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Colombia Earthquake Halts Coffee Exports
The disaster in Colombia has severely damaged the growing regions and the central port of the world's third-largest coffee producer, and the complete halt of shipments is now raising serious concerns about a price spike in the coming months.

Home Front Command rescuers at the disaster front in Colombia: "We put emotions aside in the face of chaos"
The delegation, commanded by Brig. Gen. (res.) Yossi Pinto, consists of about 80 rescuers and engineering experts, both active duty and reservists. Lt. Col. (res.) Ariel Lubiner, commander of the delegation's operational headquarters: "You see people trapped, alive and not alive; you have to take care of the souls that are there."

6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Peru
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck central Peru today, Thursday, reported the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). According to the center, the epicenter was at a depth of approximately 10 km. There are currently no reports of casualties or significant damage.

Colombia counts over 500 dead and missing in earthquake
In Colombia, it was reported today, Thursday, that at least 319 people have died as a result of the earthquake that struck the country, while 260 people remain missing. Authorities confirmed 4,469 injuries and 364 successful rescues.

After Asia and South America: Earthquake Strikes Spain
At least three people were lightly injured and several buildings sustained damage on Tuesday when a 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Spain. The tremor caused widespread panic among residents, many of whom fled their homes fearing further aftershocks.

Strong earthquake hits off the coast of Mexico: The third in the last month
Earthquakes have become almost routine as natural disasters strike different regions around the world every day. This time it was in Mexico, where a 5.7 magnitude tremor was felt.

A week after the earthquake in Colombia: IDF delegation prepares for the recovery phase
Rescue teams are operating in the city of Cali to locate missing persons under the rubble, while simultaneously mapping damaged buildings. Delegation commander, Col. Yossi Pinto: 'The chance of finding life is decreasing, we will soon move to recovery.' The Colombian Minister of Defense expressed gratitude for the aid and the warming of relations between the countries.

Groom found under hotel rubble two days before his wedding
24-year-old Juan Felipe Giraldo traveled to the city of Pereira, Colombia, for work, while his fiancée and two-year-old son awaited his return for their wedding scheduled for Sunday. A 7.4 magnitude earthquake caused the collapse of the hotel where he was staying. For days, his father searched for him among the ruins, until his body was recovered on Friday.

The only survivor of the triplets: The story of Anna Maria after the earthquake
With 294 dead and over 3,900 injured, rescue efforts continue in Colombia. The Israeli delegation is operating in the city of Cali, where a tragic story of triplet sisters has emerged: two sisters and their parents perished in the collapse, while Anna Maria survived.

7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Indonesia, Tsunami Warning Issued
According to various reports, the powerful earthquake was underwater, and there is a chance of tsunami waves in various areas of Indonesia. The source of the tremor is likely in the area of Flores Island. Many residents rushed to evacuate their homes, but initial reports do not indicate any casualties.

Survived the earthquake in Venezuela, moved to Colombia – and were saved again
At the end of June, two brothers from Venezuela went to the sea near their home. 15-year-old Winder wanted to take their 10-year-old brother, Moises, with them, but he was grounded as punishment. "I kept insisting, but my mother just wouldn't give in," he told the British media. Eventually, he and his brother Davy went without him.

"Brit Re'im": A rescue and humanitarian aid mission will depart from Israel to Colombia
Following the directive of Benjamin Netanyahu, the "Brit Re'im" mission — a joint rescue and humanitarian aid delegation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the IDF, and the Ministry of Defense — is expected to take off for Colombia. Upon landing, the mission will immediately begin rescue tasks and humanitarian aid operations, including the distribution of food and water packages to earthquake...

"Alliance of Friends": Israeli rescue mission departs for Colombia
An Israeli rescue and humanitarian aid mission will depart tonight, Thursday, for Colombia following the earthquake that struck the country. The "Alliance of Friends" mission is a joint effort by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the IDF, and the Ministry of Defense, departing from Nevatim airbase.

Documentation of horror: Hospital children's ward collapses during earthquake
Security cameras captured the moment a hospital building collapsed on patients in Cali, Colombia. A woman was rescued alive 36 hours after the quake. The death toll has risen to 265, with hundreds still missing.
The race against time in Colombia: 265 dead and nearly 500 missing in the earthquake
Search efforts for survivors of the severe earthquake in Colombia continue, with 496 people still classified as missing. "This is undoubtedly a tragedy of enormous proportions," said Colombian President Abelardo de la Asprilla.

