Residents of Indonesia’s capital are calling on the government to better prepare the city for flooding after being forced from their homes yet again. It has been a record-breaking monsoon season across the country with more heavy rain still to come. Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from Jakarta.
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The Indonesian government estimates more than 194 million people are travelling to their hometowns during the Eid al-Fitr holiday which marks the end of Ramadan. And with more than 70 percent of the population on the move, analysts are expecting a 9-billion-dollar economic boost. Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from Jakarta, Indonesia.
The Indonesian island of Bali has been a cultural hub for centuries, with galleries and museums displaying the work of traditional artists. But the pandemic has forced many to close their doors. Some artists have found ways to keep selling their work, but many say they are struggling to get by. Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington […]
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The US Secretary of Defense has warned that Taiwan is facing increasing intimidation and aggression from Beijing. Addressing a regional security conference, Lloyd Austin pledged to defend US interests. Al Jazeera’s @Jessica Washington reports from Singapore.
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A billionaire real estate tycoon in Vietnam is facing her second trial, accused of selling more than a billion dollars of fraudulent bonds. Truong My Lan was already found guilty and sentenced to death in a separate case in April. Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports.
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Many health workers in Indonesia dealing with rising numbers of coronavirus cases say they are risking their lives because their protective equipment is inadequate. At least eight doctors and a nurse have died after contracting the illness. Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from Jakarta.
Australians are preparing for a national election on Saturday – at least four million have opted to vote early at polling centres around the country. Domestic issues are the top priority for most voters – but for some, Israel’s war on Gaza is a key consideration, particularly in communities with many Muslim residents. Al Jazeera’s […]
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has secured a historic victory in the country’s general election. His Labor Party retained power despite ongoing economic challenges, including a cost-of-living crisis. The opposition conservatives suffered a significant defeat, which analysts partly attribute to what they call the “Trump effect.” Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from Sydney.
Over 18 million Australians vote in a key federal election as PM Anthony Albanese faces Peter Dutton. With cost of living, housing, and global trade tensions at the forefront, young voters and shifting alliances could shape the outcome. Polls currently favor a Labour victory. Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington has more from Sydney.
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Indonesia will establish an independent fact-finding team to investigate a stampede at a football stadium in which some 125 people, including more than a dozen children, died. Indonesia’s coordinating minister for political, legal and security affairs, Mahfud MD, said the investigation into Saturday night’s tragedy in Malang, following a league game between arch rivals Arema […]
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Indonesians slam government over flood response
/in TV News/by k1ng5Residents of Indonesia’s capital are calling on the government to better prepare the city for flooding after being forced from their homes yet again. It has been a record-breaking monsoon season across the country with more heavy rain still to come. Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from Jakarta.
Indonesia travel boom: Analysts project economic boost
/in TV News/by k1ng5The Indonesian government estimates more than 194 million people are travelling to their hometowns during the Eid al-Fitr holiday which marks the end of Ramadan. And with more than 70 percent of the population on the move, analysts are expecting a 9-billion-dollar economic boost. Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from Jakarta, Indonesia.
As tourism collapses in Bali, artists struggle to sell their work
/in TV News/by k1ng5The Indonesian island of Bali has been a cultural hub for centuries, with galleries and museums displaying the work of traditional artists. But the pandemic has forced many to close their doors. Some artists have found ways to keep selling their work, but many say they are struggling to get by. Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington […]
US defence secretary chides China over ‘provocative’ behaviour
/in TV News/by k1ng5The US Secretary of Defense has warned that Taiwan is facing increasing intimidation and aggression from Beijing. Addressing a regional security conference, Lloyd Austin pledged to defend US interests. Al Jazeera’s @Jessica Washington reports from Singapore.
Vietnam corruption trial: Billionaire Truong my Lan faces second fraud trial
/in TV News/by k1ng5A billionaire real estate tycoon in Vietnam is facing her second trial, accused of selling more than a billion dollars of fraudulent bonds. Truong My Lan was already found guilty and sentenced to death in a separate case in April. Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports.
Indonesian health workers dying amid equipment shortages
/in TV News/by k1ng5Many health workers in Indonesia dealing with rising numbers of coronavirus cases say they are risking their lives because their protective equipment is inadequate. At least eight doctors and a nurse have died after contracting the illness. Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from Jakarta.
Australia election: Israel’s war on Gaza a focus for some voters
/in TV News/by k1ng5Australians are preparing for a national election on Saturday – at least four million have opted to vote early at polling centres around the country. Domestic issues are the top priority for most voters – but for some, Israel’s war on Gaza is a key consideration, particularly in communities with many Muslim residents. Al Jazeera’s […]
Australia election: Albanese claims historic re-election win for Labor
/in TV News/by k1ng5Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has secured a historic victory in the country’s general election. His Labor Party retained power despite ongoing economic challenges, including a cost-of-living crisis. The opposition conservatives suffered a significant defeat, which analysts partly attribute to what they call the “Trump effect.” Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from Sydney.
Australian federal election: Cost of living and housing dominate voter concerns
/in TV News/by k1ng5Over 18 million Australians vote in a key federal election as PM Anthony Albanese faces Peter Dutton. With cost of living, housing, and global trade tensions at the forefront, young voters and shifting alliances could shape the outcome. Polls currently favor a Labour victory. Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington has more from Sydney.
LATEST UPDATES: Indonesia announces investigation into Malang football disaster
/in TV News/by k1ng5Indonesia will establish an independent fact-finding team to investigate a stampede at a football stadium in which some 125 people, including more than a dozen children, died. Indonesia’s coordinating minister for political, legal and security affairs, Mahfud MD, said the investigation into Saturday night’s tragedy in Malang, following a league game between arch rivals Arema […]