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Floodwaters sweeping across Nepal and Tibet have resulted in at least 919 fatalities, with 4,793 individuals still unaccounted for following the disaster on August 26. Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority announced that by Monday, the death toll in Nepal had risen to 903, with 4,247 missing persons. Meanwhile, Tibetan officials reported 16 deaths and 546 missing persons in Gyirong County. The total figures have increased significantly from weekend reports as search operations expanded into more flood-affected zones and records of missing persons were updated.
According to data released by the China Earthquake Networks Center, a moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 struck Longchang City in southwest China’s Sichuan Province on Friday afternoon. The seismic activity occurred at 1:13 p.m. Beijing time at a depth of 13 kilometers. Seismologists recorded the epicenter at 29.23 degrees north latitude and 105.22 degrees east longitude within Neijiang prefecture. As the earthquake impacted Longchang City in Sichuan, local emergency agencies began initial assessments of possible damage across the county territory.
Wildfires have swept through northeastern Algeria, claiming at least 12 lives and leaving 54 people injured, according to authorities on Wednesday night. The fatalities include five in Jijel, four in Bejaia, and three in Tizi Ouzou, as reported by Interior Minister Said Sayoud. Among the injured, six remain in critical condition after suffering burns and are receiving intensive care. The fires have spread across multiple provinces amid a severe heatwave impacting Algeria and other North African regions.
Data issued by Pakistan’s federal government confirmed that 21,951 Pakistani citizens were sent back from Gulf states between March 1 and July 13, 2026. As per official reports submitted to the National Assembly, the deportations were driven by various violations such as overstaying visas, illegal crossings, drug-related crimes, falsified documents, and involvement in organized begging rings. The export of nearly 22,000 Pakistanis from Gulf nations over this four-month span, primarily due to visa breaches and begging, underscores a tightening of immigration control throughout the Middle East.
On Tuesday, a magnitude 6.1 quake impacted waters off Indonesia’s North Sumatra province, causing tremors felt across various parts of Sumatra. The seismic event took place at 1:02:23 p.m. western Indonesian time, or 06:02:23 UTC. According to official measurements, the epicenter was located in the sea, 147 kilometers southeast of South Nias Regency. The quake originated at a depth of 29 kilometers beneath the waters west of Sumatra.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has become the deadliest in the country’s history. As of Aug. 16, government records indicated 4,945 confirmed cases and 2,325 fatalities. During the past 24 hours alone, health officials documented 101 new confirmed infections. The death count has now exceeded the 2,299 deaths reported during the Ebola outbreak from 2018 to 2020.
On Thursday morning, northeastern Pakistan experienced a magnitude 5.4 earthquake that shook parts of Gilgit-Baltistan close to the northern border of the country. The Pakistan Meteorological Department recorded the event at a magnitude of 5.3. The tremor struck at 5:35 a.m. local time on August 13, with its epicenter situated 27 kilometers northwest of Sost, near the Khunjerab region. The depth of the quake was measured at 15 kilometers by authorities.
International Youth Day 2026 highlights youth inclusion, skills and shared global aspirations. According to the UN, pressing challenges faced by younger generations include economic instability, digital access, and climate change. These issues transcend borders, requiring synchronized responses, as highlighted in the Secretary-General’s message. Guterres also lauded the ingenuity, energy, and leadership qualities of young people, describing them as key organizers and innovators actively contributing to their communities and public life. The message connected youth participation with broader initiatives aimed at sustainable development. Enhancement of skills was another central aspect of the 2026 message. Guterres urged young individuals to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy skills, viewing these as vital for shaping future societies and broadening societal engagement. He also called on institutions to collaborate with youth as equal partners, advocating for increased youth involvement in decision-making processes at local, national, and international levels. The UN reaffirmed that investment and inclusion are crucial demands from young people worldwide. Youth skills and participation highlighted The 2026 theme accentuates the diverse circumstances influencing young lives. UN youth initiatives spotlight groups such as those in Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries, and Small Island Developing States, which often face unique geographic, economic, and developmental challenges. While acknowledging these disparities, the theme maintains a focus on opportunity and well-being, emphasizing youth development as a matter of global solidarity, shared struggles, and youth-led innovation in various communities. This observance situates youth participation within the
More than 3,000 federal lawsuits claiming social media addiction are now allowed to proceed after a U.S. appeals court decision. On Aug. 10, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed appeals from Meta Platforms and TikTok, which contested the orders of the lower court that kept the litigation active. The court determined their appeal was premature, stating they sought review too early. Federal proceedings are overseen by U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, where the consolidated cases are being handled.
Typhoon Dolphin prompted the evacuation of approximately 167,900 residents in Fujian Province as intense rainfall and flooding spread throughout eastern China. The residents displaced in Fujian were moved from vulnerable land and coastal zones by 7 a.m. Monday. Meanwhile, Shanghai had separately evacuated about 215,600 people from areas deemed at risk by late Sunday. Dolphin made two landfalls in neighboring Zhejiang Province on Sunday before continuing inland and gradually weakening.