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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-FLAVIO BOLSONARO-CAMPAIGN

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:45:42 GMT

(260816) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro (front R), presidential candidate of Brazil's Liberal Party, attends his first presidential campaign rally in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Aug. 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Jin Haoyuan)

BRAZIL-SAO BERNARDO DO CAMPO-LULA-CAMPAIGN

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:45:13 GMT

(260816) -- SAO BERNARDO DO CAMPO, Aug. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (C), presidential candidate of Brazil's ruling Workers' Party, attends his first presidential campaign rally in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, Aug. 16, 2026. (Photo by Paulo Lopes/Xinhua)

Well beat all records: Russian UFC champion makes history

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:52:25 GMT

Islam Makhachev has clocked his 17th victory in a row in his welterweight title defeat of Ian Machado Garry

Russian MMA champion IslamMakhachevhas made UFC history with a commanding welterweight title defense against Ireland's Ian Machado Garry, notching his 17th straight victory and smashing a UFC record.

UFC 330 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on Saturday went the full five rounds

KFC outlet in Mangaluru sealed after customer complaint, samples collected: Karnataka Health Minister UT Khader

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:31:49 GMT

Mangaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 16 (ANI): A KFC outlet in Mangaluru has been closed and sealed following a customer complaint, Karnataka Health Minister UT Khader said on Sunday.

Khader said the matter came to the department's notice on Saturday, following which officials discussed the situation with the Food Safety Commissioner and action was taken against the outlet.

'When we came to know about the

Colombia earthquake claims 294 lives, injures nearly 3,935 as rescue efforts continue

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 06:58:51 GMT

BOGOTA, 16th August, 2026 (WAM) -- The death toll from the recent magnitude-7.4 earthquake in Colombia rose to 294 on Saturday, with 3,935 people injured, 320 missing and 353 rescued, according to the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD).

UNGRD reported yesterday that more than two-thirds of the deaths were concentrated in the cities of Cali and Pereira, while rescue teams continued to search for th

Islam Makhachev wins record 17th straight fight at UFC 330

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:05:10 GMT

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Islam Makhachev (29-1 MMA) successfully defended his UFC welterweight championship Saturday night, defeating Ireland's Ian Machado Garry (17-2 MMA) via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) while also setting an impressive record in the main event of UFC 330 in Philadelphia.

With the victory, Russia's Makhachev etched his name alone in the UFC record books, extendin

Karnataka food safety officials raid Mangaluru KFC following customer complaint of spoiled chicken

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 03:31:09 GMT

Mangaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 16 (ANI): Food safety officials executed a surprise raid on a KFC outlet located at the City Centre mall on KS Rao Road in Mangaluru.

The inspection was prompted by a customer complaint alleging that an online order from the restaurant contained spoiled, foul-smelling chicken.

During the operation, officials thoroughly inspected the outlet's kitchen, storeroom, and co

(SP)HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-ARTISTIC SWIMMING-WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS-TEAM ACROBATIC

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:50:48 GMT

(260816) -- BUDAPEST, Aug. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Members of Team China perform during the Team Acrobatic Final of the World Aquatics Junior Artistic Swimming Championships in Budapest, Hungary, on Aug. 15, 2026. (Photo by David Balogh/Xinhua)

'India one of the most important countries of world today...': Argentine Ambassador Mariano Caucino

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:03:51 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): Ambassador of Argentina to India, Mariano Caucino on Saturday highlighted areas for strategic convergences and complementarities between India and Argentina, and lauded how India stands as a key stakeholder in the world with a rapidly advancing economy.

He made the remarks while speaking about the India-Argentina ties during his visit to the OP Jindal Global University as part

India's chemicals sector targets up to USD 81 bn exports by 2030: NITI Aayog report

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:58:56 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): India's chemicals industry could target exports of up to USD 81 billion by 2030 as the country seeks to expand domestic production, reduce import dependence and become a net-zero importer, according to a NITI Aayog report.

The report said the chemicals industry could target USD 45 billion in speciality chemical exports, USD 5-10 billion in inorganic chemical exports and USD 26

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake off Indonesia kills at least five

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:24:20 GMT

Multiple aftershocks and a tsunami came on the heels of the powerful tremor

A massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia just before 6 AM local time on Saturday, damaging buildings causing a tsunami. At least five people were killed, according to preliminary reports.

