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Residents dig through the debris of a collapsed building after an earthquake.
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Colombia earthquake tests new president, Taiwan learns from Ukraine on the battlefield, India-Bangladesh rivalry spills into cricket

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia yesterday – at least 160 people have died, though officials expect the toll to rise as rescue efforts continue.

​Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, next to Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
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New mutual defense agreement, “El Tigre” takes office in Colombia, Pacific Islands split over Chinese missile test

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan on a Friday signed a joint defense agreement that characterizes an attack on one as an attack on all.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stands with his wife Victoria Starmer after announcing the timeline for his resignation, outside 10 Downing Street, in London, United Kingdom, on June 22, 2026.
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UK’s Burnham waits in the wings as Starmer resigns, Colombia’s “El Tigre” set to win, US-Iran talks continue

After less than two years in office, centrist Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday morning that he would resign as Labour Party leader.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian displays a memorandum of understanding after signing it in Tehran, Iran, on June 18, 2026.
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US-Iran deal isn’t all good for Tehran, Colombians head to polls for presidential runoff, EU takes a page out of the US’s tariff book

The interim agreement to end the war, signed by both sides on Wednesday, appears to tilt toward Iran. But the regime remains vulnerable.

Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo De La Espriella with fists in the air addresses supporters after the results of the first round of the presidential election
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Colombian election heads to a runoff, Ethiopia to hold elections amid more Tigray unrest, Germany's Merz in a tight spot

Far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella won Colombia’s presidential election's first round, beating left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda. Because neither cleared the 50% threshold, the two will lock horns in a head-to-head runoff on June 21.

Colombian left-wing presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda in Pitalito, Colombia, on April 11, 2026.
Analysis

Will Colombia keep left?

On Sunday, Colombians will have their say on their first left-wing leader, as they head to the polls to vote in the first round of the presidential election.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe meets with Cuban officials
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CIA director goes to fuel-starved Cuba, Czech-German clash over “Sudeten” Congress, Rough week for LatAm’s right

US spy chief John Ratcliffe traveled to Havana yesterday after the communist-run island said it was out of fuel due to the ongoing US energy blockade. Ratcliffe went to reiterate Trump's vision of a “deal.” Will the regime capitulate to Trump?

Argentina's President Javier Milei gestures in response to comments from deputies with Secretary of the Presidency Karina Milei, Minister of Human Capital Sandra Petovello, and Minister of Economy Luis Caputo.
Analysis

Can Latin America’s right maintain their winning streak?

Right-wing leaders have been consolidating power across Latin America, driven by voter frustration with rising organized crime. However, with another batch of elections coming this year and next, the right's winning streak could be under threat.

Descendants of Escobar’s hippos live to see another day
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Descendants of Escobar’s hippos live to see another day

​UAE's Oil Minister Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei arrives at the OPEC headquarters in Vienna, Austria, on June 4, 2023.
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UAE to exit OPEC, EU-China relations on edge again, Violence erupts in Colombia ahead of election

The Emiratis have long been frustrated with the crude quotas that the oil cartel imposes.