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[INTERNATIONAL] FAST-MOVING [CO] [US] [MX] [VE] [ES] Major earthquake and disaster response in Colombia

Colombia earthquake kills hundreds and triggers national disaster declaration

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake in western Colombia has killed at least 240 people and left thousands missing. The government has declared a national disaster as international aid arrives from the US, Mexico, and EU

31 minutes ago 996 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [CO] Major earthquake and disaster response in Colombia

Colombia earthquake strikes Chocó, causing mass casualties and state of emergency

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.

2 days ago 1463 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [US] [IR] [OM] [PK] [QA] US-Iran conflict: military escalation and maritime crisis

Strait of Hormuz: Iran maintains closure conditions amid US tensions

Iran maintains that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the U.S. meets specific conditions, including ending military campaigns and releasing frozen assets, despite reports of advanced Oman-Iran talks

about 15 hours ago 312 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [US] [IR] US-Iran diplomatic and maritime standoff

Strait of Hormuz: Trump claims total U.S. control amid Iranian blockade

President Trump claims the U.S. has ‘total control’ over the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran insists the waterway remains blocked until U.S. sanctions are lifted and its conditions for a ceasefire are met.

about 1 hour ago 212 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [SY] [RU] Legal proceedings against former Syrian leadership

Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death by Syrian transitional authorities

A Syrian court has sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Former security official Atef Najib was also sentenced to die

1 day ago 264 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [US] [IR] [OM] US-Iran conflict and Hormuz corridor talks Aug 2026

Strait of Hormuz: Iran and U.S. clash over maritime access and reparations

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.

1 day ago 803 sources

[HEALTH] FAST-MOVING [CD] DRC Ebola outbreak tops 4,000 cases, response intensifies

DR Congo Ebola outbreak threatens to become deadliest on record

The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is spreading at record speeds, with over 2,000 deaths reported. The WHO warns it could surpass the 2014-2016 West African crisis if transmission is not controlled.

37 minutes ago 113 sources

[POLITICS] [TR] Turkey passes National Solidarity law amid criticism

Turkey passes landmark law to advance 'Terror-free Turkey' initiative

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.

about 20 hours ago 241 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [IL] [US] [PS] Israeli infrastructure plans and political stance in Gaza

Netanyahu rejects Trump's 15-point Gaza peace plan

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.

2 days ago 561 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] FAST-MOVING [OM] [RU] [IN] [YE] Sanctioned Russian tanker oil spill expands off Oman

Oman oil spill: Tanker Caroline Bezengi threatens coastline

A massive oil spill from the sanctioned Russian tanker Caroline Bezengi has reached the Omani coast, covering over 2,000 sq km and threatening vital marine reserves amid salvage delays and funding disputes.

20 minutes ago 55 sources

[TECHNOLOGY] [PL] Cyberattacks targeting Polish infrastructure and services

Poland cyberattack: MyDr breach leaks data of 19 million citizens

A major cyberattack on medical software provider MyDr has leaked the sensitive personal and medical data of nearly 19 million Poles, affecting 12,000 facilities and prompting urgent government warnings.

26 minutes ago 51 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] Germany and Western Europe summer heat wave 2026

Copernicus reports record global heat and ocean temperatures for July 2026

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.

3 days ago 370 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [SA] [TR] [PK] Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign Makkah Defense Pact

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan sign Mecca Joint Defence Agreement

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.

1 day ago 159 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [US] [IR] [IL] [LB] US-Iran conflict: military escalation and maritime crisis

US-Iran conflict escalates as ceasefire collapses

The US-led military conflict with Iran has escalated after a ceasefire collapsed, causing regional instability, oil trade disruptions, and massive US munitions expenditures exceeding eleven billion dollars.

about 10 hours ago 3 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [UA] [RU] [KP] [US] [JP] EU assets, air defense crisis, and North Korean aid

Ukraine warns of North Korean military support for Russia

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.

1 day ago 119 sources

[POLITICS] [TR] [IQ] [SY] Turkey passes National Solidarity law amid criticism

Turkish Parliament passes law to disband PKK and end insurgency

Turkey's Parliament passed a framework law to disband the PKK, establishing a process for militant disarmament and reintegration, potentially beginning implementation in October.

about 2 hours ago 45 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [OM] [US] [IR] Strait of Hormuz shipping drops amid Iran-U.S. impasse

Iran sets demands for reopening Strait of Hormuz

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.

4 days ago 520 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [CO] Puracé volcano activity and earthquake in Colombia

Colombia faces dual crisis from magnitude 7.4 earthquake and Puracé volcanic activity

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.

about 15 hours ago 40 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [US] [FR] [ES] [DE] [GB] Extreme heat records in the United States and globally

Global heat records broken in July 2026 with extreme temperatures in US and Europe

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.

