from biodiesel by 2030. But the plan has caused alarm among environmental groups.

Rescuers in Indonesia are engaged in a search effort after deadly landslides hit villages on the island of Sulawesi.

In a deforestation case against Malaysia, the WTO has backed the EU in arguing that biodiesel made from palm oil should not count as a renewable biofuel.

Aceh is a staunchly conservative province of Indonesia and the only region in the world's most populous Muslim country that implements the Islamic law, Shariah.

Voters in Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim democracy, have cast their ballots to elect a new president. In this country of 270 million people, where Sunni Muslims are the majority, some 12 percent of the population belong to religious minorities: Christians, Shiites, Buddhists and Hindus, among others.

After Indonesia held presidential elections this Wednesday, we take a look at one of the signature economic policies of outgoing president Joko Widodo: his bid to build up the country's nickel refining capacity and boost the export sector of Southeast Asia's largest economy. We look at what the Indonesian economy has gained from banning the export of raw nickel ore, and whether or not those gains have trickled down to the population.

The rainy season has caused severe flooding on the Indonesian island of Java. Challenging evacuation efforts are reportedly complicating voting in the world's third largest democracy, which is scheduled to take place in two days.

Initial investigations suggest the explosion occurred during furnace repair work. The incident highlights safety concerns in Indonesian industrial facilities, particularly those operated by Chinese companies.

The two boats were at sea for weeks before landing. Indonesian authorities have said they have little resources to provide for the over 1,200 Rohingya refugees who have landed on beaches since November.

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At least 11 climbers have died due to the volcano eruption in Indonesia, while authorities are working to locate 12 others, local media reported on Monday.