Global Impacts

January 11, 2026

As the legal case into the deadly Komodo shipwreck takes shape, police cite a new national legal doctrine in their...

Screenshot of a video of Valencia's coach's wife, who faithfully prays and encourages the SAR team. January 7, 2026 (Heybali)

Valencia Coach and Two Children Laid to Rest in Spain as One Son Remains Lost at Sea

January 11, 2026

The ashes of Martin Carreras Fernando and two of his children have been repatriated, marking a somber chapter in a...

Photo of the Valencia coach's family and close relatives after explaining the zero result obtained on Day 14. January 8, 2026

Bali News

A Final, Fragile Hope: Family Remains in Indonesia as Official Search for Missing Boy Ends

January 11, 2026

While most relatives have returned to Spain, one representative stays behind in Bali, clinging to the chance that local fishermen...

National (Indonesia)

Video: Family Thanks Search Teams as 15-Day Operation for Missing Boy Ends in Komodo

LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — In a moment of profound grace amidst enduring sorrow, family members of the victims of the KM...

Representatives of the victims' families signed the minutes of the closing of the search operation for victims of the sinking of the KM Putri Sakinah in Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, Friday (January 9, 2026).

Formal Search Ends for Valencia Coach’s Son Lost in Komodo Shipwreck

Authorities close the 15-day rescue operation, but will monitor for signs of the final missing child as tourism activities resume...

Balinese model Inka Williams is the girlfriend of actor Channing Tatum.

People

Inka Williams: The Bali-Raised Model Behind the Channing Tatum Headlines

by Giostanovlatto

As her relationship with actor Channing Tatum captures global headlines, the spotlight turns to the model's deep-rooted connection to Bali...

Photo Gallery: From Bajo Ritual to Recovery – The Valencia Coach’s Final Journey in Komodo

Search Ends in Komodo as Valencia Coach’s Son Remains Lost at Sea

After a 15-day operation, Indonesian authorities have concluded the search for the final victim of the Putri Sakinah shipwreck, leaving...

National (Indonesia)

Labuan Bajo Bans Night Sailing for Tourist Vessels Following Fatal Shipwreck

In a direct response to the Komodo National Park tragedy, port authorities impose a nighttime sailing prohibition to reduce risk,...

Photo of the body of one of Valencia's coach's children being transferred from a speedboat to a Basarnas ship before being taken back to Labuan Bajo. January 6, 2026 (Hey Bali)

As Komodo Search Ends, a Maritime Tragedy’s Most Painful Question Remains

LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — After fourteen days of searching without results, Indonesian rescue teams are preparing to conclude operations for...

Photo of the Captain of the Putri Sakinah ship when being questioned by investigators from the West Manggarai Police before finally being named a suspect, January 8, 2026 (Doc: West Manggarai Police)

Captain and Crew Member Named Suspects in Fatal Komodo National Park Shipwreck