Jakarta airports stay closed after Mount Anak Krakatau eruption strands more than 270,000 passengers
Jakarta's main airport and three other airports have delayed reopening after a volcanic eruption forced widespread flight disruption across Indonesia. Mount Anak Krakatau, about 150 kilometres from the capital, erupted on Saturday and sent lava and ash into the air. The ash cloud led to closures, cancellations and diversions that left more than 270,000 passengers affected.The transport ministry said the figure covered the cumulative operational impact since 5 September 2026 and included flights that were cancelled, delayed or diverted. Eight airports halted operations over the weekend after ash was detected in their airspace, according to the ministry. At least four... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 08:38 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: US Iran tensions deepen as Germany swings right and China boosts banks
The biggest geopolitical story was the worsening US Iran confrontation, with Energy Secretary Chris Wright saying there may not be a nuclear agreement as Washington and Tehran continue exchanging attacks. The comments underline fading hopes for a deal while the military and diplomatic standoff intensifies. 🔗In the Middle East, Israel ordered residents in a zone of Deir Zahrani in southern Lebanon to evacuate ahead of strikes it said were aimed at a Hezbollah target. The warning came as cross border pressure remained high and the risk of wider escalation stayed in focus. 🔗Ukraine said US envoys had brought new proposals... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 07 Sep 2026 08:36 LONDON
Indonesia volcano eruption strands 270,000 as airport closures extend into Monday
Some 270,000 passengers have been left stranded across Indonesia after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau grounded more than 2,000 flights and forced airports to suspend operations for a second day. The volcano, which lies about 150 kilometres from Jakarta, began erupting late on Friday and continued to send ash into airspace over the capital and Lampung province through the weekend. Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and three other airports extended closures until 6 pm local time on Monday after ash was detected near affected airspace.Officials said the volcano remained seismically active throughout the weekend, and Indonesia's Geological Agency warned on Monday... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 06:59 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Israel strikes southern Lebanon as Anak Krakatau ash disrupts Indonesian travel
Israeli air strikes hit southern Lebanon after Israel said Hezbollah launched two drones toward its troops in the occupied security zone, with four people killed in the attack. 🔗Lebanon said the strikes followed the alleged drone launch and added to already high tensions along the border, where cross border fire has repeatedly raised fears of a wider escalation. 🔗In Indonesia, more than 150,000 passengers were stranded after ash from Anak Krakatau forced authorities to suspend operations at six airports. 🔗The volcanic disruption hit travel across the region as airport closures and delays spread, leaving airlines and passengers dealing with major... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 06 Sep 2026 12:18 LONDON
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