Colombia: Chocó struck by an earthquake measuring 7.4, at least 331 people dead, 4,505 injured, more than 449,000 people affected across 16 departments, particularly in Pereira, Cali and Quibdó 10/08. National state of emergency declared.
Persian Gulf : Further suspension of Air France flights and United States call for people to leave the region 01/08, amid renewed tensions. Exchange of strikes between Iran and the US (5 killed on Larak Island 30-31/08; in retaliation, Iran launched missiles and drones at military bases in Jordan (8 intercepted) and the UAE (drone shot down). Repeated Houthi strikes in Yemen (at least 58 killed 6-7/08 and in Marib and Hadramaut), and against Saudi sites and oil tankers.
Indonesia: Earthquake measuring 7.7 in Flores 15/08, leaving at least 111 people dead and causing significant material damage, continued aftershocks for 2 weeks.
Nepal/Tibet (China): At least 1,066 people killed and 4,462 missing, including 844 foreign tourists, in deadly flash-flooding and mudslide of the Bhote Koshi, affecting Gyirong (Tibet) and the districts of Rasuwa and Nuwakot (Nepal) 26/08.
Niger: Attempted coup 29/08: large-scale fighting broke out in Niamey between mutinous soldiers and the Presidential Guard, including at Air Base 101. Although the mutiny is reported to have been quashed, the situation remains unstable.
DRC: Ebola outbreak death toll rises to over 2,500 with more than 5,000 cases as of the 21/08. Outbreak spread to Bas-Uélé Province. Travel restrictions in place in areas under rebel control. Roadmap agreed between Kinshasa and M23.
PMPR September 2026
