Indonesia

- Two new islands appeared near Indonesia’s Anak Krakatoa volcano after a September eruption. - Indonesia stepped up health checks at international entry points due to plague fears in Russia. - Four Indonesian seamen kidnapped by Somali pirates were rescued and returned home after five months. - A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Labuan Bajo city. - Indonesia is increasing defense spending and acquiring advanced weapons systems, including fighter jets and submarines. - The Indonesian government faces a lawsuit over peatland fires in West Kalimantan causing widespread haze and health impacts.