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A 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia has caused hundreds of deaths and massive infrastructure damage. The government has declared a national emergency and launched the ‘Fondo Milagro’ for reconstruction.

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia has killed 294 people and injured nearly 4,000. The World Bank is providing $200 million in aid as reconstruction efforts begin in heavily impacted regions like Chocó.

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, centered in Chocó. The disaster has caused hundreds of deaths and injuries, widespread building collapses, and prompted a national state of emergency.

Five years after seizing power, the Taliban marked their rule with ceremonies in Kabul, while the UN warns of a severe rights crisis and critical funding shortages for women's organizations.

The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint as the U.S. claims full control while Iran maintains a blockade. Recent maritime attacks and reduced shipping traffic have driven up global oil prices.

Iran faces economic collapse and political instability following a five-month war with the US and Israel, the death of Ayatollah Khamenei, and violent suppression of nationwide protests.

A rapid Ebola outbreak in the DRC, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, has killed over 2,100 people. The UN has released $30.5 million to combat the epidemic as it spreads to a sixth province.

NOAA and Berkeley Earth report a powerful El Niño is intensifying, with a 69% chance of being a historic event and a high probability of making 2026 the hottest year on record.

The US is threatening unprecedented economic isolation and an indefinite naval blockade of Iranian ports to increase pressure on Tehran, causing significant volatility in global oil markets.

A Syrian court has sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes. His brother Maher and cousin Atef Najib also received death sentences.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement on August 7, 2026, establishing a collective defense pact similar to NATO's Article 5.

Jared Kushner, accompanied by Nickolay Mladenov and Tony Blair, will visit Israel and Egypt next week to advance a U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan following its rejection by Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Iran refuses to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without the lifting of sanctions and war reparations, prompting President Trump to demand compensation for decades of Iranian-linked damages and casualties.

The Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo, caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, is spreading at record speeds, with over 2,000 deaths and 4,400 cases reported as it threatens to become the deadliest in history.

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia near Flores, killing at least 38 people and causing widespread damage. A tsunami warning was issued and later lifted after evacuations.

Turkey's Parliament has passed a landmark law aimed at achieving a 'Terror-free Turkey' by allowing potential sentence suspensions for certain PKK members if the group disarms and dissolves.

A major cyberattack on medical software provider MyDr has leaked sensitive data of nearly 19 million Poles, including PESEL numbers and medical records, prompting urgent government warnings to freeze PESEL IDs.

Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Donald Trump’s 15-point Gaza peace plan, insisting that the Israeli military will not withdraw until Hamas is genuinely and completely disarmed.

Reports indicate Vladimir Putin has ordered a strategy to dismantle NATO and the EU from within by 2026, targeting Moldova as a key site for hybrid warfare and destabilization following the conquest of Ukraine.

Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam is calling for a timetable for Israeli withdrawal, while Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem slams the current framework deal as a surrender of national sovereignty.

The UAE has accused Iran of piracy after three ADNOC oil tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz within a week, calling for an immediate end to hostilities to protect global energy security.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement on August 7, 2026, establishing a collective defense pact where an attack on one is an attack on all.

Canada and the U.S. are in urgent trade talks to avert 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods set for August 19, 2026. The U.S. is seeking concessions on critical minerals and retaliatory measures.

Turkey's Parliament passed a landmark law to facilitate the disbandment of the PKK, establishing a framework for weapon surrender and militant reintegration aimed at achieving a ‘Terror-free Turkey’.

Copernicus reports record-breaking July 2026 temperatures, with extra-polar ocean temperatures hitting 20.96°C and Western Europe experiencing its warmest June-July period ever.

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement on August 7, 2026, establishing a mutual defense pact where an attack on one member is considered an attack on all.

President Zelenskyy warns that Russia is relying on North Korean troops and ballistic missiles to escalate the war, while also preparing for a mass mobilization following its September elections.

The U.S. is escalating economic isolation and maritime blockades against Iran, while Tehran seeks to bypass sanctions by integrating with BRICS financial networks and joining the New Development Bank.

A cyberattack on the MyDr platform has potentially exposed the medical and personal data of 19 million people in Poland, affecting 12,000 medical facilities and including a prominent politician.

Moroccan security forces intercepted hundreds of migrants attempting to enter the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on August 15, following social media calls for a mass crossing. Spain has deployed over 1,600 security-

Iran has rejected Donald Trump's claim that he will declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory after defeating Iran, asserting that the strategic waterway remains under Iranian control.

Iran has set six major conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including lifting U.S. sanctions, releasing frozen assets, and paying war reparations, complicating ongoing talks with Oman.

Reports of food shortages, plumbing failures, and mental health crises aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have prompted calls for investigations, despite denials from President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth.

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake and Puracé volcanic activity have caused widespread devastation in Colombia, leaving hundreds dead, thousands missing, and triggering regional emergency alerts.

July 2026 was the second warmest July globally and the hottest on record for the contiguous US, marked by extreme heat, record ocean temperatures, and widespread drought across the Northern Hemisphere.

President Zelenskyy warns that 30,000–50,000 North Korean troops are being deployed to Russia, while also reporting North Korean missile use in Ukraine and a successful $12.2 billion Ukrainian logistics strike.

NATO fighter jets shot down a foreign drone in Latvian airspace, which authorities say entered due to Russian electromagnetic warfare. Finland also imposed temporary maritime and aviation restrictions.

A New York Times investigation reveals a massive Russian campaign to destabilize Moldova through vote-buying, propaganda, and paramilitary training in Serbia and Bosnia to undermine NATO and the EU.

President Zelenskyy warns Ukraine faces a critical air defense crisis, requesting 5% to 10% of U.S. Patriot missile stocks to counter increasing Russian ballistic missile attacks.

The DRC is battling a record-breaking Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus, with over 2,000 deaths. The WHO warns the virus began in February, outpacing response efforts amid regional conflict.

President Zelenskyy warns of up to 50,000 North Korean troops joining Russia and urges the US to provide Patriot missiles to counter escalating ballistic attacks and prepare for winter.

A major forest fire in Germany's Hürtgenwald has evacuated 1,800 people. Firefighting efforts are complicated by unexploded WWII munitions and shifting winds.

Andrés Manuel López Beltrán, son of Mexico's former president, has accused the U.S. of political interference after his visa was revoked. President Sheinbaum defended him, calling the move a political maneuver.

Iran released a video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to counter reports that he is in critical condition following injuries sustained in February military strikes.

The Pentagon has ordered defense contractors to accelerate weapons production following severe depletion of Patriot and THAAD missile stockpiles during the conflict with Iran.

A massive wildfire near Omis, Croatia, has killed at least one person, injured dozens, and forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and tourists amid extreme heat and strong winds.

President Trump signed a proclamation imposing tariffs of up to 100% on certain imported drones and components to address national security risks and boost domestic manufacturing.

Former Guerrero Governor Ángel Aguirre Rivero has been formally charged with forced disappearance in the Ayotzinapa case, accused of ordering the destruction of security footage from 2014.

Following devastating twin earthquakes in June, Venezuela faces a massive humanitarian crisis with 6,300 dead, 300,000 displaced, and rising inflation linked to seismic-driven distribution disruptions.