The earthquake's epicenter hit the seafloor around 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) northeast of Mbay in ea

COLOMBIA-PEREIRA-EARTHQUAKE-AFTERMATH

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:45:42 GMT

(260815) -- PEREIRA, Aug. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 14, 2026 shows a temporary settlement at a park after an earthquake in Pereira, Colombia.

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake jolted western Colombia on Monday. (Photo by Andres Moreno/Xinhua)

Beyond the Battlefield: How India's Armed Forces became a 'First Responder' to the world

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:03:23 GMT

By Sohini Bhattacharya

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): A military medical team arriving in earthquake-hit Venezuela, warships carrying relief to cyclone-ravaged Sri Lanka, and an Indian field hospital treating victims in Myanmar, India's Armed Forces have increasingly found themselves deployed not only to defend the country, but to save lives far beyond its shores.

As India celebrates its 80th Independ

Brazil initiates exploring retaliatory options against US over new tariffs

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:59:59 GMT

Sao Paulo [Brazil], August 14 (ANI): The Brazilian government has initiated a formal process to assess possible reciprocal measures against the United States following tariffs imposed by Washington on Brazilian products, according to Brasil 247.

The United States imposed a 25 per cent tariff on several Brazilian imports on July 22, followed by an additional 12.5 per cent forced-labor-related tariff.

In resp

Royals vie to boost poor road record in weekend series vs. Angels

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:25:15 GMT

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The Los Angeles Angels can match their longest winning streak of the season when they open a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals on Friday night in Anaheim, Calif.

The Angels pounded out 15 hits, including 14 singles, and rookie right-hander Walbert Urena allowed two hits over six innings in a 7-0 victory over the Texas Rangers on Thursday, extendin

SECURESTORE Takes Indian Green Technology Global as Sunil Uplap Signs Mexico Partnership to Bring Safe Water Storage Innovation to Latin America

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:31:24 GMT

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New Delhi [India], August 14: SECURESTORE, an innovative Indian brand at the forefront of safe water storage technology, has achieved a landmark milestone on the international stage. In a major boost to Indian innovation, a high-level business delegation from Mexico arrived in Mumbai to sign a strategic partnership and license agreement to adopt this breakthrough technology to be launched in Mexico and the La

India dispatches first tranche of 20 tonnes of relief material to earthquake-hit Colombia

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:29:23 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): India has dispatched the first tranche of a 20-tonne consignment of relief supplies to Colombia to assist the nation in its ongoing post-earthquake recovery and relief operations after the disaster left 265 people dead and 3,494 injured.

In a post on X, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that the humanitarian assistance package includes essential medical equipment, m

India expands test of digital rupee

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:15:56 GMT

New Delhi has extended the pilot scheme of Central Bank Digital Currency to two more federally administered territories

India has expanded a pilot scheme that uses Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to transfer welfare payments to two federally administered territories, as it races ahead with testing the digital rupee among a wider audience.

The digital rupee for direct-benefit-transfers

Iran President Pezeshkian to travel to Delhi for BRICS Summit: Sources

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:03:30 GMT

By Sahil Pandey

New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will travel to New Delhi to attend the upcoming BRICS Summit, Iranian sources said on Friday.

Pezeshkian's participation in the summit is scheduled to be held in the national capital in September.

The visit assumes significance as India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit under its 2026 chairship. The summit will be

Jaishankar meets German MP Jurgen Hardt; discusses West Asia, Ukraine, and strategic partnership

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:01:06 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Jurgen Hardt, German MP and Foreign Policy Spokesperson for the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, on Friday to discuss key geopolitical developments and strengthen bilateral ties.

In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar highlighted that the exchange covered major regional and global security matters, alongside core areas of bilateral cooperatio

World Insights: Do recent powerful earthquakes signal heightened seismic activity in South America?

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:45:19 GMT

by Xinhua writers Tan Huiting and Tian Rui

MEXICO CITY/CARACAS, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- A series of powerful earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia, along with recent seismic events in Peru and Chile, has raised concern over whether South America is entering a period of unusually intense seismic activity.

Experts, however, said there is no evidence of an abnormal increase in earthquakes across the region, and th

Update: Ecuadorian president to visit China

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 03:45:25 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of the Republic of Ecuador Daniel Roy-Gilchrist Noboa Azin will pay a state visit to China from Aug. 16 to 23, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Friday.

