Jakarta is sinking far faster than most cities, with entire districts dropping below sea level. Scientists warn of severe ...

Attendees watch a video presentation of Indonesia's planned capital Nusantara, at Ecosperity Week in Singapore JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's parliament on Thursday designated special status for ...

Indonesia’s capital could no longer be overcrowded, sinking and polluted Jakarta after the country’s president approved a long-term plan to move the capital elsewhere. The plan, approved by President ...

Indonesia is getting a less crowded, less polluted capital city, removing the “burden” on sinking Jakarta, the country’s president announced Monday. President Joko Widodo said the new capital city – ...

The 16th century metropolis is one of the world's fastest sinking cities. LONDON -- This week, Indonesia's president announced that the capital Jakarta was sinking at an alarming rate -- and that the ...

JAKARTA: As Jakarta counts its days as the national capital, it is gearing up to celebrate its 497th anniversary on Saturday (June 22) as though it will forever be the center of the country’s marvels, ...

The fire was extinguished after three hours of intense effort. The cause is under investigation, officials said.