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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 magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Colombia has killed 294 people and left 320 missing. Massive reconstruction efforts are underway, supported by a $200 million World Bank pledge and a proposed Marshall Plan for Chó

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.

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.

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.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, a mutual defense pact providing collective deterrence similar to NATO's Article 5 to reduce regional reliance on the U.S.

The Ebola outbreak in the DRC, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, is spreading rapidly across six provinces, with over 2,200 deaths reported and one death occurring every 30 minutes.

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.

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.

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Flores, Indonesia, killing at least 38 people and causing widespread damage. Tsunami warnings were issued and later revoked after mass evacuations.

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.

President Donald Trump has threatened to declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory following the conflict with Iran, prompting defiant responses from Tehran, which vows to maintain its blockade of the strait.

Iran and Oman have agreed on a navigation map for the Strait of Hormuz, while the U.S. prepares unprecedented economic isolation measures and a maritime blockade to target Iran's oil revenues and financial-nets

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.

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.

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.

Anthropic is eyeing a historic IPO with a projected valuation of $2 trillion to $3 trillion, fueled by a 14-fold surge in Q2 revenue and rapid growth in its Claude AI models.

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.

Moroccan security forces intercepted hundreds of migrants attempting to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta following social media calls for a mass crossing. Spain has reinforced the border with military and law

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia has killed nearly 300 people and affected over 115,000 citizens. International aid from Chile and specialized rescue teams from the US, Ecuador, and Israel are arriving.

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.

Reports of food shortages, plumbing failures, and mental health crises aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have prompted calls for investigation as the carrier prepares to be relieved by the USS George Washington.

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.

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.

Gaza's healthcare system faces collapse as oxygen stations, medical equipment, and generator supplies dwindle. Only 12 of 34 oxygen plants remain operational amid severe shortages of spare parts and fuel.

Hurricane Lala has strengthened to a Category 1 storm approaching Hawaii's Big Island, bringing heavy rain, high winds, and flooding risks. Emergency measures and flight cancellations are underway.

Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to 17 percent of pre-conflict levels amid ongoing maritime security tensions and Iranian-led permit requirements for transiting vessels.

NATO fighter jets, including Italian Eurofighters, shot down a foreign drone in Latvian airspace following an air threat alert. The incursion is attributed to Russian electromagnetic warfare.

Qatar has denied Iranian claims that it is holding three military pilots captive following the downing of their Su-24 jets during a March operation. Iran has called for Red Cross intervention.

The U.S. revoked the visa of Andrés Manuel López Beltrán, son of Mexico's former president. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called the move political interference, while the U.S. maintains visas are a non-r

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.

July 2026 surpassed the +1.5 °C warming threshold, marking the second hottest July on record. Europe faces extreme heat, wildfires, and rising mortality, prompting calls for binding climate adaptation laws.

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

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.

Five people, including one student, were wounded in a shooting at Virginia State University early Saturday. A 19-year-old suspect has been arrested, and investigations are ongoing.