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According to a recent United Nations report, efforts worldwide to eradicate violence directed at children are still not on track to meet the 2030 goal. This assessment reviews two decades of advancements since the landmark UN study on violence against minors, emphasizing that ongoing issues such as conflict, forced displacement, climate-related threats, and digital abuse continue to leave millions of children vulnerable. Najat Maalla M’jid, the UN Special Representative on Violence Against Children, compiled this latest review ahead of the 81st UN General Assembly.

India and Uzbekistan ties enter a broader phase spanning trade, technology and security. Economic relations took center stage in the discussions, with Uzbekistan stating that bilateral trade reached $1.3 billion in 2025, reflecting a 33% year-on-year growth, and setting a target to increase trade to $5 billion by 2030. The number of joint ventures has increased sevenfold over recent years, and currently, both countries facilitate 14 direct flights each week; additionally, four Indian universities operate within Uzbekistan’s borders.

The death toll from flooding across Nepal and Tibet has reached at least 919, with 4,793 people still missing. Thousands remain missing as Nepal and Tibet continue flood recovery efforts. Search teams continue working across damaged mountain areas, river valleys, and hydropower sites. Officials have revised casualty figures as rescuers reach previously inaccessible locations and verify missing-person reports.

A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 impacted Longchang City in China’s southwestern Sichuan Province on Friday, as reported by the China Earthquake Networks Center. The seismic event took place at 1:13 p.m. Beijing time, originating from a depth of 13 kilometers, with the epicenter situated within Neijiang prefecture at 29.23 degrees north latitude and 105.22 degrees east longitude. Following the quake, emergency management authorities promptly launched initial field assessments across the county-level jurisdiction, with early evaluations indicating no immediate reports of casualties or structural damage.

ALGERIA / RankWire.AI / – Wildfires raging across northeastern Algeria have resulted in the deaths of at least 12 individuals and left 54 others injured amidst a record-breaking heatwave. According to Interior Minister Said Sayoud, fatalities include five in Jijel, four in Bejaia, and three in Tizi Ouzou, with six of the wounded remaining in critical condition due to burns and requiring intensive medical treatment. The fires have rapidly spread through several northern provinces, prompting emergency teams to operate continuously around forested zones and nearby residential neighborhoods.

Diplomatic representatives meet in legislative assembly halls to review border security policy. The Ministry for Narcotics Control’s official statement revealed that Saudi Arabia was responsible for the majority of these deportations, with 15,500 Pakistani nationals expelled during the period. The United Arab Emirates deported 3,803 individuals, followed by Oman with 1,606, Bahrain with 521, Qatar with 429, and Kuwait with 97. A notable portion of the deported group included 4,628 absconders, 1,294 individuals who had served prison terms, and 472 persons specifically identified as beggars.

On Tuesday, an offshore earthquake measuring 6.1 in magnitude struck near Indonesia’s North Sumatra province, causing shaking across multiple regions of Sumatra. The tremor took place at 1:02:23 p.m. western Indonesian time, which corresponds to 06:02:23 UTC, with its epicenter approximately 147 kilometers southeast of South Nias Regency. Authorities determined that the quake occurred at a depth of 29 kilometers beneath the waters west of Sumatra.Indonesia’s South Nias earthquake prompts monitoring after tremors spread across Sumatra.

Health teams respond as the DRC Ebola outbreak reaches a record national death toll. (AI-generated image)

On Thursday morning, a magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck northeastern Pakistan, producing powerful tremors that were felt in various parts of Gilgit-Baltistan. While Pakistan’s official seismic authorities recorded the quake at magnitude 5.3, the event’s epicenter was situated approximately 27 kilometers northwest of Sost, in the vicinity of the Khunjerab area, at a depth of 15 kilometers according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department. The early morning shaking, which occurred at 5:35 a.m. local time on August 13, was experienced by residents across multiple northern communities, with the tremors notably impacting the region’s landscape and infrastructure.

International Youth Day 2026 has drawn global focus to both the opportunities available to young individuals and the obstacles they encounter. The United Nations observed this annual occasion on Aug. 12, emphasizing the theme “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.” This theme underscores how youth worldwide exist within diverse economic and social environments while sharing common aspirations for dignity, opportunity, and participation. The message for this year also highlighted the importance of investing in youth and enhancing their inclusion in decision-making processes that influence communities and public life.