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Indonesia battles growing wildfires

Indonesia battles growing wildfires

Indonesia is intensifying efforts Monday to combat multiple wildfires as dry weather and strengthening El Nino conditions increase fire risks during the peak dry season. The largest blaze has burned about 743 hectares (1,836 acres) in East Java’s Bromo Tengge…

The News Flicker·August 10, 2026

Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on Saudi oil facility

Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on Saudi oil facility

Yemen’s Houthis say they attacked an oil facility in southwestern Saudi Arabia. Sunday's attack is the latest by the Iranian-backed rebels on the kingdom. Meanwhile, Iran has made new demands about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the Pentagon is pr…

The News Flicker·August 9, 2026

Pentagon pushes defense companies to boost weapons production

Pentagon pushes defense companies to boost weapons production

The Pentagon is pressing the U.S. defense industry to accelerate production of weapons to help replenish its diminished stockpile of munitions, including those depleted in the ongoing war with Iran. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement Saturday…

The News Flicker·August 9, 2026