Latest news in Indonesia? September 5th, 2026

Anak Krakatau Volcano Eruption Mount Anak Krakatau erupted overnight into Saturday, spewing volcanic ash, incandescent lava, and rocks. The Geological Agency reported that continuous eruptions produced a “lava fountain” accompanied by rumbling and vibrations felt across parts of Banten, West Java, and Lampung. The volcano remains at Level III alert, though authorities confirmed there is no risk of a flank collapse that could trigger a tsunami. Anadolu Ajansı+ 1Severe Forest Fires and Transboundary Haze Wildfires continue to burn across Sumatra and Kalimantan (Borneo), creating dense smoke and toxic haze that has drifted across Southeast Asia into Malaysia, Singapore, and parts of the Philippines. The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated today that it is coordinating closely through the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Transboundary Haze Pollution Control under a Regional Alert Level 3 to monitor hotspots and mitigate the air quality crisis. Over 1.4 million students in affected Indonesian provinces have shifted to remote learning. ABS-CBN+ 2Energy Sector Investments Indonesia announced an initiative inviting international partners, including Russian investors, to bid on 138 oil and gas exploration blocks as the government accelerates efforts to expand upstream energy reserves and strengthen bilateral energy ties. ASEAN – BERNAMATourism and Nature Closures The popular Ijen Crater in East Java remains temporarily closed to tourists due to nearby forest fires and dry conditions creating safety hazards on surrounding trekking routes. ASEAN – BERNAMA