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The United Nations marked International Youth Day on Wednesday with a call for stronger investment in young people. Secretary-General António Guterres said youth should have greater inclusion and a larger role in decisions that affect their lives. The 2026 observance

Thousands of lawsuits accusing major social media companies of fueling harmful and addictive use among young people can continue in federal court. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected an early appeal from Meta Platforms and TikTok on Aug.

Typhoon Dolphin forced the evacuation of about 167,900 people in Fujian Province as heavy rain and flooding spread across eastern China. The Fujian figure covered residents moved from vulnerable land and coastal areas by 7 a.m. Monday. Shanghai had separately

More than 20,000 people fled communities around Okanagan Lake after the Bald Range wildfire surged through southern British Columbia over the weekend. Provincial authorities declared a state of emergency Saturday as flames advanced toward Summerland and areas near Peachland. The

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck southeast of Atka in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands late Saturday. The Alaska Earthquake Center recorded the quake at 7:36 p.m. Alaska Daylight Time on August 8. That corresponded to 03:36 UTC on August 9. The epicenter

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake hits southwestern China on Friday, striking Gao County in Yibin City within Sichuan province. According to official measurements published by the China Earthquake Networks Center, the seismic event occurred at 1:08 p.m. local time at a

China announced new countermeasures against the United States on Wednesday, including tighter controls on drone-related exports. It also restricted dealings with seven American entities. The measures took effect on August 5 after recent U.S. technology and import restrictions. China’s Ministry

Guatemala placed three departments under its highest alert level as the Fuego volcano continued an intense eruption, forcing evacuations and disrupting nearby communities. Authorities declared red alerts in Chimaltenango, Sacatepéquez and Escuintla, while a nationwide orange alert remained in effect.

Three fast-moving wildfires near Spokane have destroyed at least 700 structures and forced about 67,000 people to evacuate. The Old Trails, Autumn Lane and Fairview fires have burned more than 8,000 acres since Saturday. Officials reported no deaths or major

WASHINGTON, D.C. / RankWire.AI / – President Donald Trump said the United States would cancel a planned attack on Iran if negotiators reached a rapid agreement. He said the proposed deal must reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran’s