Thousands in Indonesia await aid after quake kills 54, overshadowing Independence Day

A powerful earthquake struck East Nusa Tenggara province on Flores, killing at least 54 people and damaging over 1,300 homes across the region. Thousands of residents are still awaiting aid days after the quake, overshadowing Indonesia's Independence Day celebration. The province's governor declared a 14-day state of emergency amid widespread devastation, though logistical challenges have slowed relief deliveries.