Anak Krakatau Island — island in South Lampung Regency, Lampung Province, Indonesia

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Thursday, October 29, 2026

Anak Krakatau Island

island in South Lampung Regency, Lampung Province, Indonesia

In brief

Indonesia ended a 10-day search for eight people, including five journalists, missing near Anak Krakatau; Basarnas found no signs and no objects.

In Abu Dhabi, Tadweer showcased a sustainability-focused initiative at ADIHEX 2026, presenting a Legacy of Sustainability pavilion that links traditional Emirati resourcefulness with modern waste-to-resource technologies to reinforce sustainable tourism. Meanwhile, Indonesia faced widespread flight disruption as Mount Anak Krakatau erupted, sending ash plumes up to 50,000 feet and grounding Soekarno-Hatta while affecting airports and thousands of travelers across Jakarta, Makassar, and Lombok.

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