Asia Asia More than 12.5 million people in Indonesia have been exposed to haze caused by fires across seven provinces, says the country's health ministry. Firefighters attempt to extinguish a wildfire in Palembang, South Sumatra province, Indonesia on Sep 8, 2026. (Photo: Reuters/Abriansyah Liberto»»»

JAKARTA, KOMPAS – The forest and land fires occurring in Sumatra and Kalimantan have had an impact on wildlife. In response to this situation, the Ministry of Forestry continues to strengthen the task force for wildlife rescue, including enhancing patrols and encouraging community involvement in re»»»

Jakarta, Indonesia: An orangutan mother and her baby, threatened by encroaching wildfires to their habitat in Indonesia, were rescued earlier this week, authorities said in a statement Saturday. The vast Southeast Asian archipelago has for weeks been fighting wildfires blanketing parts of Borneo an»»»