Ebola has claimed the highest number of lives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, making it the deadliest outbreak ever documented in the country. According to government data updated as of Aug. 16, there have been 4,945 confirmed cases and 2,325 fatalities. In the last 24 hours alone, authorities reported an additional 101 confirmed infections. This death toll surpasses the 2,299 fatalities recorded during the Ebola epidemic from 2018 to 2020 in the DRC.
On Friday, global markets for precious metals showed a downward trend as spot gold prices dipped, pointing towards an overall weekly decrease. Market data revealed that the price of spot gold fell by 0.5 percent to trade at $4,326.75 per ounce. Meanwhile, United States gold futures for December delivery declined nearly 1.0 percent to $4,382.50 per ounce. These declines followed a sharp temporary spike on Thursday, when bullion prices reached their highest levels in over two months before ending the session 1.3 percent lower due to sudden profit-taking.
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A earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 rattled northeastern Pakistan early Thursday, causing intense tremors felt across parts of Gilgit-Baltistan. According to Pakistan’s official seismic records, the quake registered at magnitude 5.3. The tremor struck at 5:35 a.m. local time on August 13, with its epicenter approximately 27 kilometers northwest of Sost, near the Khunjerab region. The Pakistan Meteorological Department estimated the depth at 15 kilometers. Communities across northern Pakistan experienced the shaking during the early morning hours.
Technology
Japan successfully conducted the launch of its H3 rocket, delivering the Michibiki No. 7 navigation satellite into orbit. Michibiki No. 7, also known as QZS-7, is now part of Japan’s Quasi-Zenith Satellite System, enhancing accuracy in positioning, navigation, and timing services. Japan began offering operational QZSS services in November 2018, covering Japan and the broader Asia-Oceania region. The achievement of this flight follows the loss of Michibiki No. 5 during H3 Flight No. 8 in December 2025, with the rocket’s second-stage engine shutdown. JAXA conducted an investigation before resuming H3 launches with successful missions.
Automotive
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