1 day ago 60 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [US] [IR] US-Iran conflict: Economic warfare and blockade intensify

Trump pivots to economic pressure and reparations in Iran conflict

President Trump is pivoting toward economic warfare against Iran, citing 300% inflation and financial collapse. He also intends to demand war reparations during future peace negotiations.

about 16 hours ago 48 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [RU] [UA] [KP] [KR] EU assets, air defense crisis, and North Korean aid

North Korean troops deployed to Russia as Ukraine reports missile strikes

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.

4 days ago 158 sources

[HEALTH] [CD] [UG] DRC Ebola outbreak tops 4,000 cases, response intensifies

Ebola outbreak in DRC surpasses 2,000 deaths

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.

2 days ago 64 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [IR] [IL] [US] Khamenei health crisis, communication stalled

Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran releases video amid health rumors

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.

3 days ago 107 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [US] [IR] [KR] [JP] US Pentagon defense procurement and production reforms

Pentagon orders faster weapons production as missile stocks fall

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

3 days ago 149 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [MX] Judge formally links Aguirre Rivero to Ayotzinapa case

Ángel Aguirre linked to Ayotzinapa case by Mexican judge

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.

about 20 hours ago 33 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [UA] [RU] [KP] [US] [KR] Russia-Ukraine war: diplomacy, sanctions, escalation

Ukraine warns of 50,000 North Korean troops joining Russian forces

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.

about 2 hours ago 17 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [PL] [US] [UA] [RU] Russian intelligence activities in Poland

Poland thwarts Russian plot to assassinate US-Ukrainian citizen in Warsaw

Polish authorities thwarted a Russian-ordered plot to assassinate a dual US-Ukrainian citizen in Warsaw. The suspect was arrested on August 7 in an operation involving US intelligence services.

about 1 hour ago 20 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [VE] Venezuela earthquake aftermath and reconstruction

Venezuela earthquake death toll reaches 6,301

The death toll from Venezuela's June 24 earthquakes has reached 6,301. Authorities are assessing thousands of homes, while engineers call for updated seismic building codes to aid reconstruction.

2 days ago 44 sources

[BUSINESS] [US] Meta New Mexico youth-mental health ruling

Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico child‑safety lawsuit

New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $567 M for child‑safety harms, adds $420 M for treatment and mandates extensive youth‑protection measures; Meta will appeal.

5 days ago 261 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [IR] [US] [OM] US-Iran talks, Israeli influence claims, maritime security

Strait of Hormuz blockade continues as Iran proposes transit fees

Iran maintains its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, demanding US withdrawal and asset release, while proposing environmental transit fees that Washington has rejected.

about 1 hour ago 18 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [CO] Colombia earthquake and humanitarian response

Colombia earthquake kills hundreds and triggers economic emergency

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Colombia has killed at least 273 people and left hundreds missing. President Abelardo de la Espriella has declared an economic emergency as rescue efforts enter a critical phase.

34 minutes ago 8 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [UA] [RU]

United Nations reports systematic torture of Ukrainian detainees by Russia

The UN reports systematic torture of Ukrainian prisoners and over 16,000 civilians held by Russia, with detainees reporting sexual violence, beatings, and electric shocks during an informal Security Council's.

1 day ago 23 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [UA] [RU] [KP] [US] Trump-Ukraine diplomacy and Patriot missile negotiations

Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv hit by Russian missile strikes using North Korean weaponry

Russia launched massive missile strikes on Ukraine, using North Korean and Zircon missiles to hit Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv. Ukraine seeks domestic Patriot missile production to counter increasing Russian missile's

2 days ago 62 sources

[SPORTS] [AR] [US] Messi's World Cup success, Inter Miami return and career's

Lionel Messi questions football future after death of father Jorge

Lionel Messi has cast doubt on his professional future following the death of his father, Jorge Messi. The Argentine star expressed deep uncertainty about continuing football in a heartfelt social media tribute

about 9 hours ago 346 sources

[SPORTS] [US]

Los Angeles Lakers to be sold for record $12.5 billion

Josh Kushner and Bob Iger have agreed to buy the Los Angeles Lakers for a record $12.5 billion, acquiring Mark Walter’s majority stake in a second ownership change for the team in under a year.

22 minutes ago 234 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [TR] [GB] [IR] [US] NORAD aircraft intercepts in New Jersey

Donald Trump confirms secret plane swap in Turkey amid Iranian threat

Donald Trump confirmed he used a catering truck and a decoy aircraft to secretly flee Turkey in July following an Iranian assassination threat involving potential shoulder-fired missiles.

about 3 hours ago 568 sources

[BUSINESS] [US] [IN] Spider-Man: Brand New Day global box office and cultural hit

Spider-Man: Brand New Day shatters box‑office records worldwide

Spider‑Man: Brand New Day set a new domestic $500 M record in 7 days, earned $1.155 B worldwide in its first week, and hit Rs 336 cr net in India, aided by a BMW partnership and multiple premium formats.

