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3-Year-Old Girl Rescued After 100 Hours in Colombia Earthquake Rubble

WORLD Aug 16, 2026, 2:20 pm

3-Year-Old Girl Rescued After 100 Hours in Colombia Earthquake Rubble

A 3-year-old girl and a 75-year-old man were rescued alive 100 hours after Colombia's devastating earthquake struck, highlighting ongoing rescue efforts.

Iran Urges Qatar to Permit Team to Investigate Missing Pilots’ Fate

Aug 16, 2026, 1:20 pm

Iran Urges Qatar to Permit Team to Investigate Missing Pilots’ Fate

Iran demands Qatar allow entry of an investigative team to probe missing pilots allegedly captured by Qatari forces, amid denied claims and…

Satellite Images Reveal Severe Drought Shrinking Europe’s Major Rivers

Aug 16, 2026, 1:05 pm

Satellite Images Reveal Severe Drought Shrinking Europe’s Major Rivers

New satellite data highlights drought affecting half of Europe, causing significant drops in water levels of key rivers like the Danube and…

Lionel Messi Misses Penalty in Nashville’s Dominant Win Over Inter Miami

Aug 16, 2026, 1:05 pm

Lionel Messi Misses Penalty in Nashville’s Dominant Win Over Inter Miami

Lionel Messi missed a penalty as Nashville SC secured a comprehensive victory against Inter Miami in an MLS match, highlighting his ongoing…

Iran and Oman Reach Agreement on Shipping Routes Through Strait of Hormuz

Aug 16, 2026, 12:50 pm

Iran and Oman Reach Agreement on Shipping Routes Through Strait of Hormuz

Iran and Oman have finalized an agreement concerning the management of shipping routes through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, enhancing regional maritime…

Twelve Dead, Many Injured as Polish Bus Crashes on Hungarian Motorway

Aug 16, 2026, 12:20 pm

Twelve Dead, Many Injured as Polish Bus Crashes on Hungarian Motorway

A Polish tourist bus overturned early Sunday on a Hungarian motorway, killing twelve and seriously injuring dozens more passengers.

Lighters Become Essential for Daily Life Amid Gaza’s Crisis

Aug 16, 2026, 11:50 am

Lighters Become Essential for Daily Life Amid Gaza’s Crisis

In Gaza, the scarcity of lighters critically impacts residents' ability to cook food, highlighting the severe challenges faced in daily survival.

Indonesia Earthquake Kills 51, Forces Thousands to Evacuate Amid Road Damage

Aug 16, 2026, 11:35 am

Indonesia Earthquake Kills 51, Forces Thousands to Evacuate Amid Road Damage

A powerful earthquake in Indonesia has claimed 51 lives and displaced thousands, with damaged roads hampering rescue efforts.

Moscow Endures Overnight Assault with 600 Drones, Mayor Reports Injuries

Aug 16, 2026, 11:05 am

Moscow Endures Overnight Assault with 600 Drones, Mayor Reports Injuries

Moscow faced an intense drone attack involving 600 unmanned aerial vehicles overnight, resulting in injuries to three individuals, city officials.

Russian Strikes Kill Ukrainian Woman; NATO Jet Downs Drone Over Romania

Aug 16, 2026, 10:50 am

Russian Strikes Kill Ukrainian Woman; NATO Jet Downs Drone Over Romania

A Ukrainian woman was killed in Russian strikes while a NATO jet intercepted a drone over Romania, heightening regional tensions amid ongoing…