Noting Ecuador is an important Latin American country, and China and Ecuador are comprehensive strategic partners, the spokesperson said that over recent

Islam Makhachev, Mackenzie Dern aim to defend titles at UFC 330

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:19:03 GMT

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Saturday night's UFC 330 event has reached a fever pitch in the welterweight division, as newly minted champion Islam Makhachev defends his crown against surging contender Ian Machado Garry in the night's headliner at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.

The event marks the UFC's first Philadelphia event in seven years, and the promotion's last numbered event in t

KRN Heat Exchanger Reports Robust Q1 FY27 with Triple-Digit Growth

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:00:25 GMT

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Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], August 13: KRN Heat Exchanger and Refrigeration Limited (BSE: 544263 | INE0Q3J01015 | NSE: KRN), one of the prominent manufacturers and exporters of aluminium/copper fins, copper tube heat exchangers, water coils, and condenser and evaporator coils has announced its Unaudited Financial Results for Q1 FY27

Key Financial Highlights

Q1 FY27 Standalone Key Financial Highli

Under UAE President's directives, UAE allocates $10 mn to provide urgent relief to quake victims in Colombia

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:47:17 GMT

ABU DHABI, 13th August, 2026 (WAM) -- Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates, through the UAE Aid Agency, has announced an urgent humanitarian response worth US$10 million to assist those affected by the earthquake that struck the friendly Republic of Colombia, resulting in deaths, injuries, and extensive material damage.

The UAE's urgent respon

One Point One Solutions Revenue Surges 129 Percent in Q1 FY27 as Netcom, Agentic AI Drive Growth

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:31:32 GMT

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 13: One Point One Solutions Limited, an AI-powered customer experience and enterprise operations company, reported a sharp 129.4 per cent year-on-year increase in revenue from operations to Rs 158.32 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, marking its first full quarter with Netcom BCC consolidated into its financials.

The c

Russia, China reaffirm support for India's BRICS chairship 2026

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:58:24 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): With New Delhi at the helm of the BRICS grouping this year, Chinese and Russian envoys to India reaffirmed their support for India's BRICS presidency at an event here in the national capital on Wednesday.

The leaders attended the BRICS Ambassadors' Roundtable Discussion hosted by Vivekananda International Foundation.

In a post on X, Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong

Colombian President invokes "economic emergency" to expedite earthquake relief; 265 dead, 3,494 injured so far

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:30:34 GMT

Bogota [Colombia], August 13 (ANI): Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella on Wednesday (local time) invoked an 'economic emergency' to enable exceptional measures for earthquake relief and reconstruction after the disaster left 265 people dead and 3,494 injured.

Addressing the media, De La Espriella described the situation as a tragedy of 'great dimensions', noting that the government was preparing measure

MLB roundup: Alex Bregman blasts 3 homers as Cubs crush Nationals

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:25:05 GMT

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Alex Bregman slammed three homers and drove in seven runs, both career highs, leading the visiting Chicago Cubs to a 12-6 win against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.

Dansby Swanson homered, doubled and scored three times in the No. 9 spot for the Cubs, who have won eight of their past nine games. Seiya Suzuki had two hits, two RBIs and two runs, and Pedro Rami

Shohei Ohtani's blast sparks Dodgers to sweep-sealing win over Royals

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:19:03 GMT

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Shohei Ohtani hit a two-run homer, Eric Lauer pitched into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers finished off a three-game sweep of the visiting Kansas City Royals with a 4-2 victory on Wednesday.

Mookie Betts and Hunter Feduccia added home runs as the Dodgers swept a series for the first time since June 22-24 at Minnesota. Los Angeles entered the matchup wi

Global South partnership deepens as Liberian Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti arrives in India

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:59:44 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): As India continues to deepen its engagement with Africa, Liberia's Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti arrived in New Delhi to further strengthen the ties between the two countries.

Sharing the details of her arrival in a post on X, the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, 'Warmly welcome Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti of Liberia on her arriv

(SP)CANADA-MONTREAL-TENNIS-NATIONAL BANK OPEN-MEN'S DOUBLES

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:15:29 GMT

(260813) -- MONTREAL, Aug. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Marcelo Arevalo(R)/Mate Pavic compete during the men's doubles semifinal match between Marcelo Arevalo(El Salvador)/Mate Pavic(Croatia) and Theo Arribage/Albano Olivetti of France at the 2026 National Bank Open tennis tournament in Montreal, Canada, Aug. 12, 2026. (Photo by Li Haitao/Xinhua)

57 qualifiers complete EA Sports FC field at Nations Cup

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:55:13 GMT

(Photo credit: The Esports Foundation)

The Esports Foundation announced the fifty-six players who earned spots through online qualifiers for the EA Sports FC tournament at the Esports Nations Cup 2026.

