Day: August 22, 2026

INDONESIA: A magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck off the coast of Indonesia, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 47 lives. The powerful tremor hit near the island of Flores, prompting a search and rescue operation to find survivors amidst the rubble

ZIMBABWE: Twenty-six additional bodies have been recovered from Lake Kariba, bringing the death toll of the tragic ferry disaster to 72. The vessel, which was reportedly overloaded, capsized on Tuesday, leading to extensive search and recovery efforts in Zimbabwe. Lake Kariba, a significant

MALAYSIA: Moroccan authorities have detained more than 100 migrants who were attempting to cross into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The arrests follow a social media campaign that encouraged individuals to make the perilous journey, just weeks after several people died attempting the

MALAYSIA: Moroccan security forces in the coastal town of Fnideq have intensified their operations to curb the movement of migrants attempting to cross into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. This increase in enforcement is part of broader efforts to manage and control the

NADI: A Canadian petition demanding the expulsion of the US ambassador has garnered over 170,000 signatures and is slated for discussion in the House of Commons. The petition reflects growing dissatisfaction with the policies of US President Donald Trump, which have raised concerns

KUALA LUMPUR: California is currently battling multiple wildfires as its firefighting workforce struggles with low pay and high living costs. The situation is compounded by cuts made during the Trump administration, which have left resources stretched thin as the state tries to manage

DOHA: Iran has accused Qatar of detaining three Iranian bomber pilots who were allegedly shot down in March. The Qatari government has firmly denied these accusations, labeling them as 'misleading statements.' The incident has raised tensions between the two nations as they navigate

AUSTRALIA: New South Wales is set to implement a gun buyback program in response to a recent attack at Bondi Beach. The initiative aims to reduce the number of firearms in the community by offering financial incentives to gun owners who voluntarily surrender