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Buildings Collapse Like Bombs Exploded: Chaos in Colombia After Powerful Earthquake Footage obtained by U.S. broadcaster CNN shows a four-story building completely collapsing in Pereira, the capital of the western Colombian department of Risaralda. SBS Aug 11, 2026 11:02 AM

Over 8,000 Detained... "Crackdown Operation" Begins in This Country According to China's state-run Xinhua News Agency, the Ministry of Public Security recently conducted its first major concentrated crackdown, uncovering about 1,000 various criminal organizations and arresting over 8,200 individuals. SBS Aug 11, 2026 10:49 AM

"US-Japan Joint Intervention to Buy Yen Triggered by BOJ Governor's Early Rate Hike Signal" On August 11, Kyodo News and the Mainichi Shimbun cited multiple Japanese government officials reporting that the U.S. SBS Aug 11, 2026 10:18 AM

"No Korean Casualties Reported in Major Colombia Earthquake"... Most Residents Live in Capital Bogota An official from the South Korean Embassy in Colombia said, "It has been determined that there are no expatriate casualties so far." There are approximately 800 Korean expatriates living in Colombia, with the majority residing in and around the capital city of Bogota. SBS Aug 11, 2026 10:18 AM

Powerful 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake in Colombia Collapses Buildings, Leaving at Least 111 Dead A strong 7.4-magnitude earthquake has struck western Colombia. At least 111 people have been confirmed dead, with widespread damage reported, including collapsed buildings and suspended airport operations. SBS Aug 11, 2026 10:13 AM

Venezuelan Teen Brothers Who Fled Major Earthquake Face Tragedy Again in Colombia The New York Times reported on the 10th on the story of Venezuelan brothers Dayvi and Winder Delphin . SBS Aug 11, 2026 10:07 AM

"First Time Experiencing Such Tremors in 30 Years... Koreans Say They Nearly Died" There are reportedly about 800 Korean residents in Colombia. Most of them reside in and around the capital, Bogota. SBS Aug 11, 2026 9:56 AM

Harry Potter Fans Force Power Grid Project to Reroute to Protect Dobby's Grave Dobby is a house-elf character from J.K. Rowling's novel series and its film adaptations. SBS Aug 11, 2026 9:31 AM

"What Is That?" Stepped On, but... The 'Bomb Drone' That Nearly Blew Up an Airport ⚡ Key Points Explosive-Laden Drone Discovered: On the night of August 4, 2026, a drone equipped with high-performance military explosives was discovered near a Ukrainian cargo plane in the freight area near the runway of Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany. SBS Aug 11, 2026 9:30 AM

Buildings Collapsed, Airport Ceilings Cave In: The Moment a Powerful Earthquake Strikes Colombia Footage obtained by U.S. broadcaster CNN captured a four-story building completely collapsing in Pereira, the capital of Risaralda Department in western Colombia. SBS Aug 11, 2026 9:25 AM