Day News Recap: Earthquake toll rises in Indonesia as Middle East tensions and wildfires deepen
Indonesia is facing the worst of the day’s developments after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake off Flores Island killed at least 38 people, injured many more and caused widespread damage, with aftershocks continuing across eastern Indonesia. 🔗In the Middle East, Lebanese officials said Israeli air strikes killed nine people in the south, while Yemen’s internationally recognised government said a Houthi strike on the Red Sea port city of al Makha killed at least four. 🔗 🔗Lebanon’s political and security tensions also sharpened as the prime minister pressed for a clear timetable for Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanese territory, even as Hezbollah... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Aug 2026 18:18 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Indonesia quake death toll climbs as Middle East tensions stay high
Indonesia is dealing with the aftermath of a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake off the Flores region, with the death toll rising to at least 38 as rescue teams continue to search damaged areas and aftershocks rattle the east of the country. The quake caused widespread destruction, injuries and disruption across parts of eastern Indonesia. 🔗Initial reports had put the death toll at at least 20, before the disaster agency later confirmed more fatalities as more information came in from affected areas. The scale of the damage and the continuing aftershocks have complicated emergency response efforts. 🔗In the Middle East, Iran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Aug 2026 12:18 LONDON
