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Colombian President Declares Emergency After Earthquake Kills More Than 100

Colombia's newly inaugurated President Abelardo de la Espriella on Monday declared a state of emergency after a powerful earthquake struck the west of the country.

Published on: 10.08.2026 19:47
Under Trump, US Has Revoked Over 1,75,000 Visas. Here's Who's Been Targeted

Most visas were revoked following "law enforcement encounters," with assault, driving under the influence, theft and drug crimes the leading causes, the department said.

Published on: 10.08.2026 18:58
30 Years On, Man Accused Of Orchestrating Tupac Shakur's Murder Faces Trial

Family members of the famed rapper were among supporters who gathered outside a Las Vegas courthouse Monday morning for the beginning of jury selection, which could continue through much of this week.

Published on: 10.08.2026 18:56
A Flight, An Airstrike, A Blockade: How Yemen's Truce Started Unraveling

The tit-for-tat attacks started July 13 with a Saudi airstrike that hit the runway of the airport in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, preventing the landing of an Iranian flight carrying a high-ranking Houthi delegation.

Published on: 10.08.2026 18:56
"Wasn't Taking Part In Protests": UK Man Killed In PoK Clashes By Stray Bullet

The case, reported by the Guardian, highlights how the unrest in the PoK region has affected British nationals with family links to the area.

Published on: 10.08.2026 18:55
Drought Grips Almost Three-Quarters of England And More Heat Is Coming

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) said most of England is experiencing a "flash drought", which develops quickly and is the result of very low rainfall and high temperatures.

Published on: 10.08.2026 18:47
111 Killed After 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Colombia, Situation "Critical"

According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake struck at a depth of 107 kilometres. The earthquake was also felt in neighbouring Ecuador.

Published on: 10.08.2026 18:36
"Torn Apart": China's Crackdown Leaves AI Boyfriends Mourned Like Real Ones

AI companions in China range from romantic partners to virtual recreations of dead loved ones.

Published on: 10.08.2026 18:32
As War Grinds, Russia Bans Its Last Anti-War Party From Elections

A poll conducted earlier this year showed Yabloko ("apple" in Russian) at just three per cent support -- short of the five-per cent threshold needed to enter Russia's lower house.

Published on: 10.08.2026 18:25
Who Is Ali Abdollahi? Iran's New Military Chief Known For War Threats To US

Abdollahi had previously led the Khatam al-Anbiya, Iran's inter-branch central military command tasked with coordinating operations.

Published on: 10.08.2026 18:17
R&AW Chief Meets Bangladesh Defence Adviser Amid Diplomatic Reset

The meeting assumes significance amidst ongoing efforts to normalise the India-Bangladesh relationship through a reset, and several meetings have taken place at the top levels between the two countries.

Published on: 10.08.2026 17:56
Iran Sought War Damages From US. Trump Flips Table, Sends Own Bill To Tehran

In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote that he likes the "interesting idea" about Iran asking for compensation for the damage done to them during the last five months of war, and in return, he will also demand compensation from the Islamic Republic.

Published on: 10.08.2026 17:42
Japan's Princess Akiko Visits Bhutan To Mark 40 Years of Ties, Meets King

Princess Akiko is visiting Bhutan to commemorate 40 years of diplomatic relations between Bhutan and Japan, at the invitation of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema.

Published on: 10.08.2026 16:59
Sofa Factory Fire In Saudi Arabia Kills 16 Bangladeshi Migrant Workers

The foreign ministry reported "the tragic deaths of 16 Bangladeshi nationals in a fire at a sofa manufacturing factory in Riyadh" in its Monday statement.

Published on: 10.08.2026 15:36
Disarm First Or Withdraw First? Debate That Could Sink Trump's Gaza Plan

The US president on July 30 hailed what he described as a breakthrough in talks to advance a 2025 ceasefire plan, saying that Hamas and other Gaza militants had accepted a 15-point roadmap by his so-called "Board of Peace" to give up their weapons.

Published on: 10.08.2026 15:27
Is Russia Plotting False Flag Op To Test NATO Resolve? Baltic States Think So

Lithuania said last week that Moscow is considering such a staged attack and Poland, Latvia and Estonia have also warned of acts of sabotage to test NATO's response at a time when US commitment to the Western military alliance is in question.

Published on: 10.08.2026 15:26
Who Is Mohsen Rezaei? 71-Year-Old War Hawk Running Iran's Security Council

Rezaei replaces Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr as second-in-command of the body that coordinates Iran's security and foreign policy and is chaired by President Masoud Pezeshkian. Zolqadr was appointed as political adviser to Khamenei.

Published on: 10.08.2026 15:10
'3 Flags, 1 Heart': Pak Anthem For Saudi-Turkey Defence Pact Sparks Ridicule

Days after the three countries signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, Pakistan's military media wing released a seven-minute music video celebrating what it presented as a powerful new alliance.

Published on: 10.08.2026 14:54
Russian-Born Citizen Shot By FBI 2 Years Ago. His Family Doesn't Know Why

In the final weeks of his life, however, he abruptly left his home in suburban Virginia, withdrew large amounts of cash and began preparing to leave the country.

