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News from Nov 2, 2026 (UTC)

Indonesia isCalm

A little better than usual

Last 14 days

Oct 20Nov 2

Why

  1. Indonesia's wildfire haze is straining ties with neighbouring countries, and experts warn of long-term health risks.

    28 eventsabc.net.au, news.mongabay.comSource

  2. A concrete mixer truck crashed into a bus stop in Bekasi, killing six people.

    4 eventsen.antaranews.comSource

  3. Police arrested a Medan prison employee over 599 drug-laced vapes.

    8 eventsen.antaranews.comSource

What happened

  • Statements21%
  • Cooperation62%
  • Criticism8%
  • Protests0%
  • Pressure5%
  • Fighting4%

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  • UneasyA little worse than usual
  • SteadyAbout usual
  • CalmA little better than usual
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