An additional spot was awarded to a player representing Kuwait, who secured the Host Region Wildcard.

The competition will run from Nov. 2-29 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The fifty-six qualifiers will

COLOMBIA-CALI-EARTHQUAKE-SEARCH AND RESCUE

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:15:17 GMT

(260812) -- CALI, Aug. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers conduct search and rescue operations after an earthquake in Cali, Colombia, Aug. 12, 2026. The death toll from Monday's 7.4-magnitude earthquake in western Colombia has risen to 241, with 3,771 others injured, Colombian media reported Wednesday, citing figures from the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management. (Photo by Andres Moreno/Xinhua)

India to pursue PTAs over FTAs with developing economies like South Africa: Senior government official

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:29:29 GMT

By Sailesh Yadav

New Delhi [India], August 12 (ANI): India will pursue Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) rather than full-fledged Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with developing economies such as South Africa, opting for a calibrated approach that opens up only select product categories rather than deep, across-the-board market access, according to a senior government official.

The official told ANI that S

India issues Rs 1 lakh crore tender for 60 multirole transport aircraft; Tata, Mahindra, HAL in race

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:29:12 GMT

By Ajit Dubey

New Delhi [India], August 12 (ANI): Looking to replace its ageing fleet of cargo planes, the Defence Ministry today issued a tender worth around Rs one lakh crore for buying 60 multirole transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force.

The tender has been issued to multiple Indian companies, including Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Tata, and Mahindra, Defence Officials told ANI, adding that

Pentagon accused of whitewashing civilian casualties

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:05:49 GMT

The US militarys annual report has been criticized for excluding non-combatant deaths from its official tally

The Pentagon was accused of whitewashing US Army crimes after publishing its annual estimate of civilian casualties in 2025.

The report, submitted to Congress late Monday and obtained by US news outlets, contains numbers that are far lower than estimates by independent outlets.

Russia created largest non-dollar crypto stablecoin bank boss

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:29:20 GMT

The ruble-linked A7A5 has reached nearly $140 billion in turnover since its creation, PSB chairman Pyotr Fradkov has said

Russia has created the largest stablecoin not pegged to the US dollar through its A7 cross-border payment system, the chairman of Promsvyazbank (PSB), Pyotr Fradkov, has said.

PSB launched A7 in October 2024 in response to the US and EU sanctions imposed on Russia over t

Russia created largest non-dollar stablecoin bank boss

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:29:20 GMT

The ruble-linked A7A5 has reached nearly $140 billion in turnover since its creation, PSB chairman Pyotr Fradkov has said

Russia has created the largest stablecoin not pegged to the US dollar through its A7 cross-border payment system, the chairman of Promsvyazbank (PSB), Pyotr Fradkov, has said.

PSB launched A7 in October 2024 in response to the US and EU sanctions imposed on Russia over t

Oman, Kuwait condemn Colombia's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over occupied Golan Heights

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:01:13 GMT

Muscat [Oman], August 12 (ANI): Oman and Kuwait have issued strong condemnations following the Colombian government's decision to recognise Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, warning that the move directly violates international law and UN Security Council resolutions.

In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oman expressed its 'condemnation of the Colombian government'

India pharma exports rise 6.8% to USD 8.1 bn in Q1 FY27; vaccine shipments jump 36%

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:00:45 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 12 (ANI): India's pharmaceutical exports rose 6.80 per cent to USD 8.10 billion in the first quarter of FY27, with vaccine shipments surging 35.68 per cent and bulk drugs and drug intermediates growing 13.84 per cent, according to data released by the Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil).

The growth was supported by a broad rise across key product cat

(SP)BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-COPA LIBERTADORES-FLUMINENSE VS INDEPENDIENTE RIVADAVIA

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:15:24 GMT

(260812) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yeferson Soteldo (C) of Fluminense prepares to shoot the ball during the first leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16 football match between Brazil's Fluminense and Argentina's Independiente Rivadavia at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Aug. 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Jin Haoyuan)

(SpotNews) COLOMBIA-CALI-EARTHQUAKE-SEARCH AND RESCUE

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:45:14 GMT

(260812) -- CALI, Aug. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers conduct search and rescue operation on the ruins of a building damaged in an earthquake in Cali, Colombia, Aug. 11, 2026. The death toll from Monday's 7.4-magnitude earthquake in western Colombia has risen to 188, with 1,677 others injured, the Colombian Association of Capital Cities, or Asocapitales, said Tuesday.

