6.8 magnitude earthquake rattles South Asia, 9 people killed and hundreds Injuries

GUWAHATI - An earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale (SR) rocked a number of countries in South Asia this morning. The temporary data, nine people were killed and nearly 200 people were injured.

The quake hit the region of India, Bangladesh, Nepal and partly in the area of ​​Myanmar. Average of those killed were found trapped in the rubble of collapsed buildings. In addition to destroying the building, the tremor caused uninterruptible power supplies and telecommunications network is disconnected.

The strongest earthquake occurred according to the US Geological Survey in the west of Imphal, India region. The earthquake occurred when many people are still sleeping.

"It was like being adrift in the pan," said Joy Thanglian, 33, an employee of an energy company Bharat Petroleum. "Then we ran out," he said, as quoted by Reuters on Monday (01/04/2016).


The police and hospitals in Imphal stated number of deaths in the hospital up to six people and injured about 100 others. "It was the biggest earthquake we've ever tasted in Imphal," said disaster response workers, Kanarjit Kangujam, told Reuters by telephone.


Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, via Twitter, stating that he was with the authorities in the northeastern region of India, the region which was devastated by an earthquake. Rescuers from Guwahati, a region in the state of Assam, India, rushing to reach Imphal region.

In Bangladesh, three people were killed and 90 others injured in the earthquake. However, there are no reports of damage in the region of the earthquake close to the Myanmar border.

Saudi's reason for waged Tension

TEHRAN - The Iranian government has accused Saudi Arabia looking for a reason to inflame tensions with severed diplomatic ties in response to a mass assault on the Embassy and its Consulates in Iran.

Tehran insists that Iran has committed itself to protect foreign diplomatic missions. Iran also has arrested dozens of people involved in the attack and burning of the Saudi embassy in Tehran.

Iranian demonstrators stormed the Saudi Embassy a few hours after the Saudi authorities executed a Shia cleric Nimr al-Nimr. Riyadh to withdraw all diplomatic staff and ordered all Iranian diplomats to leave Saudi within 48 hours.

"Iran is committed to providing diplomatic security guarantees by international conventions. But Saudi Arabia, which fosters tensions have used this incident as an excuse to inflame tensions, "said a spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Hossein Ansari Jaberi, Monday (01/04/2016), as quoted by Reuters.

Earlier, Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, Adel Al-Jubeir, ordered all Iranian diplomats to leave Saudi within 48 hours. "The kingdom (Saudi) in view of this reality, announced the severance of diplomatic relations with Iran and asked the delegation of diplomatic missions of embassies, consulates and offices related to it to leave within 48 hours," he said.


"Ambassador (Iran) had called to tell them," he said again. After the Saudi embassy and consulate in Iran is attacked, Jubeir ask all Saudi diplomat in Baghdad, Iraq, wary. Because, in protest at the execution of Al-Nimr also occurred in Iraq.

Asked whether Saudi will sue Iran at the United Nations over attack its Embassy and Consulates in Iran, Jubeir admitted still thinking about it. "Being studied all the options available, both in the Arab League Organization of the Islamic state or the United Nations," said Jubeir.

ISIS Execution 5 'Spy' English

Raqqa - militant group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) releases the execution of five men accused of spying for the British. The video was accompanied by threatening messages directed at British Prime Minister, David Cameron.

The execution of 11-minute video has been leaked on social media. In the video appears a man with a British accent-Asian convey narrative aimed at Cameron. Execution was claimed as a reaction to the actions of the British who bombed ISIS base in Syria in the last month.

ISIS executor who wore a balaclava standing near the hostage kneeling and wearing orange jumpsuits. The man who delivered the narrative was accused Cameron as a "slave of the White House" and "donkey Jews".

In his message, the narrator was threatened that ISIS will invade England and Cameron would not have the ability to rescue its citizens.

The video ends with the appearance of the little boy who cried uniformed soldiers; "We're going to kill 'infidels' in there."

Five people were executed aged 25 to 40 years. British intelligence claimed was checking the authenticity of the video footage of the execution. But they declined to comment.

Meanwhile, the British Foreign Office expressed latest video ISIS it is propaganda. The goal is to divert the attention of the supporters of ISIS. "After the group experienced a recent failure in Iraq and the inability to retain people in the territories they control," the ministry statement said, as quoted by Russia Today, Monday (4/1 / 2016).

Australia: Indonesia, ISIS base Future

JAKARTA - Australia warned that ISIS has targeted Indonesia to be the location for a base "caliphate" of his. The warning was conveyed the Australian Attorney General, George Brandis, Tuesday (12/22/2015).

According to him, the extremist group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) can form the basis of violence in Indonesia, which he calls the "front door" of Australia. Brandis's statement also refers to the arrests of suspected terrorists in several regions suspected of planning bombings in Jakarta in celebration of the New Year 2016. Those arrested are also suspected terror cell inspired group ISIS.

Brandis said there was "no doubt at all" that Indonesia has become the object of ambition for ISIS has declared caliphate in Afghanistan, Libya and other countries outside Syria and northern Iraq.


"ISIS has ambitions to increase its presence and level of activity in Indonesia, either directly or through surrogates," said Brandis told The Australian.


"You've heard the expression 'caliphate away'? ISIS has the intention to establish a caliphate outside the Middle East, the applicable provincial caliphate. Has identified Indonesia as the location of ambition, "he said again.

Australia has told authorities counter-terrorism, that terrible terror case could happen in Australia if ISIS really make Indonesia as a base.

