Jakarta News
Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia, home to the major Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
Jakarta Airport Cancels Flights Due to Volcanic Ash
Dozens of flights to and from Jakarta have been canceled due to volcanic ash from an eruption in the Sunda Strait reaching the Indonesian capital. Indonesia has more active volcanoes than any other country.
Anak Krakatau Volcano Erupts, Cancelling Jakarta Flights
Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano erupted, sending ash clouds across western Indonesia and prompting the cancellation of flights at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. No casualties were reported.
Pilot arrested with 70,000 ecstasy pills after flight
A Malaysian pilot was arrested in Jakarta with over 70,000 ecstasy pills in his luggage after flying from Kuala Lumpur. He was also found to be under the influence of drugs, including MDMA, cocaine, and methamphetamine.
Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia, home to the major Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.