5 days ago 151 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] FAST-MOVING [IT] [MT] [LY] Etna eruption disrupts Catania and Malta airport arrivals

Mount Etna eruption disrupts Catania airport and Sicilian tourism

Mount Etna's eruption has paralyzed air travel at Catania Airport, causing hundreds of flight disruptions and an estimated 12-24 million euro loss for Sicily's tourism sector.

about 1 hour ago 168 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [MX] Judge formally links Aguirre Rivero to Ayotzinapa case

Ángel Aguirre arrested in Mexico over Ayotzinapa case evidence destruction

Former Guerrero governor Ángel Aguirre Rivero has been arrested for allegedly ordering the destruction of evidence related to the 2014 disappearance of 43 Ayotzinapa students.

5 days ago 161 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] FAST-MOVING [RU] [EU] Russia naval response to alleged piracy

Putin threatens seizure of European ships in retaliation for sanctions

Vladimir Putin has threatened to seize European merchant ships in retaliation for EU plans to confiscate and sell cargo from Russia’s “shadow fleet,” calling the moves “piracy and robbery.”

14 minutes ago 168 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [RU] [UA] [US] Ukraine-Russia war: Strikes on energy, e-com, and Black Sea

Novorossiysk naval base hit in massive Ukrainian drone and missile strike

Ukraine conducted a massive drone and missile strike on the Novorossiysk naval base, damaging four Russian warships and major grain terminals while causing civilian casualties.

about 3 hours ago 213 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [DE] [UA] Drone security incidents and hybrid threats in Germany

Leipzig/Halle Airport drone attack suspected to be Russian hybrid operation

A drone carrying Semtex explosives targeted a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle Airport. US officials suspect Russian involvement, prompting Germany to expand its Federal Police anti-drone units.

3 days ago 49 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [SA] [TR] [PK] Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan joint defence pact

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign Mecca Joint Defence Agreement

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, a trilateral pact featuring a mutual defense clause similar to NATO's Article 5 to enhance regional deterrence.

5 days ago 180 sources

[HEALTH] [CD] [UG] [SS] [US] DRC Ebola outbreak tops 4,000 cases, response intensifies

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeds 4,000 cases

A deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, has surpassed 4,000 cases and 1,800 deaths, with a lethality rate of approximately 45% mirroring the fastest-foc

4 days ago 90 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [US] [IR] US-Iran conflict and diplomatic stalemate

Iran rejects Trump negotiations, vows to wait until 2029

Iran has rejected negotiations with the Trump administration, vowing to wait until 2029. The standoff involves massive compensation disputes and threatens the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil prices.

1 day ago 15 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [HU] [RO] Danube low water deepens energy, water and navigation crises

Danube drought forces nuclear shutdowns and emergency river works

Low Danube water levels have forced the shutdown of Romania's Cernavodă nuclear plant and prompted Hungary to build a riverbed sill to protect the Paks Nuclear Power Plant from running out of cooling water.

about 4 hours ago 171 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [YE] [SA] [PK] [TR] [IR] Yemen conflict escalates with maritime and Saudi strikes

Houthi attacks in Red Sea kill three Pakistanis and threaten Yemen truce

Houthi rebels have escalated attacks in Yemen, killing three Pakistani citizens in a Red Sea freighter strike and threatening the 2022 truce as regional tensions involving Iran and the U.S. rise.

1 day ago 14 sources

[CRIME] [ES] [EC] Latin America & Spain arrests for crime and fraud

Operation Mondragón busts international cocaine trafficking network

Operation Mondragón, a joint Spain‑Ecuador‑Europol raid, seized 21 tonnes of cocaine, €1 million cash and arrested eight suspects, exposing a network that moved drugs via legitimate firms and Albanian financing

7 days ago 223 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [RU] [JP]

Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands, sparking Japanese protest

President Vladimir Putin's first personal visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, specifically Iturup, has sparked a strong diplomatic protest from Japan, which claims the territory as its own.

about 1 hour ago 115 sources

[BUSINESS] FAST-MOVING [BR] Brazilian agricultural policy and subsidies

Brazil Congress approves fuel tax cuts and multi-sector incentives

The Brazilian Congress approved PLP 114/2026, a package reducing fuel taxes and providing incentives for ethanol, fertilizers, and critical minerals to offset rising energy costs.

10 minutes ago 135 sources

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