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Colombia earthquake response scales up as death toll reaches 241

Aid agencies and Colombian authorities are scaling up relief after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake killed 241 people, injured 3,771, and affected more than 49,000 people across 13 departments.

August 17, 2026

Gaza Lebanon

Conflict-driven displacement deepens water and health service disruption in Gaza and Lebanon

OCHA and WHO say repeated displacement, attacks on health care and damage to civilian infrastructure are worsening water access, health services and humanitarian needs in Gaza and Lebanon.

August 16, 2026