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  "id": 1437999,
  "title": "Thousands in Indonesia await aid after quake kills 54, overshadowing Independence Day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/thousands-in-indonesia-await-aid-after-quake-kills-54-overshadowing-1437999",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T06:57:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260817/thousands-in-indonesia-await-aid-after-quake-kills-54-overshadowing-independence-day"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indonesia commemorated its 81st Independence Day on Monday, yet thousands remained without aid on the island of Flores following a devastating 7.5 magnitude earthquake on Saturday. The temblor, which struck at a depth of 10 kilometers, claimed at least 54 lives, injured over a dozen more, and left hundreds of homes and buildings in ruins.\n\nFlores bore the brunt of the disaster, with more than 1,300 homes damaged and nearly 250 destroyed. Temporary shelters accommodated around 5,000 displaced residents, while 135 people suffered varying degrees of injury. The National Disaster Management Agency declared a 14-day state of emergency in response to the calamity.\n\nThe quake's aftershocks continued to reverberate, with authorities noting at least 995, though only 46 were felt by locals. Tsunami warnings were originally issued but subsequently canceled. The aftermath of the disaster spurred residents to mourn their departed loved ones, scouring for survivors, and eagerly awaiting the arrival of much-needed aid. As Indonesia celebrated its national day, the focus shifted from festive activities to alleviating the suffering of its citizens.",
  "summary": "REO, Indonesia — Thousands of people were still waiting for aid on the Indonesian island of Flores as the country celebrated its 81st Independence Day on Monday, days after a powerful earthquake killed at least 54 people, injured dozens and damaged hundreds of homes and other buildings. Many residents spent the day mourning victims, searching for loved ones and waiting for aid to arrive to…",
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    "54 people killed in 7.5 magnitude earthquake on Flores.",
    "Over 1,300 homes damaged, 135 injured in disaster.",
    "14-day state of emergency declared for Indonesia's Independence Day."
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        "outlet": "The Mainichi",
        "title": "Thousands in Indonesia await aid after quake kills 54, overshadowing Independence Day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/thousands-in-indonesia-await-aid-after-quake-kills-54-overshadowing",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Thousands in Indonesia await aid after quake kills 54, overshadowing Independence Day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/thousands-in-indonesia-await-aid-after-quake-kills-54-overshadowing-1439720",
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