Magnitude 5.4 earthquake shakes northeastern Pakistan and parts of Gilgit-Baltistan. Intense tremors were felt in the districts of Hunza and Nagar, with Chipurson Valley in Upper Hunza among the hardest-hit regions. This mountainous valley, which borders China and Afghanistan, experienced significant shaking that prompted residents to evacuate their homes. Landslides and rockfalls followed in several parts of the area, including a rockfall that blocked the Chipurson Valley road near Ramanji, disrupting access to remote settlements within the high-altitude region. Initial assessments by local authorities confirmed that there were no casualties resulting from the main quake. Officials also reported that no structural damage had been confirmed yet. However, the seismic activity caused considerable ground movement across rugged terrain, leading to falling rocks that affected local roads. Chipurson Valley’s narrow routes, carved through steep mountains, were affected by the shaking. The Gilgit-Baltistan administration closely monitored conditions in impacted communities and assessed the immediate impact on infrastructure and settlements following the event and subsequent landslides.

International Youth Day 2026 highlights youth inclusion, skills and shared global aspirations. According to the UN, young generations face significant challenges such as economic instability, digital access, and climate change, which are often transnational and demand coordinated responses. Guterres urged for improved access for young people to essential skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy, emphasizing that these competencies will influence the future and foster broader societal participation. The theme for 2026 emphasizes the diverse circumstances shaping young people’s lives and maintains a shared focus on opportunity and well-being, connecting youth development with global solidarity and common challenges.

A U.S. appeals court has permitted more than 3,000 federal lawsuits concerning alleged social media addiction to move forward. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed appeals from Meta Platforms and TikTok on Aug. 10. These companies challenged the lower court rulings that kept the legal processes active. The appeals court noted their appeals were filed prematurely. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers is overseeing the consolidated federal cases in Oakland.

Over 167,900 People Displaced as Typhoon Dolphin Expands Flood Response Efforts FUZHOU, CHINA / RankWire.AI / – The China Meteorological Administration has increased flood alert measures following Typhoon Dolphin’s landfalls and the resulting heavy rainfall and floods across eastern China. In Fujian Province, authorities evacuated approximately 167,900 residents from vulnerable coastal and low-lying areas by 7 a.m. Monday. Meanwhile, Shanghai had already evacuated around 215,600 people from high-risk zones by late Sunday. The storm made two landfalls in Zhejiang Province on Sunday before moving inland and gradually losing strength.