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  "id": 1035307,
  "title": "EU ready to send satellite system to help Indonesia after 7.7 magnitude earthquake",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/eu-ready-to-send-satellite-system-to-help-indonesia-after-7-7",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T12:48:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Politico EU",
    "slug": "politico-eu",
    "url": "https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-satellite-system-copernicus-help-indonesia-earthquake/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The European Commission is prepared to deploy satellite imagery from its Copernicus program to aid Indonesian search and rescue efforts following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the country, according to President Ursula von der Leyen. In a post on the social media platform X, von der Leyen expressed solidarity with Indonesia, stating, \"Indonesia, we stand with you.\" Copernicus is a satellite observation system capable of providing mapping services that can assist in search operations and evaluating damage. At least 38 individuals have lost their lives since the powerful quake hit the island of Flores, as reported by the BBC based on a press conference by Indonesia's disaster response agency. Ongoing rescue operations are taking place. Additionally, the foreign ministries of Italy, Greece, and Estonia, along with officials, have expressed support for Indonesia through messages on X. Earlier this week, the Commission allocated €2.1 million for assistance in Colombia and to utilize the Copernicus system in response to a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck the nation.",
  "summary": "“We stand with you,” Ursula von der Leyen says.",
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      {
        "outlet": "KBC",
        "title": "At least 14 dead after 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/at-least-14-dead-after-7-7-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-indonesia",
        "published": "2026-08-15T06:38:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The New York Times",
        "title": "At Least 38 Dead as 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Indonesia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/at-least-38-dead-as-7-7-magnitude-earthquake-rocks-indonesia",
        "published": "2026-08-15T09:17:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Nikkei Asia",
        "title": "At least 38 dead in eastern Indonesia earthquake of magnitude 7.7",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/at-least-38-dead-in-eastern-indonesia-earthquake-of-magnitude-7-7",
        "published": "2026-08-15T09:18:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "Powerful 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/powerful-7-7-earthquake-strikes-off-indonesia",
        "published": "2026-08-15T09:41:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Aftermath of deadly Indonesia earthquake",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/aftermath-of-deadly-indonesia-earthquake",
        "published": "2026-08-15T11:19:56.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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