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The Pakistani federal government has published official data confirming that 21,951 Pakistani citizens were deported from Gulf countries from March 1 to July 13, 2026. The figures, submitted to the National Assembly, reveal that these expulsions resulted from a variety
– The BMKG reported that a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off Indonesia’s North Sumatra province on Tuesday, causing tremors across parts of Sumatra. The seismic event happened at 1:02:23 p.m. western Indonesian time, or 06:02:23 UTC. Official data pinpointed the
– The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has become the deadliest in the country’s history. According to government data, there have been 4,945 confirmed cases and 2,325 deaths as of Aug. 16. Over the past 24
– The Pakistan Meteorological Department reported that a magnitude 5.4 earthquake impacted northeastern Pakistan early Thursday, causing tremors in regions of Gilgit-Baltistan close to the northern border. According to official seismic records from Pakistan, the event registered at magnitude 5.3.
– The United Nations commemorated International Youth Day on Wednesday by emphasizing the need for increased investment in young people. Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized that youth should be more included and play a greater part in decisions influencing their lives.
– 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 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
– The Alaska Earthquake Center has reported that a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck southeast of Atka late Saturday in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands. The seismic activity was recorded at 7:36 p.m. Alaska Daylight Time on August 8, which corresponds to 03:36
– More than 20,000 people fled communities around Okanagan Lake after the Bald Range wildfire surged through southern British Columbia over the weekend. Provincial authorities declared a state of emergency Saturday as flames advanced toward Summerland and areas near Peachland.
– A magnitude 4.9 earthquake hits southwestern China on Friday, striking Gao County in Yibin City within Sichuan province. According to official measurements published by the China Earthquake Networks Center, the seismic event occurred at 1:08 p.m. local time at