Asocapitales said it has launched a system to

China sends emergency aid to Colombia after devastating earthquake

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:40:38 GMT

Streets in ruins after a magnitude-7.5 earthquake, Valle del Cauca, Colombia, August 13, 2026. /VCG

China will provide Colombia with emergency cash assistance and humanitarian relief supplies to support the country's disaster response and reconstruction, China International Development Cooperation Agency spokesperson Tang Ying said Saturday.

More than 280 people have been killed and thou

Brazil delays US ambassador approval until October election

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:57:33 GMT

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during a presentation of formal employment data at the Ministry of Labor and Employment headquarters in Brasilia, Brazil, August 13, 2026. /VCG

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Friday he will decide whether to approve the new US ambassador-designate to Brazil only after October's presidential election.

In an interview with

Colombia quake death toll hits 281 as hopes for survivors fade

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:04:51 GMT

This aerial view shows rescuers searching for survivors amid the rubble of a collapsed building three days after a magnitude-7.5 quake hit Pereira, Colombia, August 13, 2026. /VCG

Hopes of finding more survivors of the powerful earthquake that rocked Colombia early this week were fading on Thursday as rescue workers narrowed their searches, while families in the worst-hit areas waited for news of mi

When storms threaten, Rio turns to group that summons spirit chief for protection

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:41:27 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO (CN) - As Rio de Janeiro prepared for wind gusts of up to 68 mph last Thursday, the city renewed its agreement with the Cacique Cobra Coral Foundation for another 25 years. The organization is led by a medium who says she channels a spirit capable of interfering with the weather.

Published in the city's Official Gazette<

Colombia declares three days mourning for quake victims

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:55:15 GMT

Colombiaon Wednesday declared three days of mourning for victims of an earthquake that killed more than 200 people and demolished scores of buildings in the west of the country.

At 7.4 magnitude, Monday's quake was the strongest to hit Colombia this century.

Thegovernmentsaid flags would be lowered to half-staff on official buildings, as well as at Colombian embassies abroad, "in honour of all the dead", wh

UN chief expresses solidarity with quake-hit Colombia

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:46:39 GMT

Rescue workers use a device to search for signs of a survivor believed to be trapped beneath the rubble the day after an earthquake struck Pereira, Colombia, August 11, 2026. /VCG

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday expressed solidarity with Colombia, which was hit by a magnitude-7.5 earthquake on Monday, and extended his condolences to the families of the victims.

Colombia rescuers find woman alive, two days after deadly quake

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:23:17 GMT

Colombianrescuers pulled a 32-year-old woman alive from the rubble of a collapsed building Tuesday, sparking cheers and applause as exhausted crews raced to find more survivors from thecountry's strongest earthquake in a century.

Daniela Largo was carried from the wreckage wrapped in a blue blanket as rescuers embraced and relatives shouted out with joy.

Soldiers,firefightersand volunteers continued to scou

Woman rescued from rubble two days after Colombia's deadly quake

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:23:17 GMT

Daniela Largo was carried from the wreckage wrapped in a blue blanket as rescuers embraced and relatives shouted out with joy.

Soldiers,firefightersand volunteers continued to scou

Venezuela: Dont Blame the Victim

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:49:15 GMT

Nothing is easier than to be idealistic on behalf of others. Karl Marx, 1858

Under cover of night, the US military kidnapped the lawful Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro and his wife and National Assembly deputy Cilia Flores on January 3, 2026. Collateral damage included over 100fatalitiesof civilians and Cuban and Venezuelan guards.

By Roger D. Harris, Francisco Dominguez, and Mara Paez Victor

This

At least 4 killed in multi-vehicle crash in Paraguay

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:45:08 GMT

ASUNCION, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- At least four people were killed and nine others injured in a multi-vehicle crash late Saturday in the town of Ypacarai in Paraguay's Central department, the National Police said Sunday.

The crash occurred when a heavy truck carrying bricks suffered brake failure on a slope and rammed into at least four vehicles waiting at an intersection on National Route PY02.

