Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of using North Korean ballistic missiles in a deadly overnight attack on Zaporizhzhia. At least 6 people were killed and 19 injured, according to Ukrainian officials. The strikes also damaged industrial facilities, infrastructure and civilian buildings. Kyiv said Russia launched about 120 drones along with several types of missiles across Ukraine. One person was injured in Kyiv, while strikes caused damage and power outages in Kherson and Kharkiv. The attacks came a day after Ukrainian drones killed at least 13 people in Russia’s Tatarstan region. Zelensky warned that growing North Korean military support for Moscow poses a wider security threat. (PC: BBC)

US President Donald Trump reportedly made a secret plane switch after leaving a NATO summit in Turkey last month amid a potential Iranian threat. According to US media reports, Trump boarded the old Air Force One in front of cameras before secretly being moved to a smaller C-32A military aircraft using a catering truck. Journalists and some White House staff reportedly remained unaware of the switch. Officials told CBS News that US intelligence had detected a credible Iranian threat against the aircraft, though the White House has not confirmed the report. Trump had earlier described himself as Iran’s “number one” target. (PC: BBC)

Iran has said it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the United States ends its naval blockade of Iranian ports, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said. Tehran is demanding that Washington lift the blockade, compensate Iran for months of war-related damage, remove economic sanctions and release Iranian assets frozen abroad. The demands come amid ongoing efforts to resolve the standoff over the strategically important waterway. Iran’s position could prolong uncertainty surrounding shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for global energy supplies. Tehran has tied any reopening to concessions from Washington, making the blockade, sanctions relief, compensation and frozen assets key issues in negotiations between the two sides.

US President Donald Trump secretly flew from Turkey to Britain on an Air Force C-32A after an Iranian assassination threat, The Washington Post reported. Trump had arrived in Ankara aboard a newly renovated Boeing 747 donated by Qatar for the NATO summit but publicly boarded an older Air Force One before being secretly moved by an airport catering truck to the smaller aircraft. The older Air Force One, carrying journalists who believed Trump was aboard, reportedly served as a decoy. The C-32A carrying Trump arrived in Britain around 10:20 p.m., while the older Air Force One landed minutes later. The White House said Trump faces threats from America’s enemies and security measures were used to protect him.

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia early Monday, killing at least 111 people and injuring 87 others, President Abelardo De La Espriella said. More than 61 buildings collapsed, with several people still trapped under the rubble. The Colombian government declared a national state of emergency following the disaster, which caused widespread damage across the country. The US Geological Survey said the earthquake struck at 12:34 UTC, around 7:34 am local time, approximately 5 km east of San Jose del Palmar in Colombia’s Choco department. The quake occurred at a depth of about 107 km. Choco Governor Nubia Carolina Cordoba-Curi reported injuries and significant damage to buildings.

A record 230 migrants crossed the English Channel in a single small boat and reached the UK early Monday, Sky News reported. It is the largest number recorded on one boat. The previous record was 165 people, set last month. So far this year, 15,049 people have crossed the Channel in 224 small boats. However, arrivals are down 42% compared with the same period in 2025. The UK Home Office said criminal gangs were putting lives at risk by overcrowding unsafe boats. The government said it is working with France to increase patrols and prevent crossings along French beaches. (PC: SNSM Berck sur Mer)

US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s demand for $300 billion in compensation for damage caused by US and Israeli strikes. Trump said Iran should instead pay for people killed or injured in attacks linked to Tehran. He said the issue would be raised in future talks. Iran has also demanded the release of up to $100 billion in frozen assets and an end to sanctions. Tehran has linked these demands to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said the waterway would remain closed until Washington accepts its conditions. The dispute continues to affect shipping and global markets. (PC: AFP)

At least 69 people were killed after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Monday morning. The quake hit around 7:34 am local time, with its epicentre near San Jose del Palmar in Choco province. Eighteen deaths were reported in Pereira and two in Manizales. Several buildings were damaged across Colombia. Cracks were reported in buildings in Cali, Armenia, Pereira and Medellin. In Bogota, people rushed out of buildings after strong tremors were felt. Tremors also reached Ecuador, Panama and areas near Venezuela. Officials warned about possible aftershocks. Colombia’s government has started recovery efforts and is assessing the damage across affected areas.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for dialogue to address grievances raised by protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), while warning that attempts to create chaos or anarchy will not be tolerated. Sharif said the government remains open to talks with the Awami Action Committee (JAAC) and stressed that issues should be resolved through discussion. He expressed hope that dialogue would continue under the new government. At the same time, Sharif said those seeking peaceful discussions would be given an opportunity to present their concerns with patience and tolerance, while those attempting to disturb peace would face a different approach. His remarks come amid continuing concerns and demands raised by protesters in PoK. (PC: Reuters)

A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, with the US Geological Survey initially measuring it at magnitude 7.4. The quake occurred at 12:34 UTC, around 7:34 am local time, about 5 km east of San Jose del Palmar in Choco department, at a depth of roughly 107 km. The US Tsunami Warning System measured the earthquake at magnitude 7.1 and said there was no tsunami warning. Tremors were felt across several parts of Colombia, including areas far from the epicentre, with early reports indicating shaking also reached areas toward the Venezuela border. Choco Governor Nubia Carolina Cordoba-Curi said the earthquake caused injuries and significant damage to buildings. Evacuations were reported in Medellin, Bogota and Cali.