Once home to one of the greatest kingdoms of the South Sulawesi region, today Makassar is reviving its strength by becoming the smartest city in Indonesia. At least that’s what its mayor, Mohammad ...

MAKASSAR, Indonesia — For years, Rahma paid a monthly rate for water that never flowed to her home in eastern Indonesia’s largest urban area, here where the Tallo River meets the Pacific Ocean. “If ...

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Armed police officers stand guard at the gate of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral which was attacked by suicide bomb on March 28, ahead of Mass on Good Friday, April 2, 2021, in Makassar, South ...

A young man stands on a beach, watching the water. Behind him is everything he's ever known – his country, his family, the rhythms of life on a small, isolated island. Ahead? A hazy horizon, and a ...

Liga 1, Persib Bandung vs PSM Makassar at Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium features two title contenders. Persib come in with W W W W L form, PSM with D W W W D. Recent head-to-head meetings are ...

Explore the delicious street food of Makassar, Indonesia with a focus on Konro Bakar, or BBQ beef ribs, and Sop Konro, a rich beef rib soup. Enjoy these dishes topped with a special Indonesian peanut ...

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Two suicide bombers detonated explosives outside a Catholic church in the Indonesian city of Makassar, wounding at least 20 people on the first day of the Easter Holy Week, police said. The attack ...

The case of the Makassar-class is a case study in industry stepping up to the plate for the needs of small navies. It is well understood that the amphibious warfare vessel, as a general type, has ...