Who was Soeharto, the late leader named Indonesia’s ‘national hero’?
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has presented former President Soeharto with the national hero title.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has presented former President Soeharto with the national hero title.







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Indonesia appointed Patrick Kluivert in January on a two-year deal to boost hopes of reaching next year’s World Cup.
Authorities warn locals and tourists to stay at least 6km away from the site of the volcano.
The Indonesia government said last week it will not grant visas to Israeli gymnasts for the World Championships.
Indonesia has denied visas to Israelis for the upcoming world championships in most populous Muslim-majority nation.
Saudi Arabia beat Indonesia 3-2 while Qatar and Oman end goalless as fourth round of qualifiers begin.
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A search for the bodies of victims from a school collapse in Indonesia has called off after the death toll finalised.
Officials halt search at al-Khoziny school after clearing debris and determining no more bodies to be found.
Indonesia’s national search-and-rescue agency said more bodies discovered in the rubble, a week after school collapse.