NewsNewsIndonesiaIndonesia country profileProvides an overview of Indonesia, including key dates and facts about this South East Asian state.25 Oct 2024AsiaMoment BBC reporter returns tortured monkey into wildMini was rescued after a BBC Eye investigation that exposed a global online monkey torture ring.24 Oct 2024AsiaSurfer dies after 'swordfish impales chest'Giulia Manfrini, 36, was reportedly struck while surfing off the Mentawai Islands.21 Oct 2024WorldIndonesia leader sworn in with largest cabinet in decadesSome observers believe the new cabinet make-up is a "political reward" to his predecessor Joko Widodo.21 Oct 2024AsiaReal Survival StoriesA tranquil boat trip around Indonesia becomes a terrifying test of will and endurance.17 Oct 2024Pilot hostage freed by Papua rebels 'very happy' to go homeNew Zealand pilot Philip Mehrtens was kidnapped and held captive by separatists in Indonesia's West Papua region.21 Sep 2024AsiaPope and top Indonesian imam make joint call for peaceThe Pope is currently in Indonesia as part of his tour around the Asia Pacific region.5 Sep 2024AsiaPope Francis lands in Indonesia for historic Asia Pacific visitThe 87-year-old will focus on inter-religious harmony on his visit to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore.Pope Francis begins historic Asia Pacific tripThe Pope will visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore over 12 days.3 Sep 2024AsiaPolice clash with protesters over Indonesia law changeThe country's leaders want to reverse a constitutional court decision to open up elections to their rivals.22 Aug 2024AsiaIndonesia's Independence Day celebrated in planned new capitalThe planned new capital Nusantara is set to be the biggest legacy of outgoing President Joko Widodo.18 Aug 2024AsiaWitness HistoryIn 1945, the nationalist leader declared independence for Indonesia14 Aug 2024