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Death Toll From Powerful Earthquake in Colombia Exceeds 250... Desperate Rescue Efforts Underway for 3,000 Missing The Washington Post , AP, and AFP reported on the 10th on the desperate rescue efforts entering their second day, as a magnitude 7.4 earthquake caused buildings to collapse and cut off water and communication in major Colombian cities. SBS Aug 12, 2026 6:43 AM

Houthi Media Claims Attack on Saudi Military Supplies Vessel in Red Sea The agency reported that the vessel targeted by the Houthis was transporting military supplies and released related photos. SBS Aug 12, 2026 6:42 AM

OpenAI Faces Chain of Executive Departures Ahead of IPO, Follows Chief Ethics Officer Brad Lightcap, former Chief Operating Officer of OpenAI, announced via social media platform X on the 11th that he is leaving the company to start a new business venture. SBS Aug 12, 2026 6:42 AM

"Russia Attacks Ukraine with North Korean Missiles… North Korean Troops Prolong War" Ukraine has claimed that North Korean missiles were used in Russia's attacks. It also warned that Russia is expected to launch a large-scale offensive backed by North Korean troop support once its general elections in September conclude. SBS Aug 12, 2026 6:39 AM

US Fires Missile at Ship 'Violating Blockade'; Houthi Rebels Attack Merchant Ship in Red Sea The U.S. military has fired a missile at a Panama-flagged cargo ship that attempted to breach the maritime blockade against Iran. SBS Aug 12, 2026 6:30 AM

Death Toll Exceeds 250 in Powerful Colombia Earthquake as Rescue Teams Race Against Time The death toll from the earthquake in Colombia has surpassed 250. With the number of missing persons exceeding 3,000, casualties continue to rise. SBS Aug 12, 2026 6:20 AM

US Neutralizes Ship Violating Iran Blockade with Helicopter Missiles The U.S. Central Command stated on X on the 11th that "the Panama-flagged cargo ship Bellanova attempted to sail toward an Iranian port, violating the U.S. SBS Aug 12, 2026 6:09 AM

Wall Street Falls Amid Hormuz Straits and Inflation Concerns; Dow Drops 0.3% On this day, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 184.13 points from the previous session to close at 53,791.85. SBS Aug 12, 2026 6:08 AM

Trump Didn't Inform Media About Switching Planes; Clinton Administration Notified Press in Advance President Donald Trump, who switched to another aircraft on his return trip amid Iranian assassination threats The Washington Post reported on the 11th that while U.S. SBS Aug 12, 2026 6:08 AM

Former US Marine Detained in Russia for 4.5 Years Released; Trump Expresses Thanks for Decision President Donald Trump Robert Gilman, a 32-year-old American man who had been detained in Russia for over four years, has been released. SBS Aug 12, 2026 6:07 AM