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Map-style Everything Tarlac graphic locating Anak Krakatau between Java and Sumatra and showing flight disruptions caused by volcanic ash.

Global News September 7, 2026 at 6:46 AM

Anak Krakatau Eruption Disrupts More Than 1,500 Flights in Indonesia

Indonesia's Anak Krakatau eruption forced eight airports to suspend operations, affecting more than 1,500 flights and approximately 170,000 passengers. Authorities advised residents to protect themselves from volcanic ash and reported no imminent tsunami threat.

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A swimmer remains near the shore as a motorboat passes commercial vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Global News September 6, 2026 at 9:12 AM

US Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers After Missile Attacks on Navy Warships

U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil tankers on September 5 after Iran launched ballistic missiles at two U.S. Navy ships, according to U.S. Central Command. No American personnel were reported injured. The latest exchange marks a major escalation near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil shipments.

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