Netanyahu celebrates Colombia's Golan recognition while ignoring deadly earthquake
The Prime Minister released a video in which he thanked the President of Colombia for recognizing Israel's sovereignty. At the same time, Colombia is struggling with a national disaster: 164 dead and over 2,700 missing. Netanyahu did not mention the earthquake even once.

The strongest earthquake of the current century: a heavy disaster in Colombia
Rescue forces are struggling to reach hundreds of missing people following the most powerful earthquake recorded in the country, while the death toll has already risen to 132 and a night curfew has been declared in the disaster areas. Authorities have declared a national state of emergency due to fears of further building collapses.

Danger live on air: Israeli interview interrupted by a major earthquake
An unusual and alarming incident occurred during a current affairs interview on the corporation's station, when Israel's economic attaché began experiencing a particularly powerful earthquake that led to heavy damage and casualties.

Strong Earthquake Strikes Colombia: Reports of Injuries and Damage
The tremor, with a magnitude close to 7, was also felt in Ecuador, Venezuela, and Panama. In the Colombian capital of Bogota, residents fled to the streets, and provincial governors in the west of the country reported injuries and significant damage to buildings in the cities of Quibdo and Pereira.

7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Colombia
The epicenter of the quake was recorded in the Chocó department in the west of the country, at a depth of about 82 kilometers. Authorities have activated emergency protocols and are scanning the affected areas. As of now, no official estimate regarding casualties or property damage has been reported.

After the earthquake: further factory closures in Japan due to typhoon
The earthquake in Japan was only the beginning: Typhoon "Dolphin" has forced Toyota to halt 17 production lines. The company is prioritizing employee safety and managing disruptions to global shipping routes.

Dramatic footage from Japan: Doctors shielded patient with their bodies during earthquake
New footage from the severe earthquake in Japan shows moments of horror. Emergency cameras at the hospital in the city of Yatsushiro captured doctors shielding a patient with their bodies during surgery as the building shook.

For the first time since the earthquakes: USA resumed deportation flights to Venezuela
The United States resumed deportation flights to Venezuela on Monday for the first time since the deadly earthquakes that struck the South American country in late June. On the first flight since the disaster, 147 Venezuelan migrants were deported from Miami to the state of Anzoátegui. The Trump administration had previously deported hundreds of Venezuelans weekly, but the operation was halted...

iPhones left out: Why only Android devices received earthquake alerts
If you woke up this morning to a system push notification about an earthquake, you are likely an Android user. Expensive iPhones did not receive the alert because the Google Earthquake Alerts system utilizes built-in smartphone accelerometers to detect seismic waves, a feature not present in the Apple ecosystem.

Earthquake strikes Egypt, tremors felt in southern Israel
The epicenter of the 5.4 magnitude quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). Many residents in Israel's southern region reported feeling tremors and received alerts on their mobile phones.

Earthquake in Japan hits the automotive industry: Toyota and Mitsubishi suspend production
Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, and Daihatsu have suspended production at several plants following the earthquake in Japan. The primary cause for the halt is disruption in the supply chain.

Panic in Southern Italy: Powerful Earthquake Strikes Near Naples
A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei area near Naples on Saturday. The tremor, occurring at a depth of about three kilometers, triggered widespread panic as residents fled their homes fearing building collapses.

Earthquake in Japan: 13 killed, nine others defined as missing
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced today, Wednesday, that the earthquake that struck the island of Kyushu has claimed the lives of 13 people. Rescue teams continue to search for survivors trapped under the rubble of a shopping center.

Tsunami warning: 6.8 magnitude earthquake felt in southern Japan
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on Kyushu Island this Tuesday morning. The Japanese government has issued a tsunami warning for waves of up to one meter.

7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan, Tsunami Warning Issued
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Kyushu region in southern Japan, prompting a tsunami warning. The US Tsunami Warning Center confirmed there is no tsunami threat to Hawaii or American Samoa.

Manor Solomon and Tottenham survive earthquake in New Zealand: "Still assessing the situation"
Hours after the Spurs landed for their training camp in New Zealand, a 5.9 magnitude earthquake shook the country. Fortunately, the epicenter was 320 kilometers away from Auckland, where the team is based. Meanwhile, Manor Solomon received concerning news from manager Roberto De Zerbi during a press conference regarding the squad's future.