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Deadly Quake Strikes Indonesia; Indiana Floods, Ukraine Attacks Russia Amid Global Military Shifts.
A burst of major global news broke Wednesday, spanning a Pacific hurricane, deadly Midwest floods, a catastrophic Indonesian earthquake, and a large Ukrainian drone strike on Russia. AP News reported at least six people dead in Indiana alone, with record flooding still threatening the region.
Elsewhere, the U.S. military pulled its last aircraft carrier from the western Pacific to focus on Iran, and Ukraine launched one of its biggest aerial attacks on Russia to date, killing at least six people.
Hurricane Lala Skirts Hawaii's Big Island With Heavy Rain
Hurricane Lala passed near Hawaii's Big Island without making direct landfall, according to AP News. The storm still lashed the region with heavy wind and rain. It is now expected to weaken as it moves away from the islands.
Hawaii residents had braced for a direct hit. The storm's path close to shore still caused disruptions, but the islands avoided the worst-case scenario. No deaths from Lala were reported in Hawaii.
Indiana Flooding Kills Six After Record-Setting Storms
At least six people have died in Indiana after days of severe storms triggered historic flooding, AP News reported. The flooding set new records for the region. Thousands of residents were affected as floodwaters swamped homes and roads.
The storms stretched over multiple days, making recovery difficult. Emergency crews worked to reach stranded residents. Officials have not yet given a final damage estimate, but the flooding is being called historic for the state.
Indonesia Earthquake Kills 53, Destroys Over 900 Homes
A magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck Indonesia's Flores region, killing at least 53 people, according to AP News. More than 900 homes were destroyed. Thousands of people were displaced by the disaster.
The quake hit a densely populated rural area. Rescue teams scrambled to reach survivors in collapsed buildings. The death toll is expected to rise as crews search through rubble in remote communities.
US Pulls Carrier From Pacific, Ukraine Strikes Russia Hard
The United States withdrew its last aircraft carrier from the western Pacific as part of its strategy focused on Iran, AP News reported. The USS Lincoln was already deployed in the Arabian Sea. Its top commander visited the ship amid reports of mental health and supply problems on board.
At the same time, Ukraine launched one of its largest aerial attacks on Russia. The strike killed at least six people and injured 14 more, according to AP News. The attack marks a significant escalation in Ukraine's long-range offensive campaign against Russian territory.
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