A stern warning from Brandis came a day after there was talk several ministers of Indonesia and Australia, the chief of police and security officers, where the threat of terrorism became the main focus of the talks.

In Jakarta, Australian Justice Minister, Michael Keenan, said the emergence of ISIS risk to the security of both countries. "The emergence of ISIS in the Middle East is something that has memdestabilisasi security of Australia, that destabilize the security of our friends and partners, especially here in this region," said Keenan.


In the first annual meeting of the Council of Ministers in Jakarta, Australia and Indonesia agreed on counter-terrorism cooperation between the two countries. The cooperation includes the handling of cyber crime, intelligence sharing, technical cooperation and the handling of terrorism financing.

Trikora, Beautiful beach destination and Pray

Bintan Island is an island located in the province of Riau Islands. The largest island in the Riau Islands are located very close to the state of Singapore. In ancient times, this region became a favorite stopover trading ship from China and India.

Not only that, its strategic location which is between Singapra, Johor Baru, and Malaysia made the island that is rich in tourism potential. One of the famous tourist destination on the island of Bintan is Trikora Beach. Beaches this one has a very beautiful view. How is the beauty of this beach? And why many tourists who pray there? To answer the curiosity that, following full review.

This beach is located in the village of Malang Meeting, Gunung Kijang, Bintan. According to the legend circulating in the community, Trikora name is taken from the "three corral" which is the designation of foreign tourists while visiting this beach. There are also those who say that the Trikora name is taken from one of the Tri Command Rakyat Indonesia's history. At that time, this beach is a bastion of the outermost Indonesia in a hot issue "Crush Malaysia".

Although a trip to the beach is quite tiring, but it will pay off when it has come to this beach. Throughout the journey to this place, we will be treated to an amazing sight. As the ranks of the fishing village, the location of seagrass and mangrove conservation, as well as luxury resorts are beautiful.

This beach has incredible beauty with soft white sand and clear blue water. The beach is quite shallow the waves are not too big, so the beach is very suitable for children's play. However, mesikpun nevertheless be careful because when the tide flows the water can be quite strong.

The beach is also widely used as a goal to pray because across the Trikora beach, you can find the Cave Relax Maria. This cave was built by refugees Vietnnam who are protecting themselves during wars. Around the cave is overgrown with large trees with leafy foliage hanging in the mouth of the cave and making it look beautiful. Near the cave there is a church for those who want to pray fervently.

Trikora on the beach there are many trees lining the beach to shelter. Besides oil, other tree species that grow in sin is the mangrove. One of the interesting things about this beach is in this place adal Kelong. Namely fish trap made of wood and is used to attach a fishing net in the sea.

Once satisfied exploring Trikota Beach, do not forget to stop at the Six Rivers region. It is the location of the favorite culinary tourists who visit there. In this place is special food that Berbahn Six Rivers bark that animals have a sense of a kind of snail that resemble squid.

Such review on Trikora beautiful beach into a tourist destination and pray. May be used as a reference to spend the weekend with family. Remember to capture every beautiful moments in this place.

Peucang Island The Natural World Heritage Site

Peucang Island is one island that was awarded by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Site. This island is ideal for those of you who want to cool off from the bustle and noise of the city, for it Peucang also a favorite Destinations for people in Jakarta and surrounding.

Layout of Peucang own entrance in the district of Pandeglang, Banten province, located on the eastern right of Ujung Kulon National Park. The trip from the city of Banten heading to the island takes approximately 1.5 hours using a motor vessel.

Probably quite boring but it will pay off when you see the beauty of Nature in this Peucang Island. Local residents named the island Peucang taken from the name of the type of deer that live across the region.

Peucang island is actually the place of registration and the base camp for tourists who want to explore the Ujung Kulon National Park, the island is never empty Rating, any time is always crowded with tourists from various countries and regions. On this island there are also many inns and Restorant to meet all the needs of tourists.

Island this Peucang you can perform various activities and activities such as snorkeling, diving, swimming, fishing and others. The waters around the island were very supportive to all these activities.

Water clarity and beauty of white sandy beaches, Peucang become a haven fit for you who wants to get peace, accompanied by a gentle sea breeze - a gentle, perfect really deh Guys, Make ga want to return to town if already in this Peucang Island.

Currently Maritime Tourism In Peucang is very well known by tourists Domestic and foreign tourists, so the island is always crowded and never lonely, especially on weekends.

For that we recommend to you, when will visit Peucang preferably on weekdays, because it is not too crowded as the weekend. Cool, right? Hope it helps you who are looking for a tourist destination close to the city of Jakarta. Happy Holidays Guys!

Indonesian court Declare Two British Journalists Guilty

Two British journalists were found guilty by an Indonesian court. They were found guilty of making a documentary on tourist visas.

As reported by the BBC on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, Neil Bonner and Rebecca Prosser Indonesian navy arrested in Batam Island on May 28, 2015. They were arrested while recording images for National Geographic program about maritime piracy in Southeast Asia.

For his actions, they had previously been sentenced to two months and 15 days in jail since September. Both were also fined as much as $ 2,500 or equivalent to Rp 33 million.

Attorney Bani Ginting, in closing the court said legally that the two journalists are guilty of using their tourist visa to conduct "inappropriate activity."

He recommended that the two men sentenced to five months in prison and pay a fine of more than US $ 3,000.

"What they entered into a criminal offense," said Aristo Pangaribuan, a lawyer from Neil Bonner and Rebecca Prosser.