A province in the heart of Java, Indonesia.
Wildfires across Indonesia have intensified amid a dry El Niño season. The largest blaze, in Mount Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park in East Java, has scorched hundreds of hectares of land, prompting park closure and air-ground firefighting operations. Authorities warn the fire season will remain severe through August and September.
Outbreaks linked to the MBG government meals program have affected thousands of students and teachers across Java and Sumatra, with investigations focusing on food safety and storage. Authorities report hundreds of kitchens shut down as the scheme continues nationwide, while confidence in the program is waning.