The truck con

At least 10 killed in tourist bus crash in southeastern Brazil

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:45:16 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- At least 10 people were killed after a tourist bus overturned early Sunday near the city of Petropolis in Brazil's southeastern state of Rio de Janeiro, the state fire department said.

According to a fire department bulletin, the crash occurred at around 4:30 a.m. local time as the bus, carrying dozens of tourists, was traveling down a mountainous road near Petropolis.

Xinhua News | Colombia quake death toll rises to 294

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:45:21 GMT

The death toll from the recent magnitude-7.4 earthquake in Colombia rose to 294 on Saturday, with 3,935 people injured, 320 missing and 353 rescued, according to the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD). #XinhuaNews

Cano scores late as Fluminense sinks Palmeiras

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:17:22 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Substitute German Cano scored in stoppage time as Fluminense edged to a 3-2 home win over leader Palmeiras in Brazil's Serie A on Saturday.

Gustavo Gomez and Mauricio scored either side of Hulk's 42nd-minute strike as Palmeiras looked on course to secure its 15th win of the campaign.

But Colombian forward Kevin Serna pulled a goal back in the 85th minute before Cano, a

Colombia quake death toll rises to 294

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:45:19 GMT

BOGOTA, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from the recent magnitude-7.4 earthquake in Colombia rose to 294 on Saturday, with 3,935 people injured, 320 missing and 353 rescued, according to the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD).

In its latest update, the agency said the disaster had affected 54,008 families, or 115,461 people, across 448 municipalities in 15 departments. It also reported that 66

Chinese trio reach women's singles semifinals at WTT Europe Smash

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:15:23 GMT

MALMO, Sweden, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Chinese paddlers Wang Manyu, Wang Yidi and Kuai Man advanced to the women's singles semifinals at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Europe Smash Sweden on Saturday.

Top seed Wang Manyu defeated Chinese Taipei's Peng Yu-Han 4-1 in the quarterfinals. Looking ahead to the semifinals, Wang said she expected a tougher opponent and would make sure she was fully prepared and ready to "play

President of El Salvador's Legislative Assembly to visit China

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:17:20 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- At the invitation of Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, Ernesto Castro, the president of El Salvador's Legislative Assembly, will lead a delegation to visit China from Aug. 17 to 22.

China provides humanitarian earthquake relief assistance to Colombia

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:17:23 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese government will provide Colombia with emergency cash assistance and humanitarian earthquake relief supplies to support its disaster response and post-disaster reconstruction efforts, China International Development Cooperation Agency spokesperson Tang Ying said Saturday.

Fred rejoins Atletico Mineiro

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:47:49 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Former Manchester United midfielder Fred has returned to boyhood club Atletico Mineiro after more than a decade in Europe, the Brazilian club said on Friday.

The 33-year-old, who had a year left on his contract with Turkish club Fenerbahce, agreed to a deal that runs until December 2029.

"We bring a world-class player back to Brazil in a complex and highly significant n

Colombia quake death toll rises to 287

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:15:24 GMT

BOGOTA, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from Monday's magnitude-7.4 earthquake in Colombia has risen to 287, with 3,975 people injured, the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD) said Friday.

In its latest update, the UNGRD said the earthquake had affected 15 departments and 437 municipalities, impacting 56,448 families and 135,179 people.

It also reported 378 people missing and 354 rescued

Brazilian president delays approval of new U.S. ambassador until after election

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:45:18 GMT

BRASILIA, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Friday that he will approve the appointment of the new U.S. ambassador-designate to Brazil only after the October presidential election.

In an interview with local media, Lula questioned the U.S. announcement of Daniel Perez as its future ambassador before receiving Brazil's formal approval.

"They want me to accept their amba

Xinhua News | Colombia quake death toll rises to 281

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:45:34 GMT

The death toll from Monday's 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia has risen to 281, with 3,971 people injured and 379 missing, the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management said Thursday. #XinhuaNews

1st LD-Writethru: Ecuadorian president to visit China

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 03:45:17 GMT

Noting Ecuador is an important Latin American country, and China and Ecuador are comprehensive strategic partners, the spokesperson said that over recent

Colombia quake death toll rises to 281

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 03:15:29 GMT

BOGOTA, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from Monday's 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia has risen to 281, with 3,971 people injured and 379 missing, the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management said Thursday.

