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Valencia women’s B team coach Fernando Martin dies in Indonesia boat accident

Rescue teams help to depart the rescued, as Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) said, after a boat carrying several people sank off the coast of Indonesia in extreme weather, Spanish authorities and an Indonesian news agency said, in Indonesia, in this screengrab from the video obtained by Reuters on December 27, 2025. A Spanish family, father and three of his children, have been missing since Friday night when the boat capsized in waves of up to three meters in the Padar Island Strait. Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS)/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. OVERLAYS FROM SOURCE.
Rescue teams help to depart the rescued, as Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) said, after a boat carrying several people sank off the coast of Indonesia in extreme weather, Spanish authorities and an Indonesian news agency said, in Indonesia, in this screengrab from the video obtained by Reuters on December 27, 2025. A Spanish family, father and three of his children, have been missing since Friday night when the boat capsized in waves of up to three meters in the Padar Island Strait. Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS)/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. OVERLAYS FROM SOURCE.

The lure of Indonesia’s new capital Nusantara? No traffic

The Presidential Palace and Ceremonial Plaza being constructed in Nusantara.
The Presidential Palace and Ceremonial Plaza being constructed in Nusantara.

Valencia coach Fernando Martin dies in Indonesia boat accident

Rescue team members search for passengers missing since Friday night after a boat carrying several people sank off the coast of Indonesia in extreme weather, in the Padar Island Strait, Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, December 27, 2025, in this photo taken by Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS)/Handout via REUTERS
Rescue team members search for passengers missing since Friday night after a boat carrying several people sank off the coast of Indonesia in extreme weather, in the Padar Island Strait, Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, December 27, 2025, in this photo taken by Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS)/Handout via REUTERS

Spanish family missing after tourist boat sinks in Indonesia

Padar Island was closed to tourists on Dec 27 due to extreme weather conditions.
Padar Island was closed to tourists on Dec 27 due to extreme weather conditions.

Indonesia grants Christmas remissions to over 16,000 prisoners, including graft convicts

The remissions are expected to save the state 9.47 billion rupiah (S$724,748) in prison-related costs, according to the Immigration and Corrections Ministry.
The remissions are expected to save the state 9.47 billion rupiah (S$724,748) in prison-related costs, according to the Immigration and Corrections Ministry.

US once again recalls imported Indonesian shrimp over Caesium-137 findings

Stickers warning of radiation dangers on a house next to the Modern Cikande Industrial Estate, where Caesium-137 was detected, in Indonesia's Banten province on Oct 13.
Stickers warning of radiation dangers on a house next to the Modern Cikande Industrial Estate, where Caesium-137 was detected, in Indonesia's Banten province on Oct 13.

Indonesia celebrated Christmas with prayers for Sumatra

“The power of Christmas lies not in the festivity of the celebration, but in the courage to share the burdens of those who are hurting,” said Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar.
“The power of Christmas lies not in the festivity of the celebration, but in the courage to share the burdens of those who are hurting,” said Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar.

Batam foils attempt to smuggle in 148 doctored vape pods from Malaysia

Two officers flank a man (center) suspected of trying to smuggle 148 vape pods containing etomidate from Malaysia to Indonesia on Dec 17.
Two officers flank a man (center) suspected of trying to smuggle 148 vape pods containing etomidate from Malaysia to Indonesia on Dec 17.

‘Starting anew’: Indonesians in disaster-struck Sumatra hold Christmas mass

Villagers at Christmas Mass at the Angkola Protestant Church at Aek Ngadol village, South Tapanuli in the aftermath of massive flooding and landslides in the area.
Villagers at Christmas Mass at the Angkola Protestant Church at Aek Ngadol village, South Tapanuli in the aftermath of massive flooding and landslides in the area.

Indonesia lodges complaint over ‘flag desecration’ at London embassy

The woman involved in the incident, Ms Tia Emma Billinger, was barred from re-entering the country for 10 years over immigration violations.
The woman involved in the incident, Ms Tia Emma Billinger, was barred from re-entering the country for 10 years over immigration violations.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.