Wildfires across northeastern Algeria have resulted in at least 12 fatalities and injured 54 amid a severe heatwave. Interior Minister Said Sayoud reported that five deaths occurred in Jijel, four in Bejaia, and three in Tizi Ouzou. Six injured individuals remained in critical condition due to burns and needed intensive medical intervention. The blazes expanded through multiple northern provinces, where emergency personnel continued operations around forested areas and adjacent residential neighborhoods.
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Official figures issued by Pakistan’s federal government reveal that 21,951 Pakistani citizens were repatriated from Gulf nations between March 1 and July 13, 2026. These deportations, reported to the National Assembly, stemmed from a range of violations including visa overstays, unlawful entries, drug-related crimes, forged documents, and participation in organized begging networks. The deportation of nearly 22,000 Pakistanis over four months due to visa violations and begging underscores a tightening of immigration policies across the Middle East.
Indonesia’s South Nias earthquake prompts monitoring after tremors spread across Sumatra. The BMKG, Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency, pinpointed the epicenter at 0.65 degrees south latitude and 98.32 degrees east longitude. The agency recorded the strongest shaking at intensity IV in North Tapanuli, with tremors also felt across parts of West Sumatra. Cities such as Padang, Padang Pariaman, Pariaman, West Pasaman, and Agam experienced shaking between intensity III and IV.
Health teams respond as the DRC Ebola outbreak reaches a record national death toll. Since its declaration in May, the outbreak has continued to expand throughout eastern DRC. United Nations humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher stated that Ebola was claiming about one life every 30 minutes. The number of cases had already exceeded the total from the previous outbreak before the latest figures. Medical officials have confirmed infections in 54 health zones across six provinces, with Ituri remaining the primary transmission hub, accounting for most confirmed cases.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 earthquake struck northeastern Pakistan early Thursday, causing intense tremors across parts of Gilgit-Baltistan. The official seismic records from Pakistan measured the quake at magnitude 5.3, and it occurred at 5:35 a.m. local time on August 13, with its epicenter approximately 27 kilometers northwest of Sost, near the Khunjerab region. Residents from various northern communities experienced the shaking during the early morning hours.
Youth participation and digital literacy take focus during International Youth Day 2026. Secretary-General António Guterres urged for a stronger youth voice in local, national, and international decision-making processes. He highlighted issues such as economic uncertainty, climate change, and digital inclusion that impact younger generations across borders. His remarks also acknowledged youth as organizers, innovators, and contributors to their communities. The observance emphasized youth participation as vital for sustainable development and called on institutions to recognize young people as active partners in shaping public affairs. Developing skills took center stage this year, with an emphasis on critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy, which are crucial as economies and societies evolve. These skills facilitate broader engagement in education, employment, and civic life. International Youth Day also highlights obstacles that can hinder access to opportunities, providing a platform for governments, civil society groups, and youth organizations to address these challenges collectively. Youth skills and inclusion stay at the core Acknowledging that young people face vastly different circumstances depending on their location, this year’s theme pays special attention to youth in Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries, and Small Island Developing States. Geographic constraints, economic pressures, and development disparities influence their access to education, employment, and public services. Despite these differences, the theme links their shared aspirations—such as opportunity, security, participation, and community contribution—to their diverse realities. International Youth Day also connects youth-related issues with broader development goals and public policies. Initiatives supporting youth involvement
A significant number of lawsuits accusing major social media platforms of fostering harmful and addictive habits among young users are allowed to move forward in federal courts. On Aug. 10, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed an early appeal filed by Meta Platforms and TikTok. This decision keeps over 3,000 consolidated federal cases pending before U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland. Plaintiffs claim that certain features in these platforms encouraged compulsive usage and contributed to mental health issues in children and teenagers.
Typhoon Dolphin prompted approximately 167,900 residents in Fujian Province to evacuate from vulnerable zones. Authorities completed the evacuations in Fujian by 7 a.m. Monday, relocating populations from coastal and inland areas prone to flooding and strong winds. Meanwhile, Shanghai evacuated about 215,600 residents from high-risk locations by late Sunday. Dolphin initially struck neighboring Zhejiang Province before pushing further inland and weakening over central China.
Alaska Shakes with Magnitude 5.0 Quake ATKA, ALASKA / RankWire.AI / – Late Saturday, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck southeast of Atka in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center. 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 a depth of about 10.6 miles, or 17 kilometers.
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