Capital of West Java, cool climate and highland city in Indonesia
A Bali running club’s treatment of Indonesians has sparked a national debate and prompted immigration authorities to take action. Indonesian officials have barred two Dutch nationals from re-entering the country over the club’s activities, while the club says an automated system caused Indonesian numbers to be rejected. Indonesians formed a sizable portion of participants as Bali tightens immigration oversight amid concerns about foreigners’ influence on the island.
Leaders have convened in Bishkek for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's 25th‑anniversary summit. Xi Jinping has told Vladimir Putin bilateral ties have grown "more solid" and promised "even brighter" prospects. The summit has drawn over a dozen heads of state while bilateral talks are focusing on economic cooperation, visa regimes and security topics as wars in Ukraine and between the US and Iran shape the agenda.
Anak Krakatau has erupted since late Friday, producing lava fountains and ash plumes up to 50,000ft and forcing temporary closures at Soekarno‑Hatta and multiple regional airports. Authorities have suspended operations at several airports, delayed or cancelled hundreds of flights and stranded tens to hundreds of thousands of passengers while marine and air exclusion zones remain in place.
Airports serving Jakarta have reopened after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau has moved away. Authorities are conducting inspections and cleaning as flight disruptions affect thousands of passengers across eight airports.
Protests have surged in Palangkaraya as Indonesia’s Kalimantan haze worsens, with health effects expanding across seven provinces. Singapore and Malaysia are pushing regional action while authorities debate emergency declarations. Fire-related health impacts have spurred calls for stronger government measures and cross-border cooperation.