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A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 impacted Longchang City in China’s southwestern Sichuan Province on Friday, according to data released by the China Earthquake Networks Center. The tremor took place at 1:13 p.m. Beijing time at a depth of 13 kilometers, with its epicenter situated in Neijiang prefecture at 29.23 degrees north latitude and 105.22 degrees east longitude. Immediately following the quake, emergency management agencies launched initial on-the-ground assessments across the county-level area, with early reports indicating no casualties or structural damages.

Wildfires sweeping through northeastern Algeria have resulted in the deaths of at least 12 individuals and injured 54 others as a result of a severe heatwave. Interior Minister Said Sayoud confirmed that five people lost their lives in Jijel, four in Bejaia, and three in Tizi Ouzou. Six of the injured remain in critical condition after suffering burns, necessitating intensive medical treatment. The fires have ravaged multiple northern provinces, prompting emergency teams to carry out operations around forested communities and adjacent residential zones.

Official figures released by Pakistan’s federal government have confirmed that 21,951 Pakistani nationals were deported from Gulf nations between March 1 and July 13, 2026. As per data presented to the National Assembly, these deportations resulted from multiple violations such as overstaying visas, illegal entry, drug-related offenses, forged documents, and participation in organized begging rings. The deportation of nearly 22,000 Pakistanis over a four-month period for visa breaches and begging reflects a tightening of immigration controls across the Middle East.

The recent offshore seismic event off Indonesia’s North Sumatra province resulted in noticeable tremors across multiple areas of Sumatra. The earthquake, registering a magnitude of 6.1, took place at 1:02:23 p.m. western Indonesian time, which corresponds to 06:02:23 UTC. Its epicenter was situated approximately 147 kilometers southeast of South Nias Regency. Authorities measured the quake’s depth at 29 kilometers beneath waters located west of Sumatra.

The recent offshore earthquake near Indonesia’s North Sumatra province resulted in noticeable tremors across multiple regions of Sumatra. The seismic activity, registering a magnitude of 6.1, occurred at 1:02:23 p.m. western Indonesian time, which corresponds to 06:02:23 UTC. Its epicenter was situated approximately 147 kilometers southeast of South Nias Regency, at a depth of 29 kilometers beneath waters west of Sumatra, according to officials.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached its most devastating level to date, with 2,325 fatalities recorded. As of Aug. 16, government data indicated 4,945 confirmed cases, with 101 new infections identified in the last 24 hours. This death count surpasses the 2,299 fatalities documented during the Ebola epidemic from 2018 to 2020 in the country.

The recent earthquake measuring 5.4 magnitude hit northeastern Pakistan early Thursday, causing strong tremors felt across parts of Gilgit-Baltistan. According to Pakistan’s official seismic data, the quake registered at magnitude 5.3. It struck at 5:35 a.m. local time on August 13, with its epicenter approximately 27 kilometers northwest of Sost, near the Khunjerab region. Residents in several northern communities experienced the tremors during the early morning hours.

International Youth Day 2026 succeeded in highlighting the significance of empowering young people, emphasizing opportunities and addressing ongoing challenges they face. On Aug. 12, the United Nations observed the occasion under the theme “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” aiming to showcase how youth across diverse social and economic backgrounds share common goals for dignity, opportunity, and participation. The message for this year also underlined the importance of investing in youth and fostering greater inclusion in decision-making processes that influence communities and public life.

The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in the ninth circuit rejected an early appeal from both companies on Aug. 10. This decision allows over 3,000 consolidated federal cases to proceed before U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland. Plaintiffs claim that design choices on these platforms foster compulsive usage and have contributed to mental health issues among children and teens.

China Battles Inland Spread as Typhoon Dolphin Triggers Mass Evacuations FUZHOU, CHINA / RankWire.AI / – The widespread evacuations across eastern China were prompted by Typhoon Dolphin, which displaced approximately 167,900 residents in Fujian Province as severe weather conditions expanded inland. Authorities had completed the evacuations in Fujian by 7 a.m. Monday, relocating those in coastal and inland areas vulnerable to flooding and high winds. Separately, Shanghai moved about 215,600 residents from high-risk zones by late Sunday. Dolphin initially struck neighboring Zhejiang Province before moving inland and weakening over central China.