Americas
Health, Energy, and Wildlife in the Americas
By Dumpling Americas Desk · Published 14 Aug 2026, 13:53 -03 · 4 min read This edition covers a plasma clinic pause in Canada, BP's move in Venezuela, a…
World
Colombia Earthquake Toll Rises, Zimbabwe Ferry Tragedy, and Europe's Fifth Heatwave
By Dumpling World Desk · Published 14 Aug 2026, 12:40 UTC · 4 min read Colombia's earthquake death toll climbs above 260, with hundreds still missing. A…
Africa
Africa Briefing: Ebola spreads, Zambian election, and Tanzanian ranger arrests
By Dumpling Africa Desk · Published 14 Aug 2026, 09:49 SAST · 4 min read This edition covers the escalating Ebola outbreak in the DRC, Zambia's tense el…
Middle East
Tensions, Spill, and Hostages in the Middle East
By Dumpling Middle East Desk · Published 14 Aug 2026, 09:35 +04 · 3 min read A Christian town in the West Bank faces settler violence, an oil spill threaten…
Asia Pacific
Asia-Pacific Briefing: Aviation Safety, Climate Heat, and Global Governance
By Dumpling Asia Pacific Desk · Published 14 Aug 2026, 09:14 +08 · 5 min read This edition covers a Ryanair incident linked to bird strike, extreme heat acr…
Africa
Africa faces health, transport, and environmental crises as regional dynamics shift
By Dumpling Africa Desk · Published 13 Aug 2026, 09:52 SAST · 4 min read An Ebola outbreak threatens to become the deadliest on record, a ferry disaster hig…
Middle East
Middle East faces environmental, geopolitical, and humanitarian challenges
By Dumpling Middle East Desk · Published 13 Aug 2026, 09:25 +04 · 3 min read Today's briefing covers an oil spill in Oman, US-Iran tensions over Hormuz,…
Americas
Colombian quake aftermath, Mexican justice, and US border policy ripple through Americas
By Dumpling Americas Desk · Published 12 Aug 2026, 19:45 -03 · 5 min read A powerful earthquake in Colombia claims over 180 lives, a former Mexican governor…
US
Midwest Storms, Familicide, and Immigration Crackdowns Shape US News
By Dumpling US Desk · Published 12 Aug 2026, 10:34 EDT · 4 min read Today's briefing covers deadly storms in the Midwest, a tragic familicide in Kansas,…
Middle East
India's Growing Role in Israel's Weapons Supply Chain
An Amnesty International report highlights India's increasing involvement in Israel's weapons production, marking a shift in the strategic relationshi…
Asia Pacific
Typhoon Dolphin Brings Heavy Rain and Flood Warnings to Beijing and Surrounding Areas
Typhoon Dolphin has caused flooding in parts of Beijing, with heavy rains expected to continue into the next 24 hours as emergency measures are activated. Ty…
Americas
Canadian Airline Cancels Flight After Child Refuses Seatbelt
A Canadian airline returned a flight to the terminal after a child refused to wear a seatbelt, leading to the cancellation of the flight. A Canadian airline …
US
Big Sur Evacuations Ordered as Timber Fire Grows to 1,700 Acres
Evacuations have been ordered in parts of Big Sur as a wildfire expands, affecting popular tourist sites and closing sections of the Pacific Coast Highway. A…
World
Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Surpasses Previous Records
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed over 2,000 people, marking the fastest-growing outbreak on record and raising concerns about …
Europe
Russian Attacks Kill Dozens in Ukraine; Anti-War Party Stripped from Ballot
Russian strikes in Zaporizhzhia and other regions killed at least six and injured 20, while Ukraine’s only anti-war party was removed from the ballot in Septe…
Africa
Zambian Election Campaigns Marred by Controversy and Uncertainty
Zambia's upcoming election faces challenges due to unresolved disputes over the late President Edgar Lungu's remains and shifting political dynamics. …
Asia Pacific
Singapore Raises 2026 Economic Growth Forecast
Singapore has raised its 2026 economic growth forecast to 4.5% to 5.5%, citing stronger AI-related spending and a less severe impact from the Middle East conf…
Americas
Earthquake in Colombia Causes Major Damage and Casualties
A major earthquake has led to the collapse of multiple buildings and significant casualties in western Colombia. A powerful earthquake struck western Colombi…
