Pope Francis and the grand imam of Southeast Asia’s largest mosque vowed Thursday to fight religiously inspired violence and protect the environment, issuing a joint call for interfaith friendship and common cause at the heart of Francis’ visit to Indonesia, the Associated Press reported.
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Director of MoFA Dubai Office receives credentials of Indonesian Consul-General
Sheikh Maktoum bin Butti Al Maktoum, Director of Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Dubai Office, has met with Denny Lesmana, Consul-General of the Republic of Indonesia in Dubai, and received his credentials.
Emirates to operate second daily flight to Bali to serve seasonal demand
Emirates has announced that it will operate a second daily A380 service between Dubai and Bali to meet the surge in travel demand to the island during the upcoming peak season.
DIFC, Indonesia’s Nusantara Capital Authority to boost financial cooperation
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indonesia's Nusantara Capital Authority to enhance international financial cooperation.
Al-Azhar Grand Imam calls for global efforts to halt Gaza aggression
His Eminence Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, has called for immediate international action to halt the aggression on Gaza, ensure the entry of humanitarian aid into the besieged region, and provide essential support to end the prolonged bloodshed.
5-magnitude earthquake strikes Maluku Province in Indonesia
An earthquake measuring 5 magnitude on the Richter scale struck Tuesday Maluku Province in Indonesia.
Eruption of Indonesia’s Mt Ibu forces seven villages to evacuate
A volcano on the remote Indonesian island of Halmahera has spectacularly erupted, spewing a grey ash cloud into the sky, and people from seven nearby villages have been evacuated, authorities said on Sunday.