Country’s fiercest fires in at least a decade produced toxic smog related to 400,000 respiratory infections
Prabowo Subianto’s government is in the doldrums with political scandal, rampant inflation and wildfires shredding the former general turned leader’s approval ratings.
Prabowo Subianto’s government is in the doldrums with political scandal, rampant inflation and wildfires shredding the former general turned leader’s approval ratings.
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The crash injured two Australian pilots and sparked a search for a third crew member.
An Indonesian crew member was killed, while an Australian and New Zealander were rescued after the crash.
JAKARTA, Oct 30: Pollution from smoke emitted by months of wildfires across Indonesia caused an estimated 3,560 deaths in the vast Southeast Asian archipelago in September, according to a new study.
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Persistent wildfires sparked by drought have enveloped the region in smog.
Pollution from smoke emitted by months of wildfires across Indonesia caused an estimated 3,560 deaths in September, according to a new study.
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Heavy rain brought some relief to firefighters in Indonesia, where El Niño-fueled wildfires have raged for months.
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As Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto marks two years in office, public discontent is growing over the government’s handling of disasters and the high cost of living. This week, students and civil society members took to the streets.
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PM will also announce funding for specialised protective gear and the deployment of military aircraft
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The UK will create a Wildfires AI Unit in COBR's crisis centre, alongside £45m for firefighters and RAF aircraft fitted to fight fires.
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Students in Indonesia are clashing with police amid anger over devastating wildfires, corruption and economic hardship. Their protests come as young people in Europe have also taken to the streets demanding change. CNN’s Will Ripley reports.
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Thick orange smog descended on the Indonesian city of Palangka Raya as wildfires continue raging nearby.