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

A powerful earthquake struck East Nusa Tenggara province in Indonesia, killing at least 54 people and damaging over 1,300 homes; thousands of residents on Flores waited for aid while mourning victims. Despite a state of emergency being declared and military personnel deploying, logistical challenges continue to slow the delivery of much-needed supplies to hard-hit communities.