Emergency responders in the region confirmed that no reports of casualties, injuries, or property damage had been received in the hours after the tremor. Local civil defense agencies deployed inspection teams to examine critical infrastructure, including municipal water systems, electrical grids, gas pipelines, and transportation routes throughout Neijiang. State media, as reported by Xinhua News Agency, indicated that nearby rural townships experienced minor ground movement but no disruptions to utilities.

Algeria wildfire emergency leaves 12 dead and 54 injured across northern provinces. (AI-generated image) Firefighting crews confronted dozens of active fires as authorities evacuated families from danger zones near forests and residential areas. By 8 p.m. local time on Wednesday, officials recorded at least 159 vegetation fires across various provinces. Out of these, 90 had been extinguished, while 69 remained active at that time. Bejaia reported 18 ongoing fires, with Skikda following with 13, Tizi Ouzou with 12, and Jijel with seven. Algeria’s Civil Protection mobilized ground teams, mobile units, helicopters, and firefighting aircraft to aid efforts in the most affected regions. Response efforts included the deployment of Air Tractor AT-802 planes and a BE-200 water bomber. Authorities also activated emergency procedures in several areas where smoke reduced visibility and fires threatened homes. Evacuations were carried out in various communities as teams prioritized safeguarding residents, properties, and transportation routes. Expansion of firefighting efforts across northeastern regions Bejaia continues to be a primary focal point of the emergency, with fires impacting multiple towns within this coastal, mountainous province. Sayoud visited the area alongside Health Minister Mohamed Seddik Ait Messaoudene to oversee firefighting activities and hospital operations. The delegation inspected the hospital in Souk El Tenine, where teams treated burn victims and smoke inhalation cases. They also evaluated conditions for patients

The figures, submitted to the National Assembly, reveal that these expulsions resulted from a variety of violations, including visa overstays, illegal entries, drug-related crimes, forged documents, and participation in organized begging networks. The deportation of nearly 22,000 Pakistanis over a four-month period for visa breaches and begging underscores the tightening of immigration policies across the Middle East.

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake near South Nias shakes parts of North and West Sumatra. BMKG located the quake at 0.65 degrees south latitude and 98.32 degrees east longitude. The strongest intensity reported was in North Tapanuli, where residents experienced level IV shaking. Several regions in West Sumatra also recorded noticeable tremors. The affected communities included Padang, Padang Pariaman, Pariaman, West Pasaman, and Agam. Reports of shaking from other parts of Sumatra also emerged following the magnitude 6.1 quake. The National Disaster Mitigation Agency, or BNPB, confirmed that the event posed no tsunami threat. In South Nias, residents felt mild tremors lasting around three to five seconds. Disaster offices in the area began assessing the impact on local communities, while the initial national bulletin did not record any casualties or damage figures.