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Colombia 7.4 Quake Death Toll Hits 224, 3,000+ Missing
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Colombia 7.4 Quake Death Toll Hits 224, 3,000+ Missing

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake in western Colombia on August 10, 2026, has killed at least 224 people and left over 3,000 missing. Rescue operations continue amid widespread destruction in Pereira, Cali, and Chocó. Read the latest updates and how to help.

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IEEPA Tariffs Ruling: Supreme Court Reshapes Global Trade
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IEEPA Tariffs Ruling: Supreme Court Reshapes Global Trade

The Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling struck down IEEPA tariffs, invalidating the 'Liberation Day' duties and triggering...

The Deepfake Election: Why 2026 Is Unregulated AI's First Test
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The Deepfake Election: Why 2026 Is Unregulated AI's First Test

The 2026 U.S. midterms are the first major election where AI deepfakes cost under $100 and take under an hour to...

mBridge Revolution: How BRICS CBDCs Are Reshaping Global Finance
Crypto

mBridge Revolution: How BRICS CBDCs Are Reshaping Global Finance

Under India's 2026 BRICS chairship, the mBridge CBDC platform has gone live, processing over $55 billion in...

BRICS+ De-Dollarization Reshapes Global Finance in 2026
Economy

BRICS+ De-Dollarization Reshapes Global Finance in 2026

The US dollar's share of global reserves has fallen below 57%—a three-decade low—as BRICS+ nations accelerate...

mBridge Goes Live: How BRICS $55B Blockchain Bypasses SWIFT
Geopolitics

mBridge Goes Live: How BRICS $55B Blockchain Bypasses SWIFT

BRICS mBridge went live in early 2026, processing $55.5B in CBDC payments that bypass SWIFT. The dollar's reserve...

Hormuz Crisis 2026: $126 Oil, Global Trade Slashed
Energy

Hormuz Crisis 2026: $126 Oil, Global Trade Slashed

Strait of Hormuz crisis removed 20% of oil supply, sending Brent to $126/barrel and slashing trade growth to 1.5%....