KeyLang Daily News - 2026年8月13日

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Hello, and welcome to KeyLang Daily News for Thursday, August thirteenth, twenty twenty-six. Today we bring you twenty stories from around the world, covering politics, conflict, disasters, and more. As always, we aim to report the facts clearly and fairly. Let's begin.

🌪️ Rescue efforts continue after strong earthquake in Colombia

Rescue teams in Colombia are still searching for survivors more than forty-eight hours after a magnitude seven point four earthquake. Officials say more than two hundred people have died, while over two thousand remain missing. President Abelardo de la Espriella has declared a state of emergency. Many residents still have no clean water or electricity, and several major highways remain closed. Rescuers have reported pulling some survivors from collapsed buildings.

⚔️ US and Iran report no progress on reviving interim deal

A senior Iranian source says there has been no progress in talks to revive an interim agreement reached with the United States in June. That deal called for an end to military operations, but it soon collapsed. US President Donald Trump described it as over in early July, and Iran later called it suspended. The comments came after new attacks on shipping in the region. Talks continue through mediators, according to the source.

⚔️ Pentagon tells Congress US strikes killed civilians in Yemen

A US Department of War report sent to Congress states that American air strikes in Yemen killed one hundred fifty-three civilians and wounded two hundred forty-three last year. The strikes began in March twenty twenty-five in response to Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping. The report noted specific incidents, including one that killed at least eighty people. Human Rights Watch has called for one attack to be investigated. Fifteen incidents remain under review.

🌍 Turkiye's Erdogan hopes to expand Makkah defence pact

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he hopes more countries will join a defence agreement signed last week by Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. The pact includes a clause treating an attack on one member as an attack on all. Erdogan said regional problems should be solved by regional actors, not by outside formulas. Turkiye's foreign minister said Egypt may join later, though Cairo has not commented.

⚔️ Three Pakistani sailors killed in Red Sea attack

Pakistan's Foreign Office says three Pakistani sailors died after Houthi strikes on a Saudi cargo ship on Tuesday. Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Pakistan, as a member of a Saudi-led maritime coalition, would carry out its commitments in full. Fourteen countries, including Turkiye and Egypt, have backed the coalition to protect shipping routes. Pakistan also says it continues efforts to mediate between the United States and Iran.

⚔️ Israel carries out first Gaza strike in over a week

Israel conducted its first air strike in Gaza in more than a week on Wednesday, both sides confirmed. The Israeli military said it targeted a Hamas commander who was planning attacks on its forces, and said it tried to reduce civilian harm. Gaza officials reported at least one person killed. The strike broke a relative pause as the United States continues to push a peace plan.

🌍 Palestinian workers face hard choices in West Bank economy

With the West Bank economy struggling, some Palestinians are taking jobs at Israeli factories in settlements. NPR reports that workers describe a difficult balance between earning a living and their anger over the situation. The report comes amid what it describes as record levels of settler attacks. Workers say they have few other options to support their families.

🎭 New project archives voices of slain Palestinian journalists

A new oral history project called The Living Record has launched to tell the stories of Palestinian journalists killed in Gaza. It shares voice notes from their friends and colleagues, starting with fifty profiles. The launch marks one year since Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif was killed in an Israeli air strike. Israel claimed he had links to Hamas, which he and his employer denied. Press groups differ on the total number killed.

🌍 Members of Trump's cabinet stayed on decoy plane

US President Donald Trump boarded a different aircraft in Turkiye during a NATO summit, the BBC reported. The move was described as a security measure linked to Iran. Members of his cabinet remained on a decoy plane after the president's quiet exit. The White House has not given detailed comments on the arrangement.

🌍 Disputed result sparks strike in Kashmir election

A dispute has emerged in Pakistan-administered Kashmir after officials declared sitting Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore the winner in the Haveli seat. His rival, Mohsin Aziz, says he was leading and has demanded a recount, claiming original forms showed different results. Local PML-N members announced an indefinite strike starting Thursday. The Election Commission said it would review the matter. All three main candidates have alleged irregularities.

🌍 Zambia holds presidential election with fourteen candidates

Zambia holds its presidential election on Thursday, with fourteen candidates competing. President Hakainde Hichilema is seeking re-election, while opposition figure Brian Mundubile is among his challengers. Several US senators issued a statement calling for peaceful and fair voting. Observers say the outcome will be closely watched across the region.

💰 Argentina's economy minister calls for national rebuilding

Argentina's Economy Minister Luis Caputo said the country has been left in ruins over the past twenty-five years and must be rebuilt. Speaking at the Cordoba Stock Exchange, he pointed to new investment arriving in the country. He also spoke positively about President Javier Milei's chances of re-election. Critics of the government have questioned the pace of economic reforms.

🌪️ Landslide kills at least seven in India's Maharashtra

Heavy rains triggered a landslide in India's western Maharashtra state on Wednesday, killing at least seven people. The disaster happened near Mumbai during the monsoon season. Rescue teams have been working at the site. Seasonal rains often bring flooding and landslides to the region, especially in densely populated areas.

🌪️ Pakistan forecasts new monsoon rains in northern regions

Pakistan's Meteorological Department says northern and central areas will get a fresh spell of monsoon rain from August thirteenth to fifteenth. The Met Office warned of possible urban flooding in cities including Lahore and Islamabad, and landslides in mountain areas. Authorities say one hundred fifty-five people have died in rain-related incidents this monsoon season. Tourists and farmers have been urged to take care.

⚔️ Drone attacks worsen Libya's energy crisis

Repeated drone strikes on oil and power facilities are deepening Libya's energy crisis, Al Jazeera reports. The attacks have damaged key infrastructure and disrupted supplies. Libya has faced years of political division and competing authorities. Residents in affected areas are dealing with power shortages as a result.

🌍 North Macedonia marks 25 years since Ohrid Agreement

North Macedonia has marked twenty-five years since the Ohrid Framework Agreement ended its two thousand one conflict. The deal set out power-sharing between ethnic communities. Analysts say peace has largely held but remains fragile in some areas. Some observers warn that tensions between communities could still resurface without continued dialogue.

🌍 Germany approves expanded powers for intelligence agencies

Germany's government has approved new powers for its intelligence agencies to counter cyberattacks and extremism. Officials say the agencies need stronger tools to respond to modern threats. Critics argue that the changes cross important legal limits and could raise constitutional concerns. The debate over security and privacy continues in the country.

🌍 Pakistani party challenges its removal from official register

Awaam Pakistan, led by former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, has challenged an Election Commission decision to remove it from the party register. The commission cited a failure to hold internal elections. The party says it did hold such elections earlier this year and submitted the records. Abbasi called the move arbitrary and requested an urgent hearing to present its case.

🌍 Turkiye and Palestinian leader discuss regional issues

Turkish President Erdogan met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ankara this week. Erdogan accused the Israeli government of trying to remove the Palestinian issue from the world agenda, a claim Israel rejects. He said Turkiye would continue to support the creation of a Palestinian state. Abbas welcomed the new regional defence pact and described the talks as important and fruitful.

🔬 Debate grows over US and China tech competition

A new report in The New Yorker examines whether the United States is losing ground to China in technology. Writer Evan Osnos argues that Beijing may be gaining an edge in the race for tech supremacy. He points to global shifts, including conflict in the Gulf and US tariffs. Others say the United States still holds major strengths in innovation and research.

That's all for today's world news, twenty stories from every corner of the globe. Thank you for listening, and we hope this helps you stay informed and improve your English. Join us again tomorrow for KeyLang Daily News. Take care.