Published on: 10.08.2026 13:27
Putin To Mobilise 5 Lakh Fighters Amid Fear Over His "Last Option": Report

Citing Ukrainian intelligence, Zelensky said that Putin plans for this mobilisation after Russia's parliamentary elections in late September.

Published on: 10.08.2026 12:36

News from Arabic Countries

Ceuta mayor calls for migrant detention amid mass influx crisis

Thousands of migrants in Ceuta face dire conditions, sparking political and social tensions in the Spanish territory.

Published on: 10.08.2026 22:41
Al Jazeera reporter on the ground as Colombia quake death toll rises

Rescue teams are searching collapsed buildings after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia.

Published on: 10.08.2026 22:35
Colombia’s Espriella to lead emergency efforts following Bogota earthquake

Colombia’s newly inaugurated president announced to lead emergency rescue efforts in Bogota’s earthquake-struck areas.

Published on: 10.08.2026 21:48
Europe braces for another heatwave after record-breaking temperatures

Extreme heat warnings issued in Britain and France with temperatures forecasted to reach mid-30s Celsius this week.

Published on: 10.08.2026 21:29
Wildfires burn across Indonesia as officials cite El Nino as a cause

Thousands of firefighters and dozens of helicopters battle growing wildfires across Indonesia.

Published on: 10.08.2026 21:15
Turkiye approves pardon-like bill for thousands of PKK fighters

Text envisages a return to civilian life for some of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party fighters who lay down their weapons.

Published on: 10.08.2026 21:14
Trump says relationship is good even as Netanyahu rejects Gaza peace plan

US President Donald Trump maintains that his relationship with Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu is still good.

Published on: 10.08.2026 21:03
US appeals court says social media addiction lawsuits can proceed

US court rules Meta, Google and TikTok will face addiction lawsuits as Meta heads to trial this week over child safety

Published on: 10.08.2026 21:02
Trump to demand compensation for Tehran’s ‘conflicts’

President Donald Trump says he’ll demand compensation from Iran for people killed or wounded in the US war on Iran.

Published on: 10.08.2026 20:55
Russia bars only party opposing war in Ukraine from parliamentary vote

The pro-Kremlin nationalist party Rodina accused the Yabloko party of receiving undeclared campaign support.

Published on: 10.08.2026 19:47
Trump administration has revoked over 175,000 visas: US State Department

Most of the visa revocations stemmed from law-enforcement encounters involving criminal activity, the department said.

Published on: 10.08.2026 19:46
US Congresswoman Nancy Mace calls Muslim officials ‘threat’ to US

US Rep. Nancy Mace clashed with CNN's Omar Jimenez over Islamophobic remarks after Abdul El-Sayed’s win in Michigan.

Published on: 10.08.2026 19:30
Migrant children go days without food in Ceuta amid asylum crisis

A surge of migrant children and families remained in makeshift shelters in Ceuta, Spain’s North African enclave.

Published on: 10.08.2026 19:08
111 dead after Colombia quakes leave trail of destruction

At least 111 people are dead after a destructive 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia.

Published on: 10.08.2026 18:51
Lebanon ‘files new lawsuit against’ ex-central bank chief Riad Salameh

Reports citing judicial sources say former commercial banker also indicted over alleged financial crimes.

Published on: 10.08.2026 18:37
Netanyahu’s veto and the limits of American power

Trump has the leverage to enforce his Gaza plan. Netanyahu is betting that he lacks the political will to use it.

Published on: 10.08.2026 18:35
Iran hierarchy consolidation as IRGC veteran tapped for key security role

The office of the supreme leader has named a new security chief and established war commanders in influential roles.

Published on: 10.08.2026 18:34
Oman trying to contain extensive oil spill from stricken tanker

The Caroline Bezengi is believed to be part of Russia's 'shadow fleet' that Moscow uses to circumvent Western sanctions.

Published on: 10.08.2026 18:15
Zuckerberg’s yacht crew did not hear call for help, says spokesperson

A skiff off Alaska coast received help from a nearby cruise ship after Zuckerberg's yacht crew did not respond in time.

Published on: 10.08.2026 17:51
Palestinian club football to restart in September after Gaza war suspension

Palestinian sports leagues, including professional football, were halted due to Israel's genocidal war on Palestinians.

Published on: 10.08.2026 17:30
Iran’s president says Khamenei is in ‘perfect health’

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei had a message of “unity and cohesion”

Published on: 10.08.2026 17:05
Colombia earthquake updates: Magnitude 7.4 quake kills at least 111

These were the updates for August 10, 2025.

Published on: 10.08.2026 17:00
Photos: 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocks western Colombia

A powerful earthquake kills more than 69 people and topples buildings across western Colombia.

Published on: 10.08.2026 16:48
DRC’s Ebola outbreak began months before it was officially declared, says WHO

Earlier cases of the disease were wrongly attributed to malaria and typhoid, the WHO said.

Published on: 10.08.2026 16:28
‘We have no one’: Palestinians react to Israel’s rejection of Gaza plan

Netanyahu's declaration has reinforced doubts of lasting calm without Israeli withdrawal, reconstruction and guarantees.

Published on: 10.08.2026 16:24