
On 28 December 2025, a fatal fire broke out at a care home in the city of Manado, located in the North Sulawesi province of Indonesia on the island of Sulawesi. According to official statements, at least 16 people lost their lives in the incident. The fact that the fire occurred in a facility housing elderly residents has generated widespread public reaction in Indonesia.Location of the IncidentThe fire occurred at Werdha Damai, a care home in Manado that provides accommodation and care services
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Zeynep Gül

Nasi goreng is a traditional dish of Indonesian cuisine, based on rice and typically stir-fried with spices, eggs, vegetables, and optionally meat or seafood. Over time, nasi goreng has transcended its role as an everyday meal to become an important symbol of Indonesia’s cultural and national identity. Its designation in 2012 by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy as one of the representative dishes of the national cuisine has reinforced its significance within the context of cultural h
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Emine Nur ERDEM

The kebaya is a upper garment worn by women in Southeast Asia, characterized by an open front fastened with a brooch, button, or pin. It is typically worn with a sarong or kain. Made from fabrics such as cotton, velvet, lace, tulle, and voile, some examples are decorated with embroidery. It is worn in daily life, formal ceremonies, social events, and performing arts. Its production requires specialized knowledge and skills related to cutting, sewing, and embroidery, which have been traditionally
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Emine Nur ERDEM

The Italian Parliament has approved the government’s plan to transfer the decommissioned aircraft carrier to Indonesia. This decision aims to strengthen defense and diplomatic relations between Italy and Indonesia while avoiding the disposal costs associated with a military asset that has reached the end of its operational life.Service History of the Garibaldi Aircraft CarrierThe aircraft carrier in question, the Giuseppe Garibaldi, entered service in 1985 and participated in various military op
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Zeynep Gül

Jakarta City View (Pixabay)' image-element-format="right" image-height="1283" image-source="https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2026/04/22/PGDvQ1hgzWTEPReRliOY1OcsltCKtwSg.jpg" image-width="1920">Indonesia (officially the Republic of Indonesia) is the world’s largest archipelagic state, comprising over 17,500 islands located between Southeast Asia and the Australian continent, at the intersection of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. With a land area of 1,904,569 km² and a population of
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Emine Nur ERDEM

Jan Schmidt was born in 1951 in Arnhem, Netherlands. He studied at the University of Leiden in the Department of History, Middle East Languages and Cultures from 1969 to 1985 and continued his academic work at the same institution. In 1992, he completed his doctorate at Leiden University with a fresh perspective on Gelibolulu Mustafa Âli’s 1590 work Künhü’l-Ahbar, a text of central importance in Turkish literature. While continuing his research in the Netherlands, he worked as a duration teacher
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Mehmet Salih Çoban

Cakarta Mosque Bombing was a series of explosions that occurred during Friday prayers on 7 November 2025 at the mosque located within the campus of State Senior High School 72 (SMA Negeri 72) in the Kelapa Gading area, north of Jakarta, the capital of Endonezya. A total of 96 people were injured, most of them students. The cause of the explosions has not yet been definitively established. The investigation is being conducted by Indonesian police, bomb disposal units, and the Counter-Terrorism Un
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Edanur Karakoç

On 17 June 2025, a volcanic event occurred following a violent eruption of the male crater of Mount Lewotobi in the East Nusa Tenggara province of Indonesia, with effects still ongoing. The explosion disrupted air traffic across the region, triggered evacuations, and prompted the highest level of alert to be declared.Geographical Location and Volcanic CharacteristicsMount Lewotobi Laki-Laki is a twin-structured volcano located in the East Flores region of Indonesia. It consists of two adjacent c
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Edanur Karakoç

The Bali myna, or Bali starling (Leucopsar rothschildi), is a critically endangered bird species belonging to the family Sturnidae within the order Passeriformes. This species measures approximately 25 cm (10 inches) in length and weighs about 3 ounces (85 grams). It is distinguished by its pure white plumage, black wing and tail tips, and prominent blue skin patches around the eyes. The bill is bluish-gray with a dull yellowish tip. Males exhibit a delicate, lacy crest of feathers extending bac
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Beyza Yurttutan
TiAmorphophallus titanum is a plant species endemic to Sumatra Island in Indonesia, belonging to the Araceae (Arum family). Its natural habitat consists of steep slopes in Sumatra’s tropical rainforests. However, its wild population is threatened due to deforestation and soil degradation. As a result, botanical gardens play a crucial role in the conservation of this valuable plant species.Morphological CharacteristicsThe Titan Arum is a plant with the largest unbranched inflorescence in the world.
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Naci Ramadan