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Stocks in news: Airtel, Paytm, SpiceJet, ONGC and ZEE

Markets extended their losing streak for a fifth consecutive session on Monday. Airtel Payments Bank appointed Shabnam Sinha as its new chairperson. Paytm's parent company will see a significant share sale on Tuesday. SpiceJet's bankruptcy petitions were deferred after a settlement was reached. ONGC secured a US license to resume…

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Florida's Wide-Open Governor Primary Comes Down to Miami-Dade's Divided Latino Electorate — See the Candidates

Florida picks nominees Tuesday (August 18, 2026) in its first open governor's race since 2018, with Miami-Dade's Cuban and Venezuelan voters central to both campaigns.

Latin Times

Venezuela seeks return of 31 tonnes of gold worth €4bn from Bank of England

After two weeks of US-brokered talks, Venezuela's government and opposition agreed to jointly seek $4bn in gold held by the Bank of England since 2018, to fund reconstruction after June's earthquakes.

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Latino Music Mobilizes for Venezuela and Colombia in Miami: All About the Teleton/Concert Unidos Por Los Nuestros

More than 15,000 people filled Miami's Kaseya Center on Sunday night as some of Latin music's biggest stars turned a concert into a show of solidarity with earthquake victims in Venezuela and Colombia.

Latin Times

Senators Demand Answers From State Department as Visa Delays Threaten Fall Arrival for International Students

30 senators led by Padilla gave the State Dept. 30 days to explain student visa delays before fall classes — a squeeze hitting Latino students hardest.

Latin Times

ONGC gets US licence to resume full Venezuela operations, eyes operatorship

ONGC has received a US Treasury license to resume full operations in Venezuela. This approval removes sanctions-related risks, allowing expanded production and new agreements. ONGC Videsh holds stakes in San Cristobal and Carabobo oil projects. The company expects to recover pending dividends and potentially take operatorship. India seeks to diversify…

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EU asylum applications drop 22% in May 2026, Venezuelans lead first-time applicants

First-time asylum applications in the EU saw a notable decrease in May 2026. Venezuelans, Afghans, and Bangladeshis formed the largest groups of new applicants. Italy, Spain, France, and Germany received the majority of these first-time applications. Unaccompanied minors also applied for asylum, with Germany receiving the most cases. Overall, asylum…

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Two earthquakes, two responses: How Venezuela and Colombia faced disaster

Venezuelan civilians led rescue efforts after devastating earthquakes due to government delays and lack of equipment. Colombian officials quickly coordinated a robust response with multiple entities and heavy machinery. Venezuela's response was hampered by years of shortages and hyperinflation impacting state resources. Colombia's swift action saved hundreds of lives within…

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Venezuelan amputees adjust to new life after quakes

CARACAS - Teenage athlete Dennis Castillo spent 28 excruciating hours trapped under the rubble in quake-hit Venezuela, with a beam crushing her left leg as she waited to be rescued.

Bangkok Post

'The nightmare is over': Families reunite as Venezuela frees political prisoners

Venezuela's government freed 131 detained prisoners on Friday, as human rights groups hailed releases of some people ‌they say were being held ⁠unjustly or for political reasons.

France 24

Venezuela's Rivals Sign Their First Real Deal Since Maduro's Capture — But Still No Election Date

Venezuela's government and opposition signed their first real deal since Maduro's capture: a judicial overhaul and a gold push. No election date yet.

Latin Times

He wandered two quake-shattered landscapes. Now an AP photographer reflects on what his lens saw

He moved through the aftermath of two deadly earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia, documenting damage to structures, neighborhoods and human lives

The Independent UK

BP to develop offshore gasfield in Venezuela with firms linked to Trump administration

Move will be one of first large-scale foreign investments in country since US ousted leader Nicolás Maduro in January

The Guardian - UK

'Unidos por Venezuela' Expands to Help Colombia After Devastating Earthquake: Where to Watch, How to Help

A benefit concert originally created to help Venezuela recover from its catastrophic June earthquakes has expanded its mission following the deadly magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Colombia this week, with Latin pop stars like Luis Fonsi, Ricardo Montaner, Marc Anthony and Chayanne leading the show.

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The Independent UK

How to help after Colombia's devastating earthquake

Colombia is grappling with the aftermath of a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Monday, affecting a large part of the western region

Reason

Socialists Claim Public Libraries Are Examples of Their Policies. Don't Believe Them.

Libraries aren’t all that socialist, and they’re far from the total state the radicals really want.

Euronews

BP returns to Venezuela with Gulf partners as post-Maduro energy opening speeds up

Venezuela has awarded BP a licence to develop the offshore Loran gas field alongside state-backed partners from the UAE and Qatar, marking the British company's return to a country whose energy sector has been reopening to foreign investors since US forces captured Nicolás Maduro.

Latin Times

Hegseth Urges Nearly 20 Latin American Allies to Ditch the ICC as Colombia Signs On to U.S. Coalition

Pete Hegseth urged nearly 20 Latin American allies to quit the ICC in Panama, as Colombia joins a U.S.-led anti-cartel coalition reshaping the region.

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Venezuela's interim govt, opposition wrap first round of post-Maduro talks

Venezuela's interim government and members of opposition parties ended their first round of talks Wednesday with agreements to reform the Supreme Tribunal of Justice and seek access to the country's frozen reserves in order to finance recovery from June's devastating earthquakes.

Bangkok Post

Protest denounces secrecy of Venezuela transition talks

CARACAS - Dozens of protesters rallied Wednesday outside a hotel hosting transition talks in the Venezuelan capital, demanding greater transparency from the authorities and the opposition, AFP journalists observed.

The Economic Times

What makes earthquakes so deadly?

Colombia and Venezuela experienced deadly earthquakes due to tectonic plate friction. The Nazca plate sliding beneath the South American plate caused tremors. Earthquake magnitude and depth significantly influenced the destructive impact. Building codes and terrain also played crucial roles in the devastation. International data sharing is vital for mitigating future…

The Guardian - UK

‘Every minute counts’ as rescuers race to find survivors after deadly Colombia earthquake

People being pulled from collapsed buildings day after 7.4 magnitude quake hit, in response experts say contrasts favourably with Venezuela’s

The Times of India

Venezuela earthquake toll rises to 6,301; over 9,500 homes deemed high-risk

More than six weeks after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, the death toll has risen to 6,301, while more than 9,500 homes have been classified as high-risk, underscoring the scale of the country's prolonged recovery and reconstruction challenge.

The Economic Times

Venezuela quake death toll rises to 6,301

Venezuela’s death toll from twin earthquakes in June rose to 6,301 on Monday, up from 6,125 reported on August 3, as rescue teams continued searching through rubble. The powerful 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude tremors destroyed around 190 buildings.

Latin Times

Caracas Talks Draw In Chavismo and the 2015 Opposition — Miami's Diaspora Is Watching the Clock

Chavismo and a faction of Venezuela's 2015 opposition opened U.S.-backed transition talks in Caracas on Aug. 6, the first such dialogue with direct Washington involvement in over a decade. The negotiations arrive as the June earthquakes' death toll climbs past 6,100, María Corina Machado stays on the sidelines, and Venezuelan…

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