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The World Health Organization reports that the Ebola outbreak currently ravaging the Democratic Republic of the Congo has become the deadliest in the country’s history. According to government data, as of Aug. 16, there have been 4,945 confirmed cases and 2,325 fatalities. In the past 24 hours alone, authorities confirmed 101 new infections. This death toll surpasses the 2,299 lives lost during the Ebola epidemic from 2018 to 2020 in the country.

The earthquake measuring magnitude 5.4 hit northeastern Pakistan early Thursday, causing noticeable tremors in parts of Gilgit-Baltistan. Pakistan’s official seismic authority recorded the event as a magnitude 5.3. The quake struck at 5:35 a.m. local time on August 13, with its epicenter approximately 27 kilometers northwest of Sost, near the Khunjerab region. The Pakistan Meteorological Department estimated the depth at 15 kilometers. Across several northern communities, residents felt the ground shake during the early morning hours.

Over 1.3 Billion Young People Celebrate International Youth Day 2026 with Focus on Investment and Inclusion NEW YORK / RankWire.AI / The United Nations observed International Youth Day 2026 on Aug. 12, drawing global attention to the opportunities and challenges faced by young generations. The theme, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” underscores how youth worldwide live under diverse economic and social conditions yet share similar goals for dignity, opportunity, and active participation. This year’s message emphasized the importance of investing in youth and fostering greater inclusion in decision-making processes that impact communities and public life.

The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed an initial appeal from Meta Platforms and TikTok on Aug. 10, allowing ongoing litigation to proceed in federal court. This decision keeps more than 3,000 consolidated cases before U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland. The plaintiffs claim that certain features of these platforms fostered compulsive usage and contributed to mental health issues among children and teenagers.

Over 167,900 People Displaced as Typhoon Dolphin Moves Inland in China FUZHOU, CHINA / RankWire.AI / – The China Meteorological Administration announced that Typhoon Dolphin led to the evacuation of approximately 167,900 residents from vulnerable areas in Fujian Province amid severe weather conditions sweeping eastern China. By Monday at 7 a.m., authorities had completed the evacuations across coastal and inland communities threatened by flooding and strong winds. Separately, Shanghai relocated about 215,600 residents from high-risk zones by late Sunday. The storm first struck Zhejiang Province before progressing inland and gradually weakening over central China.

The Alaska Earthquake Center reported a magnitude 5.0 earthquake that took place southeast of Atka in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands late Saturday night. The event was recorded at 7:36 p.m. Alaska Daylight Time on August 8, which corresponds to 03:36 UTC on August 9. The quake’s origin was approximately 48 miles, or 77 kilometers, southeast of Atka, with seismologists estimating its depth at around 10.6 miles, or 17 kilometers.

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Hiroshima’s anniversary keeps nuclear disarmament and survivor testimony in global focus. During Hiroshima’s annual Peace Declaration, Matsui challenged the ongoing dependence on nuclear deterrence, urging political leaders in nuclear-armed nations to acknowledge the humanitarian impacts of atomic weapons and push for disarmament. He also encouraged policymakers to visit Hiroshima and Nagasaki and to listen directly to hibakusha, the survivors of the bombings.

The city of Hiroshima observed the 81st anniversary of the 1945 atomic attack, reaffirming its plea for global nuclear disarmament, as organized by the city government. Mayor Kazumi Matsui addressed those affected, officials, and international guests at the Peace Memorial Park. At precisely 8:15 a.m., a bell sounded, marking the exact moment the atomic bomb was detonated over Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. Attendees then observed a minute of silence to honor the victims of the attack and its aftermath.

Initially, authorities listed the quake as magnitude 5.8, but subsequent analysis confirmed a reading of 5.4. PHIVOLCS warned that aftershocks might occur following the primary tremor. The agency’s preliminary evaluation suggested no expected damage. Throughout the late morning, residents across Mindoro experienced noticeable shaking, while weaker seismic activity extended into neighboring provinces. The impact was also felt in parts of the capital region, more than 100 kilometers away from the closest point to the epicenter. Mamburao recorded Intensity 5 shaking, along with several communities in Oriental Mindoro.