A 6.1-magnitude earthquake was reported east of the Kuril Islands

"A 6.1-magnitude earthquake was reported east of the Kuril Islands. The earthquake was centered at a depth of 10.0 kilometers (about 6.2 miles). The Kuril Islands or Kurile Islands are a volcanic archipelago administered as part of Sakhalin Oblast in the Russian Far East. " msn

Rare hailstorm blankets Ripiro Beach, Northland, New Zealand

"A highly localized hailstorm transformed a section of Ripiro Beach in Northland, New Zealand, into an icy landscape on August 23. The event occurred at approximately 17:00 LT as two fishermen returned from Kaipara Harbour and encountered the accumulation north of Pouto Point Lighthouse.
Eyewitness David Bishop from Kerikeri said the scene resembled a “winter wonderland,” with hail stretching from the waterline into the dunes. In some places, the accumulation reached about 5 cm (2 inches) in depth. The coverage was confined to a narrow zone, with no hail observed around the lighthouse or further north along the 110 km (68 miles) beach." W

Over 600 000 evacuated, one dead as Typhoon Kajiki makes landfall in Vietnam

"Typhoon Kajiki made landfall in central Vietnam between the coastline between Nghệ An and Hà Tĩnh at approximately 15:00 LT on August 25, with sustained winds of up to 166 km/h (103 mph).
The system brought intense rainfall, flooding, and severe wind damage across the region. As of 12:00 LT, one fatality was confirmed by local media—a resident electrocuted while securing a rooftop in Nghệ An province." W

Trump says he discussed Russia’s nuclear disarmament with Putin

"President Donald Trump discussed nuclear disarmament with his Russian counterpart

Vladimir Putin during talks in Alaska, Trump told reporters in the White House on Aug. 25.
"I think the denuclearization is a very, it's a big game," Trump said.
"But Russia is willing to do it, and I think China is going to be willing to do it. We can't let nuclear weapons proliferate. We have to stop nuclear weapons," he added, without revealing details of the discussion.
The Kremlin has not commented on Trump's statement." KievIndependent

A bizarre 'glowing' object is baffling scientists - and it's hurtling towards Earth

"Scientists have discovered that a mysterious object hurtling through space from beyond the

solar system is emitting its own light – and it’s headed right for us.
In what is only the third example of its kind to be observed, an interstellar object was seen by astronomers last month heading for the center of our solar system
The officially unknown object has been dubbed 3I/ATLAS and caught the attention of astronomers, including Harvard’s Avi Loeb, who has suggested that previous interstellar objects are relics from an extraterrestrial civilization." indy100

Monsoon Chaos in Arizona! Haboob, Hail, Dust, and Airports Shutdown

"Arizona's monsoon unleashed a double threat today—first a massive, visibility-killing dust storm swept across the Phoenix area, then powerful thunderstorms brought flooding, downed trees, and grounded flights. 

Entire neighborhoods lost power, AA flights were delayed or canceled, and Terminal Four sustained damage. Stay with us for on-the-ground reporting, safety tips, and what to expect as more storm chances remain in the forecast." SW

174 clashes on frontline in 24 hours

"174 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian units repelled five attacks by the occupiers over the past day. The enemy also carried out six air strikes, dropping 11 guided air bombs, and carried out 179 shelling attacks, including five with multiple launch rocket systems.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy attacked the positions of Ukrainian defenders 12 times near Hlyboke, Vovchansk, Ambarne, and toward Kutkivka and Kolodiazne.

Eight clashes took place yesterday in the Kupiansk sector. Ukrainian defenders stopped the enemy's assault in the areas of Synkivka, Holubivka, Kolisnykivka, Lozova, and Zahryzove.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attacked 28 times. Russians tried to break through defense lines near the settlements of Novomykhailivka, Hrekivka, Kolodiazi, Novoselivka, Zelena Dolyna, and in toward of Yampil and Serebrianka.
In the Siversk sector, the Defense Forces stopped five offensive actions by the invaders in the areas of Fedorivka, Hryhorivka, and toward Serebrianka.
Yesterday, 13 clashes were recorded in the Kramatorsk sector, with the occupiers attempting to advance in the areas of Chasiv Yar, Bila Hora, and toward Stupochky and Predtechino.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy carried out six attacks in the areas of Dyliivka, Toretsk, Rusyn Yar, and Oleksandro-Kalynove.
In the Pokrovsk sector, defenders stopped 43 assaults by the aggressor in the areas of the settlements of Nykanorivka, Maiak, Myroliubivka, Novoekonomichne, Rodynske, Hrodivka, Sukhyi Yar, Lysivka, Chunyshyne, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novomykolaivka, Horikhove, and Dachne.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the enemy carried out 19 attacks yesterday in the areas of the settlements of Yalta, Zelenyi Hai, Voskresenka, Shevchenko, and Komyshuvakha.
In the Huliaipole sector, there was an attack by Russians in the Malynivka area.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the aggressor's troops made three futile attempts to advance on the positions of Ukrainian units." Ukrin