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13/08/2026

Colombia’s search and rescue operations have entered a critical phase as time runs out for survivors trapped in the rubble following Monday’s earthquake. President Abelardo De La Espriella on Wednesday vowed to set up an emergency fund to support the reconstruction process. CNA

Around 3,770 people were injured and more than 9,550 homes were destroyed in the quake.

12/08/2026

Thousands of Europeans watched the spectacular solar eclipse that the continent witnessed after 27 years. As a result of high enthusiasm among the crowd in most European cities, solar eclipse glasses were sold out. ABC News

12/08/2026

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KBS South Korea
Amid severe drought following the heat wave, Junam Reservoir, one of the nation's largest migratory bird habitats, is drying up.

Full video: https://avn.asiapacificview.net/video/kbs_junam-reservoir-drying-up-amid-drought/

12/08/2026

A look inside a Japanese factory producing an impressive range of about 400 different types of nail clippers. NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Visit a Japanese factory that makes around 400 different types of nail clippers!🎥 ⬇️
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/5143009/?cid=wohk-fb-org
The Factory Wonders
Nail Clipper Factory

12/08/2026

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CCTV China
Colombian rescuers and volunteers race to free survivors trapped under rubble after a devastating earthquake struck the country Tuesday.



Full video: https://avn.asiapacificview.net/video/cctv_rescuers-scramble-for-earthquake-survivors-in-cali/

12/08/2026

As the death toll rises, search and rescue missions are in full swing in Colombia following the devastating earthquake. CCTV+

12/08/2026

🎙️ Round 1 of our GNF 2026 speakers has arrived!

We're excited to unveil the first lineup of distinguished speakers for the ABU Global News Forum 2026, bringing together leading voices from across the media industry to explore this year's theme:

Resilient Journalism: Safeguarding Truth and Wellbeing

Join us in Sydney as thought leaders, editors and journalists share insights on strengthening public trust, supporting newsroom wellbeing and shaping the future of journalism.

Stay tuned—more speakers will be announced soon!

📅 2–4 September 2026
📍 Sydney, Australia

Register now at: https://events.abu.org.my/eventcalendar/2026-global-news-forum/

12/08/2026

Trump says the US has “total control” of the Strait of Hormuz, claiming “we own it” while accusing Tehran of repeated deception and stressing that he is “the last person” to trust Iran. TRT World

11/08/2026

AVN News Bites
NHK Japan
Japan’s domestically made GPS satellite Michibiki was successfully placed into orbit on Tuesday morning.

Full video: https://avn.asiapacificview.net/video/nhk_japans-gps-satellite-michibiki-put-into-orbit/

11/08/2026

AI-driven startups are sparking a new wave of growth in a region once home to an ancient Chinese civilization. NHK WORLD-JAPAN

A new wave of development generated by AI-powered startups has transformed an area where an ancient Chinese civilization once stood.🎥 ⬇️
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/2022465/?cid=wohk-fb-org
Asia Insight
China's Aspiring AI Entrepreneurs