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Indonesia, Colombia, Venezuela rocked by massive earthquakes: Is Ring of Fire waking up?

August 16, 2026 6:48 pm

A deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Indonesia comes days after a powerful quake in Colombia, while Venezuela suffered devastating twin quakes in June. But does the timing signal a bigger seismic shift?

Video: Moment buildings collapsed in Colombia during 7.4 magnitude earthquake that killed 132

August 11, 2026 12:42 pm

The quake was centred near San José del Palmar, in the Chocó department, a region reached mostly by boat or plane.

Colombia earthquake toll rises to 132: What is the scale of destruction and rescue operations?

August 11, 2026 7:39 am

At least 132 people are dead after Colombia's strongest earthquake in years hit the western part of the country on Monday.

World News: Colombia earthquake toll rises; Trump, Iran, Hormuz, H-1B latest

August 12, 2026 1:27 pm

Since the Strait of Hormuz is virtually closed by Iran, a renewed focus is being seen on the shipping traffic through the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb strait at Yemen’s southern tip.

Colombia earthquake: 111 dead after 7.4-magnitude quake, buildings collapse; people trapped

August 11, 2026 6:14 am

Colombia earthquake: The earthquake struck near San José del Palmar in Chocó province, on Colombia's Pacific coast, and was felt across the country, including in major cities.

Manzambi wanted to stop goals. Now he's scoring them for Switzerland at World Cup.

July 07, 2026 6:03 pm

How Switzerland's Johan Manzambi aspired to become the one to prevent goals instead of scoring them.

From poverty in Colombia to World Cup hero, Jhon Arias sends Ghana out

July 04, 2026 8:48 pm

Jhon Arias spent his childhood trying to leave the small Colombian town that made him. On Friday, a goal in Kansas City closed the loop

Left versus right: What to know about Colombia’s highly polarised presidential election

July 07, 2026 3:26 pm

A second round runoff between leftist senator Iván Cepeda and right-wing “outsider” Abelardo de la Espriella will determine whether the country will vote for continuity or move rightward like many other Latin American counterparts.

What happens after the proclamation - 'Remember the name: James Rodriguez'

June 16, 2026 7:45 pm

For the 2014 freshers, James, Ospina and Arias, this World Cup is a chance to return to where Colombia’s modern football identity first took shape – and perhaps, one final time, see how far it can take them

Explosive device kills 13, injures 38 on bus in southwestern Colombia as violence persists 

April 26, 2026 6:39 am

Both are dissidents of the now-defunct Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia that operate in the region.

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In Photos: Colombia earthquake leaves over 3,000 missing as rescue efforts continue

August 11, 2026 7:03 pm

Mayors and governors from Cali, Pereira, Choco and Manizalez said on Tuesday at least 179 people had died in those four areas

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