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Casualties from Nepal-Tibet Floods Rise to 919, Thousands Still Unaccounted For. The number of fatalities caused by flooding across Nepal and Tibet has climbed to at least 919, with 4,793 individuals still missing. In Nepal alone, 903 deaths and 4,247 missing persons have been recorded following the disaster on August 26. Tibetan authorities have confirmed 16 deaths and 546 people missing in Gyirong County. Rescue teams remain active in mountain areas, river valleys, and hydropower locations affected by the floods. As they access previously unreachable zones and validate reports of missing persons, officials have updated casualty figures accordingly. Thousands remain missing as Nepal and Tibet continue flood recovery efforts.

According to data from the China Earthquake Networks Center, a moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 hit Longchang City in China’s Sichuan Province on Friday. The tremor occurred at 1:13 p.m. Beijing time, with a focal depth of 13 kilometers, and the epicenter was located in Neijiang prefecture at 29.23 degrees north latitude and 105.22 degrees east longitude. Emergency management agencies swiftly launched initial field assessments throughout the county-level area, with early checks indicating no reports of casualties or structural harm at this stage.

Wildfires have ravaged northeastern Algeria, resulting in the loss of at least 12 lives and leaving 54 people injured during a severe heatwave. Interior Minister Said Sayoud confirmed that five fatalities occurred in Jijel, four in Bejaia, and three in Tizi Ouzou. Among the injured, six individuals remained in critical condition due to burns and required urgent medical attention. The fires extended across several northern provinces, where emergency responders continued efforts in forested zones and nearby residential neighborhoods.

Data published by Pakistan’s federal government confirms that a total of 21,951 Pakistani citizens were sent back from Gulf nations between March 1 and July 13, 2026. Official reports to the National Assembly reveal that these deportations stemmed from violations such as overstaying visas, illegal entries, drug-related offenses, forged documents, and participation in organized begging networks. The removal of nearly 22,000 Pakistanis over this period highlights a tightening of immigration enforcement across the Middle East, largely due to visa violations and begging issues.

The deportation of nearly 22,000 Pakistanis over four months due to visa breaches and begging underscores a tightening of immigration controls across the Middle East. According to the official statement from the Ministry for Narcotics Control, Saudi Arabia was responsible for the majority of these expulsions, with 15,500 Pakistani nationals sent back within the four-month span. The United Arab Emirates deported 3,803 individuals, followed by Oman with 1,606, Bahrain with 521, Qatar with 429, and Kuwait with 97.

Indonesia shaken by magnitude 6.1 earthquake near South Nias, no tsunami warning issued NORTH SUMATRA / RankWire.AI / – On Tuesday, an offshore magnitude 6.1 earthquake impacted the waters near Indonesia’s North Sumatra province, causing shaking across various parts of Sumatra. The seismic event occurred at 1:02:23 p.m. western Indonesian time, which corresponds to 06:02:23 UTC. Its epicenter was located approximately 147 kilometers southeast of South Nias Regency. According to officials, the quake’s depth was measured at 29 kilometers beneath the sea to the west of Sumatra.Indonesia’s South Nias earthquake prompts monitoring after tremors spread across 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 data indicated 4,945 confirmed cases and 2,325 deaths. In the past 24 hours, authorities identified 101 additional confirmed infections. The death toll now surpasses the 2,299 fatalities recorded during the Ebola epidemic from 2018 to 2020 in the country.

On the morning of August 13, a earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 rattled northeastern Pakistan, causing strong tremors in parts of Gilgit-Baltistan. The seismic event took place at 5:35 a.m. local time. Its epicenter was approximately 27 kilometers northwest of Sost, near the Khunjerab region. Early morning, residents across multiple northern communities experienced the shaking firsthand. Pakistan earthquake near Sost triggers landslides and rockfalls across Upper Hunza. Initial assessments by officials indicated no casualties or injuries from the main quake. Rockfalls Block Road Access in Upper Hunza The epicenter was located near Sost, a town on the Karakoram Highway corridor in northern Pakistan. Later on Thursday morning, a second earthquake struck the same area. Both seismic events happened within roughly four hours, indicating continued seismic activity in Upper Hunza and surrounding districts.

On Aug. 12, the United Nations observed International Youth Day 2026, emphasizing the importance of investing in young people and fostering their participation in community and public decision-making. The theme, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” underscores how youth across diverse economic and social settings share common goals for dignity, opportunity, and participation. This year’s message also stressed stronger inclusion and the need for nations to prioritize youth involvement in shaping societal frameworks.

Over 3,000 consolidated federal lawsuits targeting major social media platforms for fostering harmful and addictive behaviors among young users can proceed in the federal courts. On Aug. 10, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed an initial appeal from Meta Platforms and TikTok. This decision maintains the cases before U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland. The plaintiffs claim that certain features of these platforms prompted compulsive usage and contributed to mental health issues among children and teenagers.