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Nearly 1,000 aftershocks have been recorded following a powerful earthquake in Indonesia, with the death toll rising to at least 53 as rescue operations continue.

The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the deadliest in the country’s history, with death toll continuing to rise as international community calls for increased aid.

President Trump announces reduction of joint military exercises with South Korea, citing Seoul’s non-participation in Iran operations and his good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

U.S. Presidential envoy Jared Kushner met with Hamas leadership in Cairo, Egypt, to negotiate a ceasefire and hostage release agreement for the Gaza Strip. This marks the highest-level direct U.S. diplomatic engagement in the region in recent years.

Two simultaneous wildfires broke out on a Greek tourist island, killing 2 people and forcing hundreds of residents and tourists to evacuate. The fires spread rapidly with strong winds, threatening multiple resort areas. Fire departments have mobilized reinforcements to combat the blazes.

Ukrainian forces launched one of the largest drone attacks of 2026, striking multiple Russian regions. Russian officials reported at least 7 killed and significant damage to civilian infrastructure. This marks another escalation in drone warfare between the two nations.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva officially announced his candidacy for reelection in 2026, pledging to regain working-class support for his Workers’ Party. This is Lula’s third reelection bid, facing dual challenges of slow economic recovery and strong right-wing opposition.

Core Summary Four paintings of “extraordinary value” have been stolen from the Regional Interdisciplinary Museum in Messina, Sicily. Italy’s Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli confirmed that three panels of the Polyptych of San Gregorio and a double-sided panel of the Madonna with Child and Christ in Piete, all attributed to 15th-century master Antonello da Messina, were taken on Saturday night. Police are investigating how thieves entered without triggering alarms, with initial suspicion pointing to an organized black-market art theft operation. ...

Israeli military launched new airstrikes on southern Lebanon, killing at least 11 people. This marks one of the most serious military operations in the region recently, raising international concerns about further escalation.

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in eastern Indonesia has killed at least 47 people and injured hundreds. Pacific tsunami warnings remain in effect as emergency rescue operations continue across multiple affected regions.