The quake now affects 44,936 families and 102,105 people in 15 departments and 426 municipalities, the agency said.

It added that 10,677 homes had been destroyed and 65,841 others damaged.

Colombia quake death toll rises to 273

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:45:20 GMT

BOGOTA, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from Monday's 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia has risen to 273, David Tamayo, director of the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management, said Thursday.

"We have the report of 40,753 affected families, 97,515 affected people and 273 deaths. Of those 273 deaths, 250 bodies have arrived at Legal Medicine, 227 have been identified and 189 have been handed over to thei

Robot participation quadruples at 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:46:26 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- The upcoming second World Humanoid Robot Games will see the number of participating robots quadrupling from last year's inaugural event, organizers said Thursday.

The event, scheduled on take place in Beijing from Aug. 22 to Aug. 26, has attracted 666 teams and 2,056 robots from 16 countries, said Jiang Guangzhi, director of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Tec

Colombia quake: In Calis ruins, an overwhelming sense of humanity

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

In one of the cities hardest hit by the earthquake that struck Colombia, hundreds of people are still waiting for news of missing relatives, friends and neighbours.

As earthquake rescue efforts across western Colombia continued on Tuesday, UN agencies said that they stood ready to help with everything we've got, in coordination with national authorities.

The UN on Wednesday continued scaling up assistance t

Paqueta on target as Flamengo holds Cruzeiro

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:45:48 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- Lucas Paqueta struck a second-half equalizer as Flamengo earned a 1-1 draw at Cruzeiro in the first leg of their all-Brazilian Copa Libertadores round of 16 duel on Wednesday.

Ecuadorian winger Keny Arroyo put the hosts ahead by cutting inside and curling a shot into the far corner from a tight angle.

Paqueta drew his team level with a first-time effort from the edge of

Chinese firm joins Colombia earthquake rescue effort

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:45:32 GMT

Following Monday's earthquake in Colombia, Chinese company SANY Heavy Industry mobilized equipment and personnel to assist with the clearing of rubble and the search for survivors. #ColombiaEarthquake

U.S. gov't Monroe Doctrine video implicitly threatens sovereignty, warns Brazil

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:45:34 GMT

BRASILIA, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- A top Brazilian official warned that a recently released U.S. government video claiming dominance over the Americas is an implicit threat to the sovereignty of Brazil and other regional countries.

Celso Amorim, who is Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's chief advisor on foreign policy, said the video, which touts the 200-year-old expansionist Monroe Doctrine as a guiding

Vasco signs Argentine midfielder Sosa

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:15:13 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- Vasco da Gama has completed the signing of midfielder Santiago Sosa from Argentina's Racing, the Brazilian club said on Wednesday.

The 27-year-old will be tied to Vasco until December 2029 after the Rio de Janeiro side reportedly agreed to a deal worth six million euros.

"I'm really excited to play, to meet the people and to win," Sosa said in a video posted on Vasco's

Xinhua News | Colombia quake death toll rises to 265

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:45:14 GMT

The death toll from Monday's earthquake in Colombia has risen to 265, with 3,494 people injured and 496 still missing, Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella said Wednesday. #XinhuaNews

Australian PM announces bailout deal for major aluminum smelter

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:15:14 GMT

SYDNEY, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday announced a multi-billion-dollar bailout for the nation's largest aluminum smelter after owner Rio Tinto warned it could close in 2028.

Albanese said on Thursday that the federal government and the state government of New South Wales (NSW) will provide 2.5 billion Australian dollars (1.8 billion U.S. dollars) in funding over the n

Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes off El Salvador coast

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:33:27 GMT

SAN SALVADOR, 13th August, 2026 (WAM) -- A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off the coast of El Salvador, with no immediate reports of casualties or material damage. The tremor was felt by residents of the capital.

The US Geological Survey said the earthquake occurred at a depth of 56.8 kilometres.

Urgent: 5.5-magnitude quake hits 69 km SSW of Chirilagua, El Salvador -- USGS

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:15:22 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 jolted 69 km SSW of Chirilagua, El Salvador at 0030 GMT on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

The epicenter, with a depth of 56.8 km, was initially determined to be at 12.61 degrees north latitude and 88.29 degrees west longitude.

Colombia establishes emergency fund for earthquake reconstruction

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:13:22 GMT

BOGOTA, 13th August, 2026 (WAM) -- Colombian President Abelardo de Espriella pledged to establish an emergency fund to help rebuild hospitals, schools, homes and infrastructure destroyed by Monday's earthquake, which killed 265 people and left around 500 others missing.

