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– Global attention turned to the opportunities and obstacles confronting young generations during International Youth Day 2026. The United Nations commemorated this yearly event on Aug. 12, emphasizing the theme “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.” This theme highlights how young individuals

– Numerous lawsuits accusing prominent social media platforms of promoting harmful and addictive behaviors among young users are allowed to proceed in federal jurisdiction. On Aug. 10, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed an initial appeal submitted by Meta

– Severe weather caused by Typhoon Dolphin has prompted the evacuation of approximately 167,900 residents from vulnerable zones in Fujian Province as the storm’s reach expanded across eastern China. Local authorities finalized the evacuation efforts in Fujian by 7 a.m.

– Late Saturday night, southeastern Alaska’s Aleutian Islands experienced a magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck near Atka. The Alaska Earthquake Center recorded the seismic event at 7:36 p.m. Alaska Daylight Time on August 8, which corresponds to 03:36 UTC on

– On Friday, a magnitude 4.9 earthquake shook southwestern China, impacting Gao County within Yibin City in Sichuan province. As per official data from the China Earthquake Networks Center, the tremor struck at 1:08 p.m. local time, originating from a

– Hiroshima observed the 81st anniversary of the 1945 atomic bombing on Thursday with a renewed plea for the complete abolition of nuclear weapons. Mayor Kazumi Matsui delivered a speech to survivors, their families, government representatives, and international guests at

– A quake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale struck close to Occidental Mindoro in the Philippines early Friday, causing noticeable tremors across parts of Luzon and Metro Manila. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, or PHIVOLCS, recorded the

– Instagram carried paid advertisements in India that promoted access to child sexual abuse material, prompting action from Indian authorities and Meta. Some advertisements directed users to Telegram channels offering illegal material for payment. Prices started at 99 rupees in

– On Wednesday, China announced a series of measures aimed at countering U.S. policies, including tighter restrictions on the export of drones and related technology, as well as prohibiting dealings with seven American organizations. These new regulations became effective on

– Guatemala has elevated the alert status to its highest level in three departments following the eruption of Fuego volcano, which emitted ash, flowing lava, and hazardous pyroclastic material. Authorities designated Chimaltenango, Sacatepéquez, and Escuintla under a red alert. Throughout