Daily: Hormuz blockade holds as Zambia votes, Colombia counts quake dead

By Piri · 2026-08-13

The Strait of Hormuz blockade tightens as US forces redirect 59 vessels and Iran asserts control, with a Sunday deadline looming. Zambia votes in a presidential election testing Hichilema's economic record, Colombia's quake toll reaches 265, and North Korea fires a second missile before allied drills.

Chapters

1. The Daily Report
2. Hormuz blockade tightens toward Sunday deadline
3. Zambia votes as Hichilema seeks second term
4. Colombia quake toll reaches 265, rescue winds down
5. North Korea fires second missile before allied drills
6. Red Sea cargo attack kills four, IMO protests
7. NATO allies condemn Russian airspace breaches
8. Putin visits disputed Iturup, Japan protests
9. Balochistan blast and operation kill eighteen
10. Ferry fire off Lombok leaves one dead, 211 rescued
11. Nigeria exceeds OPEC quota as Tinubu opens offshore
12. Kariba boat capsize declared a state of disaster
13. Venezuela government and opposition finish first round
14. Cook Islands votes on China ties and deep-sea mining
15. IMF staff reach Guinea agreement worth 439 million
16. Items to Monitor

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