Indonesia Flores 7.7 Quake Kills 73, Injures 1,182 In Nagekeo
A 7.7 quake off Flores killed 73 and injured 1,182, rattling Indonesia's Ring of Fire islands as aftershocks strike.
India Dismantles Cross-Border Terror Network in Coordinated 14-State Operation
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes On —three days before Independence Day—law enforcement agencies coordinated arrests across 14 states, detaining 253 people linked to a terror recruitment network operated by Shahzad Bhatti. The operation represented a systematic dismantling of what Indian
Singapore Uncle’s Kindness Sparks Viral Food Court Clash
Viral Singapore food court assault: elderly hawker's child head-pat sparks generational clash, highlighting community tensions in modern parenting and social media judgment.
US-Iran 60-Day Truce Deal Collapses as August 17 Deadline Expires Without Agreement
The 60-day negotiating window established by the June 17 U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding expired on Monday, August 17, 2026, without producing a permanent peace
Indonesia 7.7 Earthquake Kills 51, Triggers Tsunami in Nusa Tenggara
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia killed 51 people and triggered tsunami warnings. Rescue operations continue as aftershocks pose risks.
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Karnataka Bandh Paralyzes Bangalore as Cauvery Water Dispute With Tamil Nadu Sparks Statewide Shutdown
Karnataka came to a partial standstill on August 13 as a state-wide bandh protested the Cauvery water-sharing dispute with Tamil Nadu. The shutdown lasted from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., affecting transport,
Orexin Neurons Drive Sustained Motivation, Nagoya University Brain Study Finds
Nagoya University researchers found orexin neurons in the hypothalamus control sustained motivation and goal-directed effort, pointing to new treatment routes for depression and addiction.
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Tokyo Gas Secures 20-Year Offtake Agreement for 49.7MW Fukushima Battery Storage
Tokyo Gas signs long-term offtake agreement for 49.7MW battery storage in Fukushima Prefecture developed by HEXA Energy Services. Commercial operation planned for FY2029. Japan's renewable storage
Super Typhoon Dolphin 2026: Category 5 Storm Threatens Philippines, Japan and Taiwan
Super Typhoon Dolphin has reached Category 5 intensity over the western Pacific Ocean, threatening the Philippines, Taiwan and Japan with extreme winds and storm surge.
Karmactive Team
Broad Peak Avalanche: 10 Climbers Including Nirmal Purja Missing, 4 Bodies Found
Search and rescue operations are underway for ten international climbers led by renowned Nepal-born mountaineer Nirmal Purja, who went missing on Broad Peak in Pakistan’s Karakoram Range after an avalanche struck around
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India Bans Merchant Ships From Strait of Hormuz After 46 Attacks and Multiple Seafarer Deaths
India bans merchant shipping through Strait of Hormuz July 23, 2026, after 46 attacks since Feb 28. 14 seafarers killed across multiple nationalities.
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Japan Earthquake 2026: 13 Dead, 400+ Tremors Rock Kumamoto After 7.1 Magnitude Strike
Japan earthquake kills 13, triggers 400+ aftershocks in Kumamoto. 31,800 displaced; AEON Mall collapses. Full recovery update.
Japan’s Viral Monkey Punch Turns One—and Gets 2,500 Birthday Cards
Punch, the orphaned Japanese macaque who went viral clinging to a plush toy, turned one at Ichikawa City Zoo and received over 2,500 birthday cards from global fans.
“Strongest in 6 Years”: 7.4 Quake Hits Indonesia’s Molucca Sea, 48 Aftershocks, 1 Dead, Tsunami Alert Lifted
Ternate Earthquake April 2026 – Molucca Sea 7.4 Magnitude | KarmActive Breaking — Natural Disasters · April 2, 2026 · 05:48 WIB 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Molucca Sea Near Ternate, Indonesia One fatality