Asia

Eight airports halted operations over the weekend after ash was detected in their airspace, disrupting nearly 3,000 flights and leaving more than 340,000 passengers stranded.

Passengers stand at check in area at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, in Tangerang, near Jakarta, Indonesia, Sep 7, 2026. (Photo: REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana)

08 Sep 2026 05:06AM

(Updated: 08 Sep 2026 11:17AM)