The President, who took office three days before the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that caused buildings to collapse in major cities in western Colomb

Colombia quake death toll rises to 265

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:15:13 GMT

BOGOTA, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from Monday's earthquake in Colombia has risen to 265, with 3,494 people injured and 496 still missing, Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella said Wednesday.

The president said more than 53,000 people had been affected by the disaster.

He said he would declare a state of economic emergency to speed up assistance to those affected, saying the government's e

Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 265; 496 missing

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:04:43 GMT

BOGOTA, 13th August, 2026 (WAM) -- Colombian President Abelardo de Espriella announced on Wednesday that the death toll from the earthquake that struck major cities in the west of the country on Monday had risen to 265, while 496 people remain missing.

The Colombian President said efforts are currently focused on searching for those still unaccounted for.

The earthquake caused the collapse of 257 buildings

UN humanitarian office reiterates support for Colombia earthquake response

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:15:05 GMT

UNITED NATIONS, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and its partners continue to support the government-led response to the devastating earthquake in Colombia, said the office on Wednesday.

Latest reports indicate that more than 200 people have been killed and 2,500 others injured. Widespread damage to homes and public infrastructure has also been reported, OCHA

Colombia quake death toll rises to 241

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:15:12 GMT

BOGOTA, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from Monday's 7.4-magnitude earthquake in western Colombia has risen to 241, with 3,771 others injured, Colombian media reported Wednesday, citing figures from the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management.

Separately, the Colombian Association of Capital Cities put the death toll at 190 as of Wednesday morning.

Colombia's National Institute of Legal Medicine an

UN continues scaling up response to earthquake in Colombia

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The UN on Wednesday continued scaling up assistance to areas affected by the deadly earthquake that hit Colombia two days earlier.

The UN offered its support to Colombia on Monday after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the west of the country, killing at least 111 people and injuring at least 87, including several children, while leaving others trapped under the rubble and causing landslides and serious damage t

Zayed Charity Run to return to Rio de Janeiro on August 23

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:45:17 GMT

ABU DHABI, 12th August, 2026 (WAM) -- Rio de Janeiro will host the second Brazilian edition of the Zayed Charity Run on 23rd August, bringing one of the world's most renowned international charity races back to the city.

Taking place at Flamengo Beach, the event is expected to welcome thousands of professional athletes, amateur runners, families and participants of different nationalities, including 50 male and f

President of El Salvador's Legislative Assembly to visit China

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:01:24 GMT

Ernesto Castro, the president of El Salvador's Legislative Assembly, will lead a delegation to visit China from August 17 to 22, at the invitation of Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress.

Source: CGTN

Machinery aiding Colombia earthquake rescue and recovery efforts

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:36:11 GMT

In Pereira, Colombia, heavy machinery has become vital to both rescue and recovery efforts following Colombia's devastating earthquake. But where victims may still be trapped, every movement must be carefully coordinated. Chinese companies who sell heavy machinery in Colombia are helping keep dozens of machines operating around the clock. CGTN's Michelle Begue has the details.

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Brazil high court upholds Amazon soy pact, but states can punish firms that follow it

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:44:50 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO (CN) - Brazil's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the Amazon Soy Moratorium, an agreement restricting purchases of soybeans grown on land in the Amazon biome cleared after 2008, is constitutional, but states may withdraw tax incentives from participating companies.

In a 6-3 decision, the justices also ordered Brazil's antitrust regulator and courts to dismiss cases premised on the morato

Rescuers race against time after deadly Colombia earthquake

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:10:24 GMT

Rescuers are racing against time after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck western Colombia, with residents reporting that they can still hear people trapped beneath the rubble.
At least 169 people have been killed, as emergency teams continue searching for survivors during the critical aftermath of the quake.
Source: CGTN

Johannes Liebmann breaks world record in men's 1,500m freestyle

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Downtown jail inmate dies one day after arrest

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Officers track illegal street racing on social media, crack down on sideshows

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SDPD investigating Mira Mesa shooting that left husband injured and wife dead

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La Mesa man held without bail after allegedly shooting sleeping neighbor

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Video DNR officers rescue missing Muskegon River rafters

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Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:38:47 GMT
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Man convicted of stabbing Solano County K-9 after pursuit

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