A powerful eruption from Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Indonesia’s Flores Island sent ash 18 km into the sky, disrupting air travel and affecting nearby villages. At least 24 international and domestic flights, including those between Bali, Australia, Singapore, and South Korea, were canceled. No casualties have been reported, but authorities recorded gas clouds with rocks and lava stretching 5 km. Officials warn of increased risks and may revise safety guidelines. Sunlight was briefly blocked in nearby areas due to heavy ashfall.

A ferry carrying 65 people, including 53 passengers and 12 crew members, sank off the coast of Bali, Indonesia. The ferry, named KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, also had 22 vehicles on board. As of the latest update, two bodies have been recovered and 20 passengers rescued, with at least 43 still missing. The vessel sank roughly 30 minutes after departing East Java’s Ketapang Port. Rescue operations with nine boats continued overnight amid rough seas, a recurring factor in Indonesia’s frequent maritime accidents.

Indonesia has signed a $10 billion contract with Turkey to purchase 48 fifth-generation fighter jets, marking Turkey’s largest defense export deal. The agreement was finalized at the Indo Defence 2025 exhibition in Jakarta, with plans for joint production of some jet parts in Indonesia over a 10-year period. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan thanked Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto for the partnership. Analysts view this as a significant milestone, with Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia also showing interest in the project.