KeyLang Daily News - 2026年8月11日

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Hello, and welcome to KeyLang Daily News for Tuesday, August 11, 2026. I'm your host, and today we bring you twenty stories from around the world. We'll cover a powerful earthquake in Colombia, ongoing tensions in the Middle East, elections in South Asia and Africa, and much more. As always, we aim to report the facts clearly and fairly. Let's begin.

🌪️ Powerful Earthquake Kills More Than 100 in Western Colombia

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western and central Colombia early on Monday. President Abelardo de la Espriella reported at least 111 people dead and 87 injured, warning that the figures were preliminary. The quake hit at a depth of 107 kilometers near San Jose del Palmar in Choco province. Buildings collapsed in several cities, and rescue teams continued searching for people trapped under rubble.

🌪️ Rescue Efforts Focus on the City of Cali

Cali, one of Colombia's largest cities, was among the areas most affected by the earthquake. Mayor Alejandro Eder said more than two dozen buildings had collapsed and that people remained trapped. He reported that two people, an elderly woman and a young girl, had already been rescued alive. The city asked authorities in Bogota and Medellin to send disaster teams to support the operation.

🌪️ Colombia Declares State of Emergency

President de la Espriella, who took office only days ago, declared a state of emergency and suspended his planned activities. He said the government had deployed all of its capabilities to protect lives and deliver aid. The disaster is his new administration's first major crisis. Six small airports in western Colombia suspended operations, and the tremor was also felt in Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela.

⚔️ Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills 13 in Russian City

Ukraine struck the petroleum hub of Nizhnekamsk in Russia's Tatarstan region on Monday. Local authorities said 13 people were killed and dozens more were injured. Russian officials described it as one of the deadliest attacks inside Russia since the start of the full-scale war more than four years ago. The strike hit deep inside Russian territory, far from the front lines.

⚔️ Both Sides Struggle to Stop Long-Range Attacks

Analysts note that Russia and Ukraine are both striking farther into each other's territory. Neither side currently has an effective way to stop these air attacks. Reports suggest there is no quick solution to the problem. With the situation continuing, observers say the coming winter could be especially difficult for people on both sides.

🌍 Trump Demands Iran Pay Compensation

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday demanded that Iran pay compensation for people he said had been killed in wars, attacks and protests. The demand adds a new condition to talks over reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran, in turn, has said Washington must compensate it for damage from more than five months of U.S. and Israeli strikes. The competing demands may complicate the negotiations.

🌍 Iran Negotiates With Oman Over Strait of Hormuz

Iran is working toward a final agreement with Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Reports suggest that Iranian leaders may have a political reason to extend the talks. Some observers say Tehran wants to keep pressure on President Trump during the process. The strait is one of the world's most important routes for shipping oil.

🌍 Netanyahu Rejects Trump's Gaza Peace Proposal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a 15-point Gaza plan proposed by President Trump. According to reports, the Trump administration viewed the rejection as campaign rhetoric ahead of a general election and did not treat it as final. Hamas, meanwhile, says it remains committed to the proposed roadmap. The group said it expects mediators and the United States to press Israel to move forward.

🌍 Israelis Voice Doubts About Gaza Roadmap

Many Israelis have expressed doubts about the U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan. A longtime U.S. diplomat discussed the challenges facing the proposal after the prime minister's rejection. Hamas stated that it stands by the roadmap and wants outside parties to keep the process moving. The differing positions highlight how difficult reaching a final agreement may be.

🌍 Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye Sign Defence Pact

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a defence agreement signed with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye is "entirely for defensive purposes." The pact, signed in Makkah on August 7, treats an attack on one member as an attack on all. Sharif said its goal is to promote peace and progress in the region and that it is not directed at any country. The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation welcomed the pact as an important strategic step.

🌍 Iran Says Pact Shows Shift Away From U.S.

Iran's foreign ministry said the Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye pact signals a change in how regional countries view the United States. Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said countries had concluded they cannot rely on outside actors for security. He added there was no reason to worry the treaty would be aimed against Iran, citing shared historical ties. Pakistan's foreign minister later shared the pact's main points with his Iranian counterpart by phone.

🌍 Pakistan Says Pact Remains Open to Other Countries

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said the Makkah agreement remains open to any regional country willing to uphold its principles. He stressed the pact was purely defensive and did not replace existing agreements. Dar shared details of the deal with foreign ministers from Kuwait and Canada, among others. Turkiye's foreign minister said Egypt could also join the arrangement.

🌍 PML-N Poised for Gains in Kashmir Elections

In the third phase of elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, the PML-N appeared set to make gains in Poonch division. A notable result was the defeat of Muslim Conference president Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan, whose family had held his seat since 1985. The PPP alleged rigging and disruptions at some polling stations. PML-N leaders said the PPP had provided no evidence for its claims.

🌍 Court Grants Bail to Imran Khan's Sister

The Peshawar High Court granted transit bail to Noreen Niazi, sister of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. A case was registered against her under Pakistan's cybercrime law over remarks made in a podcast interview. Her lawyers said the case was politically motivated and based on false allegations. The court directed her to appear before the relevant Islamabad court on or before August 20.

🌍 Russian Court Bars Anti-War Party From Election

A Moscow court has ruled that Russia's only liberal, anti-war party cannot take part in next month's parliamentary elections. The decision means the party will be absent from the ballot. Supporters of the party have voiced concern about the ruling. The elections are scheduled to take place in September.

🌍 Economy Dominates Zambia's Presidential Race

Three days before Zambia's presidential election, the campaign has entered its final phase. Incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema is defending his economic record against his main rival, Brian Mundubile. The rising cost of living has emerged as voters' top concern. Both candidates have focused their messages on how to improve daily life for ordinary Zambians.

⚔️ Pakistan Reports Losses in Security Operations

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed recent security incidents at a cabinet meeting. He recalled a suicide bombing in Swat on August 2 that claimed 17 lives, and paid tribute to security personnel killed in operations. Sharif said armed groups linked to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan were being targeted. He expressed hope that the country would move toward peace and progress.

🌍 Pakistan PM Favours Dialogue With Kashmir Protesters

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he favoured dialogue with protesters in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The protesters have been at odds with authorities over reserved seats and other issues for the past two months. Sharif said the new government would provide a chance for peaceful talks. He added that those seeking to cause disorder would not be permitted to do so.

🌪️ Region Recalls Recent Earthquakes in the Andes

Colombia sits along three ranges of the Andean mountains, where earthquakes are not uncommon. In 1999, a magnitude 6.2 quake in the coffee region killed more than 1,000 people. In June this year, twin earthquakes in neighbouring Venezuela killed more than 6,000 people. Memories of these events remain fresh as Colombia responds to the latest disaster.

🌪️ Colombian President Addresses the Nation

In a national address, President de la Espriella gave the first official toll of 111 dead and 87 injured. His speech contained extensive religious references. "I entrust our country to the Lord Jesus Christ," he said after chairing an emergency meeting. He said the first priority was rescuing people trapped under the rubble.

That's all for today's world news. We've covered the earthquake in Colombia, developments in the Middle East and Ukraine, and elections across several regions. Thank you for listening to KeyLang Daily News. Take care, and we'll see you again tomorrow.