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Death Toll Rises to 68 as Rescuers Search for Survivors of Powerful Indonesia Earthquake

Death Toll Rises to 68 as Rescuers Search for Survivors of Powerful Indonesia Earthquake

Rescue operations are underway in eastern Indonesia following a powerful earthquake that has killed at least 68 people and injured more than 200. Thousands have been evacuated and are sheltering in tents as aftershocks continue.

Al Jazeera English|August 18, 2026|1
Rising Casualties and Deep Trauma as Russia Intensifies Missile Strikes Across Ukraine

Rising Casualties and Deep Trauma as Russia Intensifies Missile Strikes Across Ukraine

Russia's intensified missile attacks have made July the deadliest month of the war since May 2022, leaving surging casualties and deep psychological trauma in Ukraine. Observers point to a severe shortage of Western interceptors amid shifting US supplies.

Al Jazeera English|August 18, 2026|1
Tragic Custody Death Raises Concerns Over Alleged Abuse by Security Officers

Tragic Custody Death Raises Concerns Over Alleged Abuse by Security Officers

A Syrian man has died in custody following alleged abuse by security officers, as documented in a recent video.

Al Jazeera English|August 18, 2026|1
Rare School Shooting in Southern Philippines Leaves Student and Teen Gunman Dead

Rare School Shooting in Southern Philippines Leaves Student and Teen Gunman Dead

A rare school shooting at a southern Philippine university left a student and the teenage gunman dead. Officials confirmed the situation is under control with no further injuries.

Egypt Independent|August 18, 2026|1
Shocking Footage Captures Deadly School Shooting in the Philippines

Shocking Footage Captures Deadly School Shooting in the Philippines

Newly released video footage captures the tragic events of a deadly school shooting in the Philippines.

Al Jazeera English|August 18, 2026|1
Massive Blaze Engulfs Fuel Storage Depot Near Iraq’s Sulaimaniyah, Destroying Dozens of Tankers

Massive Blaze Engulfs Fuel Storage Depot Near Iraq’s Sulaimaniyah, Destroying Dozens of Tankers

A massive fire at a fuel depot near Sulaimaniyah in northern Iraq destroyed millions of litres of fuel and dozens of tankers, injuring about 20 people before being brought under control.

Al Jazeera English|August 18, 2026|1
Israeli Settler Children Caught on Video Attacking Ambulance in the Occupied West Bank

Israeli Settler Children Caught on Video Attacking Ambulance in the Occupied West Bank

A short video captures Israeli settler children launching an attack on an ambulance in the occupied West Bank.

Al Jazeera English|August 18, 2026|1
Tragic High School Shooting in Zamboanga Leaves Two Dead, Including Suspect

Tragic High School Shooting in Zamboanga Leaves Two Dead, Including Suspect

A shooting at a high school in Zamboanga, Philippines, has left two students dead, including the gunman who was identified as a Grade 7 student.

Al Jazeera English|August 18, 2026|1
Strait of Hormuz Vessel Struck by Mystery Projectile, Leaving Crew Casualty and Damaged Engine Room

Strait of Hormuz Vessel Struck by Mystery Projectile, Leaving Crew Casualty and Damaged Engine Room

A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing engine room damage and a crew casualty amid ongoing regional shipping disruptions.

Al Jazeera English|August 18, 2026|1
Massive Overnight Drone Barrage Targets Moscow Region Amid Escalating Long-Distance Strikes

Massive Overnight Drone Barrage Targets Moscow Region Amid Escalating Long-Distance Strikes

Russian officials reported over 620 overnight drones targeting Moscow in one of the largest attacks in years, while cross-border strikes continue to drive civilian casualties to peak levels.

Al Jazeera English|August 18, 2026|1
Colombia Shifts Focus to Recovery and Relief One Week After Devastating Earthquake

Colombia Shifts Focus to Recovery and Relief One Week After Devastating Earthquake

One week after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, rescue operations are transitioning into recovery and shelter efforts for the tens of thousands left homeless.

Al Jazeera English|August 17, 2026|1
UAE Schools and Experts Praise Road Safety Campaign Rewarding Safe Driving

UAE Schools and Experts Praise Road Safety Campaign Rewarding Safe Driving

UAE schools and traffic experts have welcomed a nationwide Ministry of Interior campaign that rewards drivers with black point removal for safe driving on the first day of the new academic year.

The National|August 17, 2026|1
Tragic Indian Temple Stampede Leaves Seven Dead and Dozens Injured

Tragic Indian Temple Stampede Leaves Seven Dead and Dozens Injured

A stampede at an Indian temple has tragically killed seven individuals and injured dozens more, as captured in brief video footage.

Al Jazeera English|August 17, 2026|1
Tragic Lake Kariba Ferry Disaster Death Toll Climbs to 84 as Search Continues

Tragic Lake Kariba Ferry Disaster Death Toll Climbs to 84 as Search Continues

The death toll from an overloaded ferry that capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe has risen to at least 84, with search efforts still underway. President Emmerson Mnangagwa called the incident a tragic exposure of critical infrastructure deficiencies.

Al Jazeera English|August 17, 2026|1
Thousands Await Urgent Aid in Eastern Indonesia Following Deadly 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake

Thousands Await Urgent Aid in Eastern Indonesia Following Deadly 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake

Thousands of residents in eastern Indonesia are awaiting emergency aid following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake that killed at least 54 people, destroyed homes, and left communities cut off.

Al Jazeera English|August 17, 2026|1
Explosive Drone Strikes Target Office of Kurdistan Region Prime Minister in Erbil

Explosive Drone Strikes Target Office of Kurdistan Region Prime Minister in Erbil

Two explosive drones fired from Iran targeted the office of Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and a security official's residence in Erbil, causing no casualties.

The National|August 17, 2026
Tragedy Strikes India Temple as Fallen Electricity Pole Triggers Fatal Stampede

Tragedy Strikes India Temple as Fallen Electricity Pole Triggers Fatal Stampede

At least six people died and several were injured in a stampede-like incident triggered by a falling electricity pole at the Ashok Dham temple in Bihar, India.

Al Jazeera English|August 17, 2026|1
Deadly Ukrainian Missile Strike on Russia's Belgorod Leaves Six Dead as Cross-Border Attacks Intensify

Deadly Ukrainian Missile Strike on Russia's Belgorod Leaves Six Dead as Cross-Border Attacks Intensify

A Ukrainian missile strike on Russia's Belgorod region killed six people, while simultaneous Russian attacks across Ukraine resulted in further casualties amid escalating cross-border violence.

Al Jazeera English|August 17, 2026|1
Israeli Army Besieges Palestinian Homes in Occupied West Bank Amid Controversy

Israeli Army Besieges Palestinian Homes in Occupied West Bank Amid Controversy

A former Israeli captive asks Ben-Gvir to allow the execution of a Palestinian prisoner, while the Israeli army besieges Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank.

Al Jazeera English|August 16, 2026|1
Moscow Reports Massive Drone Attack as Thousands of Moroccan Migrants Remain Stranded in Ceuta

Moscow Reports Massive Drone Attack as Thousands of Moroccan Migrants Remain Stranded in Ceuta

Moscow reports shooting down hundreds of drones in a massive attack, while Moroccan migrants stage a sit-in as thousands remain stranded in Ceuta.

Al Jazeera English|August 16, 2026|1