Earthquake Response: Indonesia’s 7.7-magnitude Flores quake has killed at least 47 people, with rescue teams still searching for survivors as landslides and disrupted communications slow access to the hardest-hit Nagekeo area; a tsunami warning was later lifted after small waves were recorded. Power Restoration: PLN says it is accelerating electricity recovery across Flores after the quake, with 58 of 59 affected feeders back online and nearly all customers expected to regain service soon. Aftershocks Continue: A separate 6.0 quake struck Indonesia’s Minahassa Peninsula/Gulf of Tomini region hours later, adding to the pressure on emergency teams and residents. Energy Policy: President Prabowo says Indonesia will add 30 GW of solar power and phase out 13 GW of diesel-fired capacity in 2026, pushing solar for remote islands and village-scale 1 MW plants. Science & Conservation: BRIN and Bangka’s Tua Tunu Botanical Garden are studying an endangered forest rambutan endemic to Bangka Island to prevent local extinction. Tech & Safety: Google is rolling out mandatory developer verification for sideloaded apps on certified Android devices in scam-prone markets, including Indonesia, starting September 2026. Regional Diplomacy: Cambodia’s Senate President Hun Sen congratulated Indonesia’s Senate Speaker on the 81st Independence Day, praising Indonesia’s growth and regional role.