The iconic Homo erectus fossil was welcomed home with a repatriation ceremony and a new museum exhibit in Jakarta.

Mount Semeru in East Java erupted again on Jan 3, 2026, marking its 20th eruption in a week. PVMBG maintains Level III (Alert) status and advises against activities near Besuk Kobokan due to potential ...

Java Man, the first fossil evidence of Homo erectus, has returned to Indonesia after over a century in the Netherlands. This ...

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Jawa Timur Park Batu: The forecast indicates a relatively favorable weather condition during the day, with clear skies, but fog may occur in the early morning and late evening.

JOMBANG, East Java: Hundreds of people from all over Indonesia visit the Islamic boarding school Tebuireng daily located in East Java’s Jombang city, paying respects and chanting prayers at the tombs ...

East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa on Sunday called for stronger protection, empowerment and advancement of women, ...

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If you liked this story, share it with other people. LAMONGAN, Indonesia — Wawan has traded in stingrays for years out of the port in Lamongan, a district in Indonesia’s East Java province. At dawn, ...