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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 left at least 294 dead, 3,935 injured, and 320 missing. Massive infrastructure damage is reported, prompting $200 million in World Bank aid and international rescue.

Iran and Oman have agreed on a new shipping route map for the Strait of Hormuz, though security remains tied to the end of U.S. naval blockades amid escalating rhetoric from Washington.

Iran's military has offered a $30,000 bounty for capturing or killing U.S. soldiers, with rewards doubled for women. The move follows U.S. threats to claim the Strait of Hormuz as American territory.

US envoys Jared Kushner and Nickolay Mladenov are pushing a 15-point Gaza peace plan in Cairo. While Hamas supports the roadmap, Israel has rejected it, insisting on Hamas's total disarmament before any troop's

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 into Taliban rule, Afghanistan faces a severe women's rights crisis and humanitarian emergency, with millions of girls denied education and local women's organizations facing closure due to funding.

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia has killed at least 289 people and affected over 185,000. Recovery efforts are underway, supported by a 150 billion peso donation from the Gilinski family.

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.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading rapidly across six provinces, killing one person every 30 minutes. The UN has released $30.5 million to support the response.

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.

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Flores, Indonesia, killing at least 53 people and displacing over 5,000. Extensive damage to homes and infrastructure has been reported following the shallow tremor.

A record-breaking El Niño is developing in the Pacific, with a 95% chance of being 'very strong.' Experts warn of extreme weather, rising global temperatures, and significant impacts on fisheries and rainfall.

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.

Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya is in Cairo for talks with Egyptian intelligence to discuss a Gaza ceasefire roadmap, ahead of a regional visit by US envoy Jared Kushner to resolve implementation disputes.

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.

US-Iran tensions escalate as diplomatic talks stall and Iranian strikes on a Bahraini naval base disrupt US military supply routes, prompting Gulf allies to reassess their security ties with Washington.

Russia is reportedly executing a strategic plan to destabilize Moldova and weaken NATO and the EU by 2026 through hybrid warfare, vote-buying, and paramilitary training in Serbia and Bosnia.

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.

A historic wildfire in Belgium's Hautes Fagnes reserve has burned 3,000 hectares, prompting EU aid and evacuations near the German border as authorities struggle to contain the blaze.

A Polish tourist bus overturned on Hungary's M3 motorway, killing 12 people and injuring many others. The victims were pilgrims returning from Medjugorje. Authorities suspect the driver fell asleep.

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.

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

Ukraine launched a massive drone offensive targeting Russia, including Moscow and Wildberries warehouses, while Russia retaliated with missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities like Kyiv and Kryvyi Rih.

Four Renaissance masterpieces attributed to Antonello da Messina were stolen from the MuMe museum in Messina, Sicily, during the Ferragosto holiday. Two panels were later recovered after being abandoned.

YPG-SDG officials have announced plans to dissolve their autonomous structure and integrate with the Syrian government, coinciding with new legal frameworks and political shifts in Turkey.

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.

A Spanish F-18 fighter jet on a NATO mission shot down a drone that entered Romanian airspace near Galați. The incident, the fourth this year, follows a detection of the craft entering from Moldova.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf claims Iran won its recent conflict against the US and Israel, while tensions escalate over US claims to control the Strait of Hormuz.

An investigation into contaminated fentanyl in Argentina reveals that a technical failure caused 90 deaths, followed by an alleged cover-up involving destroyed evidence and ignored regulatory warnings.

The U.S. has sent NATO allies a questionnaire to measure their loyalty to President Trump’s foreign policy, potentially impacting future U.S. military deployment and base usage in Europe.

Hurricane Lala, a Category 1 storm, has struck Hawaii with heavy rain and high winds, causing power outages, flight cancellations, and port closures, particularly affecting the Big Island.

The Ebola outbreak in the DRC, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, is spreading at a record pace, with over 2,000 deaths reported and rising concerns about transmission to South Sudan and Kinshasa.

Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 11 people, including children, in Ansar and Deir al-Zahrani. The IDF reported killing a senior Hezbollah commander in the operations.

The U.S. is intensifying economic isolation and a naval blockade against Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent promising unprecedented new sanctions and restrictions starting next week.

Two people died and hundreds were evacuated as fast-moving wildfires struck the Greek island of Salamina. Strong winds helped the blazes spread rapidly through residential and coastal areas.

Reports of food shortages, plumbing failures, and mental health crises aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have prompted calls for its replacement by the USS George Washington, despite denials from the Trump admin.

A cyberattack on the MyDr platform has potentially exposed the medical and personal data of 19 million people in Poland, prompting a state-led investigation and preventive security updates.

The U.S. DHS has terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela and 12 other nations, warning citizens to leave the country or face deportation while offering a self-deportation incentive program.