Climate
Six‑Seven Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southern Peru
Strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck southern Peru, injuring 3 people and damaging at least 22 homes, six schools and 12 medical centres, felt also in Lima and other parts of the country.
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Health
Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan taken to hospital for treatment
Reported by The Kyiv Independent and PerthNow. First detected August 20, 2026 at 20:48 UTC.
Health
Merck, Moderna claim 'promising' skin cancer vaccine results in key trial
Reported by IOL section feed for News and South China Morning Post. First detected August 19, 2026 at 14:14 UTC.
Business
Oluremi Tinubu flags off community food bank, commissions PMB estate, Gateway Medical Centre
Reported by Daily Post Nigeria and Premium Times Nigeria. First detected August 18, 2026 at 20:38 UTC.
Foreign policy
Supreme Court Orders Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan to Hospital
Khan, facing health concerns, to be relocated to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad within days, the court said.
Health
DR Congo’s Ebola Outbreak Becomes Country’s Deadliest
2,325 deaths confirmed as virus spreads to a sixth province
Climate
Indonesia Earthquake Leaves Thousands Homeless as Rescue Efforts Continue
A 7.7‑magnitude quake killed dozens, injured hundreds, damaged over 900 buildings and displaced nearly 13,000 people. Rescue operations and hospital treatment are still ongoing.
General News
Veteran Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen dies at 71 in Kolkata
National Award‑winning director known for ‘Damu’ passes away after prolonged illness.
Health
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo spreads to a sixth province, killing more than 2,100 people
The rapidly expanding outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has become the second‑largest on record, with the virus spreading into a sixth province and a death toll exceeding 2,100.