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– The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported that a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore close to Indonesia’s North Sumatra province on Tuesday, causing tremors across various regions of Sumatra. The quake struck at 1:02:23 p.m. western Indonesian time,

– 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

– 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,

– 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

– 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

– 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

– 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

– The China Earthquake Networks Center reported that a magnitude 4.9 tremor struck Gao County in Yibin City, Sichuan province, on Friday. The seismic event was recorded at 1:08 p.m. local time, with a shallow depth of just six kilometers.

– The city of Hiroshima marked the 81st anniversary of the 1945 atomic attack with a renewed appeal for nuclear disarmament, led by local authorities and international representatives. Mayor Kazumi Matsui addressed attendees including survivors, families, government officials, and foreign

– 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