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San Andrés, Colombia is out of flights and now out of internet. The inaction of ICT Secretary César Andrés Gómez Torres and the blind eye of @GobernacionSai are destroying local tourism and the economy.

The pearl of the Colombian Caribbean is no longer a good tourist destination.

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NOTHING COULD STOP THEM | Not even a storm could hold back this wedding: couple ties the knot knee-deep in water in the Philippines

Heavy rains flooded the church in Bulacan province, but the bride and groom walked down the aisle with smiles to say "I do." A true symbol of love through it all.

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SHOCKING | Powerful Trishuli River currents collapse a bridge in Silingtār, Nepal 🇳🇵

New footage captures the destructive force of the floodwaters sweeping away key road infrastructure in the Gorkha district. Devastating floods continue to leave entire communities isolated.

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Miraculous rescue: 6-year-old girl pulled alive from the rubble following devastating flash floods 🇳🇵

Armed Police Force officers in the Rasuwa district rescued the child after hearing her crying beneath tons of mud and debris. She had been trapped for nearly three days.

The young girl was airlifted to Kathmandu for urgent medical care, offering a moment of hope as search and rescue operations continue across the disaster zone.

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VOLCANIC ALERT | Impressive explosions at Volcán de Fuego put Guatemala on high guard 🇬🇹

Ashfall and loud rumbles have been reported around the slopes of the colossus. Disaster management teams from CONRED are continuously monitoring the eruption for potential preventive evacuations.

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NEPAL | Glacier collapse triggers catastrophic surge leaving nearly 500 dead and over 1,000 missing 🇳🇵

Reports confirm that on August 26, a massive glacier collapse into the Lhende Khola river unleashed a deadly wall of mud and water that swept 170 km downstream through the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river basins.

The surge destroyed critical infrastructure, bridges, roads, and homes, leaving nearly 500 confirmed dead and over 1,000 people missing across the region

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BREAKING | Over 1,000 people reported missing following a devastating landslide and flash floods on the Nepal-China border 🇳🇵🇨🇳

A massive landslide and the sudden overflow of the Bhote Koshi River completely swept away the Rasuwagadhi border crossing area. Early reports indicate dozens of fatalities and more than 1,000 people unaccounted for, including hundreds of foreign tourists and pilgrims

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ASIA | Devastating flash floods collapse multiple bridges in Nepal 🇳🇵

Raging floodwaters along the border with Tibet continue to destroy critical infrastructure, sweeping away bridges, roads, and entire buildings in seconds.

Emergency services and military personnel are deploying helicopters and rescue teams to evacuate affected communities amid ongoing alerts.

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@grok Jose Antonio Parra Fandino tiene responsabilidad en este contrato?

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#ACTUALIDAD | La Contraloría General (@CGR_Colombia) ordenó una indagación preliminar para verificar posibles irregularidades y sobrecostos, en contratos celebrados por el Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE), para la capacitación y acreditación de testigos electorales durante las elecciones de 2026.

Vía: @LuisaMercadoD

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🚨 US | Massive flash floods turn New York roads into rivers 🇺🇸
Heavy rains and intense rushing water caught drivers and pedestrians off guard across New York State, converting major roadways into raging rivers within minutes.

Local authorities have issued emergency alerts, urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel as rescue operations proceed.

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🔴 BREAKING | Shocking footage emerges following 7.2 earthquake east of Nazca, Peru 🇵🇪

The powerful tremor caused moments of panic across multiple regions. Emergency teams and local authorities are currently assessing structural damage and affected areas.

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🚨 BREAKING | Magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes Ayacucho region, Peru 🇵🇪

The Geophysics Institute of Peru (IGP) reported that the quake occurred at 1:00 p.m. local time, centered 35 km north of Coracora at a depth of 108 km. The tremor was strongly felt across several southern regions and in high-rise buildings in Lima. Authorities are currently assessing potential damage.

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🔴 BREAKING | Gold mine collapse leaves over 100 dead in Central African Republic

Mining tragedy grieves the region. Emergency response teams and the Red Cross are coordinating rescue operations and recovery efforts at the site.

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🚨 RUSSIA - UKRAINE | Second consecutive day of massive drone strikes targeting Moscow

The Russian capital and surrounding regions were targeted by a new wave of long-range drones. Local authorities reported damage to industrial facilities and infrastructure following the interception of multiple unmanned aerial vehicles.

The strikes mark a significant escalation in long-range aerial warfare between both nations.

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🔴 CHILE | State of Catastrophe declared in Tocopilla after severe mudslides

A terrifying surge of mud and debris swept through the northern region of Antofagasta following intense rainfall. The Chilean government has declared a State of Catastrophe in Tocopilla as emergency teams evacuate high-risk zones.

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🔴 ACÁMBARO, GUANAJUATO | Teacher exposed over alleged inappropriate behavior with students

Parents from High School No. 2 “Centéotl” released videos allegedly showing a teacher engaging in inappropriate conduct with 9th-grade students. School community members are demanding state education authorities immediately suspend the teacher and open a formal investigation. 🇲🇽

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🇨🇳Flooding in Wenzhou, China, has continued for more than ten days, triggering a major emergency across the region.

According to reports, an estimated 6,000 people have died. Rescue and relief efforts continue as authorities respond to the devastating impact of the floods.

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🔴 UNITED STATES | Devastation in Hawaii following Hurricane Lala 🌀
Multiple damaged bridges, blocked roads, and dozens of fallen trees left in the wake of the powerful storm passing through the island state. Emergency crews are currently working to clear debris and restore access. 🇺🇸

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🚨 DEVELOPING | Ukrainian strike destroys major logistics hub near Moscow 🇺🇦🇷🇺
Reports confirm the destruction of Russia’s largest Wildberries distribution facility in Koledino, located just 40 km south of the Kremlin.

The massive logistics complex was hit as strategic strikes continue to target critical infrastructure deep inside Russian territory.

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🔴 FLOODING IN HILO, HAWAII | Wailuku River surges violently
You can feel the bridge vibrate with every tree crashing into it. Rain is still pouring heavily in the region. Stay safe and avoid fast-moving waters!