A magnitude 7.7 earthquake kills at least 20 in Indonesia, while an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon kills 7.
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A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 20 people and causing buildings to collapse. The quake hit Flores, an island in eastern Indonesia, prompting a search and rescue operation to find survivors. Indonesian authorities issued and later lifted a tsunami warning, though aftershocks are still occurring, according to a geophysics official.
Separately, an Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon killed seven people, Lebanese state media reported. The strike targeted a home on the edge of the village of Ansar, and paramedics were continuing to search through the rubble for victims.
In Nigeria, troops foiled a terrorist attack in Katsina state. The operation, conducted by the 17 Brigade in conjunction with the police, was based on intelligence about terrorists moving on motorcycles around the Dandume area.
The earthquake in Indonesia highlights the region's vulnerability to seismic activity, with ongoing aftershocks posing continued risks. The Israeli strike on Lebanon escalates tensions along the border, while the foiled attack in Nigeria underscores ongoing security challenges in the region.
Sources: 1. NPR News: Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 20 — https://www.npr.org/2026/08/15/nx-s1-5932405/earthquake-indonesia (src1) 2.