Russian air defenses in the Moscow region shot down at least 201 Ukrainian drones overnight and into Sunday morning, according to the city's Mayor Sergey Sobyanin.
AI:Ukraine has escalated its long-range campaign against Russian territory by launching a massive barrage of over 600 drones targeting Moscow and surrounding regions. While Russian officials claim air defenses intercepted at least 201 drones overnight, the strike successfully hit a major Wildberries distribution hub, causing significant fires and forcing flight groundings in the area. This latest surge in aerial attacks follows a pattern of increasing Ukrainian provocations aimed at deep-seated industrial and logistical centers within Russia.Open
Hurricane Iniki devastated Kauai, causing at least seven deaths and $1.8 billion in damage. It also got a cameo in a Spielberg movie.
AI:As Hurricane Lala intensifies into a major threat for the Big Island, historical reflections on Hurricane Iniki serve as a grim reminder of the catastrophic destruction that can occur when tropical systems strike Hawaii. While some outlets attempt to pivot toward trivial Hollywood trivia regarding Iniki's cameo in a Spielberg film, the reality remains that the storm devastated Kauai with at least seven deaths and caused $1.8 billion in damages. The current escalation of Lala underscores the recurring pattern of high-impact weather events threatening the islands, making the historical devastation of Iniki a critical reference point for the incoming danger.Open
Two powerful earthquakes struck eastern Indonesia within hours of each other on Saturday, killing at least 47 people, flattening buildings, and forcing thousands to flee coastal areas under tsunami warnings. The first and stronger quake, a magnitude 7.7, hit shortly before 6 a.m. local time off the coast of Indonesia's Flores region, rattling the province […] The post Magnitude 7.7 earthquake kills at least 47 in eastern Indonesia as second major quake follows hours later appeared first on American Almanac .
Two powerful earthquakes struck eastern Indonesia within hours of each other on Saturday, killing at least 47 people, flattening buildings, and forcing thousands to flee coastal areas under tsunami warnings. The first and stronger quake, a magnitude 7.7, hit shortly before 6 a.m. local time off the coast of Indonesia's Flores region, rattling the province of East Nusa Tenggara and sending residents running from their homes in the dark. Hours later, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the same area, compounding the damage and the fear. Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency, known as BNPB, confirmed the death toll, and officials warned the number could climb as communication lines remained down in remote villages. The U.S.…Open
AI:Two powerful earthquakes struck eastern Indonesia near the Flores region, with a massive 7.7 magnitude tremor followed hours later by a 6.9 magnitude quake, resulting in at least 47 deaths and significant destruction to buildings and infrastructure. The shallow epicenters triggered widespread panic, causing thousands of residents to flee coastal areas due to tsunami warnings and leaving many remote villages isolated by landslides and downed communication lines. While official reports confirm the rising death toll, officials expect casualties to climb as rescue teams struggle to reach mountainous interior communities amidst a barrage of over 200 aftershocks.Open
Indonesia 7.7 earthquake by Diana Zapata • News Writer /Editorial Specialist Published August 16, 2026 At least 38 people were initially reported dead after the powerful quake struck off Flores Island; rescuers face blocked roads, [...]
AI:A massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Flores Island in Indonesia, causing widespread destruction and triggering tsunami warnings across the region. The disaster has resulted in at least 38 confirmed deaths so far as buildings collapse and infrastructure fails. Emergency responders are currently facing significant obstacles, including blocked roads and isolation caused by debris, which are severely hindering efforts to reach survivors in the hardest-hit areas.Open
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia early Saturday morning, killing at least 47 people and flattening buildings across multiple provinces, with authorities warning the death toll will likely climb as rescuers push toward remote villages still cut off by landslides and communication failures. The quake hit at 5:58 a.m. local time, centered roughly 68 […] The post Magnitude 7.7 earthquake kills dozens in Indonesia as rescue teams struggle to reach hardest-hit areas appeared first on American Almanac .
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia early Saturday morning, killing at least 47 people and flattening buildings across multiple provinces, with authorities warning the death toll will likely climb as rescuers push toward remote villages still cut off by landslides and communication failures. The quake hit at 5:58 a.m. local time, centered roughly 68 kilometers north-northwest of the city of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province. It struck at a shallow depth, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre initially measured it at magnitude 6.9 before upgrading it to 7.7. Fifteen minutes later, at 6:13 a.m., a second earthquake measuring 6.3 rattled the same region, followed by dozens of aftershocks that rippled…Open
AI:A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia early Saturday morning, centered near the city of Ende and devastating provinces including East Nusa Tenggara, Sikka, and Manggarai. The shallow tremor triggered a massive landslide in the village of Reok that killed 16 people alone, contributing to a rising death toll that has already reached at least 47 fatalities with dozens more injured. The disaster flattened hundreds of homes, destroyed critical infrastructure, and paralyzed communication networks across remote regions like Nagekeo, leaving survivors isolated and making it difficult for rescue teams to reach those trapped under rubble or cut off by landslides. This catastrophe follows a recent string of major seismic events…Open
Indiana is under a statewide emergency after catastrophic flooding in the Midwest overwhelmed entire communities. Mayor Dan Ridenour of Muncie, Indiana, joins Elizabeth Vargas with the latest on his town's recovery. That's tonight on "Elizabeth Vargas Reports." #indiana #flooding #stateofemergency #newsnation This episode originally aired August 13, 2026. Anchor Elizabeth Vargas delivers the biggest stories, without bias or opinion. Watch "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" every weeknight at 7p/6C on NewsNation. #VargasReports NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
AI:Indiana has declared a statewide emergency following catastrophic flooding across the Midwest that has devastated communities and overwhelmed local infrastructure. Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour reports on the ongoing recovery efforts as historic water levels have turned stable neighborhoods into disaster zones, causing widespread destruction to homes and businesses throughout the state.Open
Days of relentless rain have left parts of Indiana dealing with severe flooding, with rising rivers continuing to threaten communities even as rainfall begins to move out of the region. Anna Dungan joins "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" to describe the fear, evacuations and damage residents face as floodwater engulfs homes, businesses and roads. Anchor Elizabeth Vargas delivers the biggest stories, without bias or opinion. Watch "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" every weeknight at 7p/6C on NewsNation. #VargasReports NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
A Wildberries warehouse burns on the outskirts of Saint Petersburg earlier this month. (Social media via Reuters) Reported by: Cherry Meigh TimbolNews Content Editor Published August 12, 2026 KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine is escalating its long-range [...]
The earthquake killed at least 181 people and left 2,595 injured, according to Colombian authorities. At least 195 remained missing, but civilian-run databases put that number closer to 4,000.
