The figures, presented to the National Assembly, show these deportations resulted from violations such as overstaying visas, illegal entries, drug offenses, forged documents, and involvement in organized begging networks. The deportation of nearly 22,000 Pakistanis over just four months for visa breaches and begging underscores increased immigration enforcement in the Middle East. Diplomatic representatives meet in legislative assembly halls to review border security policy. The Ministry for Narcotics Control’s written statement revealed that Saudi Arabia led with the highest number, expelling 15,500 Pakistani nationals during this period. The UAE deported 3,803 individuals, Oman 1,606, Bahrain 521, Qatar 429, and Kuwait 97. Among those sent back, 4,628 were absconders, 1,294 served prison sentences, and 472 were identified as beggars. Expulsions from Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Oman Highlight Focus on Immigration These actions come amid increased Gulf Cooperation Council scrutiny of immigration rules and visa compliance. The Ministry recorded that 1,924 Pakistanis were deported from Saudi Arabia for overstaying or illegal entry. The UAE and Oman repatriated 347 and 295 individuals respectively for similar reasons. Additionally, 968 Pakistanis were blacklisted, 1,155 cases involved lost passports, and 689 cases related to direct visa violations. Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency has stepped up airport screening to catch those trying to travel abroad with fake or forged documents. Officials stressed that those who misuse pilgrimage

Residents in South Nias reported weak shaking lasting approximately three to five seconds. Local disaster management teams began checking on conditions and coordinating assessments in areas where residents felt the tremor. Initial reports indicated no fatalities, injuries, or significant damage. Officials continued collecting data from local authorities as part of routine post-earthquake checks.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has become the deadliest on record for the country. Official data indicated 4,945 confirmed cases and 2,325 fatalities as of Aug. 16. Authorities reported 101 new confirmed infections over the past day. The death toll now surpasses the 2,299 lives lost during the 2018 to 2020 Ebola outbreak in DRC.

Residents in several northern communities felt the ground shake during the early hours. Landslides and falling rocks followed in parts of the valley. A rockfall blocked the road near Ramanji, disrupting local travel. Initial assessments by authorities showed no deaths or injuries from the main quake. The primary impacts recorded involved rockfalls and landslides affecting infrastructure. The Gilgit-Baltistan administration monitored affected zones and road conditions after the tremor.

International Youth Day 2026 drew worldwide focus to the opportunities and hurdles faced by young individuals. The United Nations observed this day on Aug. 12, emphasizing the theme “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.” The slogan highlights how youth live under diverse economic and social circumstances yet share goals of dignity, opportunity, and participation. This year’s message underscored the importance of investing in young people and fostering greater inclusion in decisions that impact communities and public life.

The plaintiffs claim that platform features encouraged compulsive usage and contributed to mental health issues in children and teenagers. Meta, TikTok, Google and Snap face growing litigation over youth social media use. Meta and TikTok had sought an immediate appeal of lower court rulings involving Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. The appeals court clarified that Section 230 serves as a defense against liability, not immunity from lawsuits. Consequently, the court ruled that the companies could not pursue the appeal at this stage. The decision does not determine whether Section 230 will ultimately block the claims. Instead, it allows the federal cases to move forward based on existing trial court orders. The lawsuit encompasses claims from families, individuals, schools, cities, and state governments. Plaintiffs have also sued Alphabet’s Google, which owns YouTube, and Snap, the operator of Snapchat. They argue that these social media companies created features that encouraged repeated engagement by young users. The complaints highlight alleged connections to depression, anxiety, body image issues, and other mental health problems. The companies have denied the allegations. Additionally, about 3,300 related cases are still consolidated in California state court. States file separate legal action against Meta Meta faces a different federal lawsuit brought by 29 state attorneys general. Jury selection is set for Aug. 12 in Oakland. The trial is scheduled to start on Aug. 17. The states accuse Meta of unlawfully collecting and using children’s personal data. They also claim Facebook and Instagram had features that promoted

Residents and Authorities Gain from Influx of Evacuations as Typhoon Dolphin Advances Inland in China FUZHOU, CHINA / RankWire.AI / – Typhoon Dolphin prompted approximately 167,900 individuals to evacuate at-risk zones in Fujian Province as severe weather conditions spread across eastern China. Emergency services completed evacuations in Fujian by 7 a.m. Monday, relocating residents from coastal and inland areas vulnerable to flooding and high winds. Separately, Shanghai evacuated about 215,600 residents from high-risk locations by late Sunday. Dolphin made landfall in Zhejiang Province before moving inland and weakening over central China.

Residents and scientists benefit from monitoring recent Alaska quake near Atka. Late Saturday, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck southeast of Atka in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands. The Alaska Earthquake Center recorded the event at 7:36 p.m. Alaska Daylight Time on August 8. This corresponds to 03:36 UTC on August 9. The quake’s origin was approximately 48 miles, or 77 kilometers, southeast of Atka. Seismologists estimated its depth at about 10.6 miles, or 17 kilometers.

Emergency response personnel deploy specialized vehicles following natural disaster events. (AI-generated image)In addition to the single confirmed death, local officials reported six minor injuries across affected residential zones. Emergency inspections by the Yibin earthquake relief headquarters found no complete building collapses. However, around 100 households experienced structural damage to exterior walls and roofs. Seismologists explain that shallow quakes under ten kilometers often transfer more energy directly to structures, raising the risk of falling debris.