World News Updates: Trump secretly switched to smaller plane in Turkey due to Iranian threat
Trump had taken the newly renovated Qatari-donated jet to Ankara for the NATO summit but he unexpectedly used an older Air Force One when departing the country, a move that prompted questions about the newer plane's security.
by Mashkoora Khan · The Indian Express · JoinUS President Donald Trump secretly left Turkey on a different aircraft than the one the White House publicly said he was using, the Washington Post reported Monday, in a move triggered by a threat from Iran. Trump had flown to Ankara for the NATO summit aboard the newly renovated Air Force One, a jet donated by Qatar, marking the plane’s first international trip. But when he left Turkey, he switched to an older Air Force One instead, a decision that has raised fresh questions about how secure the new aircraft actually is.
Meanwhile, in Colombia, the death toll from Monday’s 7.4 magnitude earthquake has climbed past 132, with dozens more injured after buildings collapsed across the western part of the country. The quake, the strongest to hit Colombia this century, was centred in the remote Chocó department and was felt as far as Bogotá and neighbouring Ecuador, Venezuela and Panama. President Abelardo de la Espriella has declared a national disaster and pledged full government support as rescue teams search for survivors trapped under rubble.
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Aug 11, 2026 09:20 AM IST
Columbia Earthquake: What help is coming from other countries?
Support has come in from across the world:
The United States is sending $15.5 million for shelter, food, and emergency needs, the State Department said on X. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is “closely monitoring” the situation and stands “ready to support.”
The European Union is using its Copernicus satellite system to help with rescue efforts, according to EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.
El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, offered rescue personnel and equipment.
Colombian singer Karol G said her foundation, Con Cora, is working to help affected families. Fellow artist Shakira also shared a message of support.
The US Geological Survey says deep earthquakes like Monday’s tend to be less destructive than quakes that break closer to the surface, though they can still damage buildings and produce strong aftershocks. An estimated 1.5 million people felt shaking close to magnitude seven.
Aug 11, 2026 09:00 AM IST
US judge dismisses criminal case against Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani
The US District Court for the Eastern District of New York has permanently dismissed the criminal case against Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani, and former Adani Green CEO Vneet Jaain, ending nearly two years of fraud and bribery proceedings, according to Reuters.
Judge Nicholas Garaufis granted the Justice Department's request to drop the charges after seeking sworn statements from the defendants confirming no deal had been made in exchange, and after finding that claims about the company's anti-bribery policies were too vague for investors to have relied on. The dismissal is with prejudice, meaning the charges cannot be refiled, though the court made no finding on whether the original allegations were true. Adani said he welcomed the decision "with humility and deep respect for the judicial process."
Aug 11, 2026 07:48 AM IST
Trump took secret flight out of Turkey due to Iran threat, the Washington Post reports
US President Donald Trump secretly left Turkey on a different aircraft than the one the White House publicly said he was using, the Washington Post reported Monday, in a move triggered by a threat from Iran. Trump had flown to Ankara for the NATO summit aboard the newly renovated Air Force One, a jet donated by Qatar, marking the plane's first international trip. But when he left Turkey, he switched to an older Air Force One instead, a decision that has raised fresh questions about how secure the new aircraft actually is.
The switch came at a tense moment. Hostilities with Iran, which borders Turkey, were escalating at the time, and the threat reportedly centered on a possible assassination attempt against Trump. Before leaving Ankara, Trump posted on Truth Social that he would fly the older, "baby blue" Air Force One "for old time's sake" to RAF Mildenhall in Britain, while the newer plane made a separate stop at the same base so US service members could tour it.
Aug 11, 2026 06:21 AM IST
US committing $15.5 million for earthquake response in Colombia
The United States is committing $15.5 million in funding to Colombia for shelter, food, protection and earthquake assessments after a magnitude 7.4 quake struck the country today, the states department announced on X.
“We are united in prayer with the Colombian people and stand ready to support President (Abelardo de la Espriella) and his government as they assess the needs on the ground,” the State Department said in a statement.
Aug 11, 2026 05:57 AM IST
What help is coming from other countries?
Support has come in from across the world:
The United States is sending $15.5 million for shelter, food, and emergency needs, the State Department said on X. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is "closely monitoring" the situation and stands "ready to support."
The European Union is using its Copernicus satellite system to help with rescue efforts, according to EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.
El Salvador's president, Nayib Bukele, offered rescue personnel and equipment.
Colombian singer Karol G said her foundation, Con Cora, is working to help affected families. Fellow artist Shakira also shared a message of support.
Aug 11, 2026 05:05 AM IST
Colombia earthquake death toll passes 111 as rescuers search collapsed buildings
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake tore through western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people and injuring 87 in the country's strongest quake this century. The disaster flattened dozens of buildings across multiple regions, prompting President Abelardo de la Espriella to declare a state of national disaster as rescue teams race to pull survivors from the rubble.
Key points:
Death toll and destruction: At least 111 people have died and 87 were injured after the quake struck western Colombia on Monday morning. Roughly 1,600 buildings were damaged, including 61 that collapsed entirely.
National emergency declared: President de la Espriella declared a state of disaster and emergency funding for recovery efforts, saying his government had deployed all its capabilities to protect lives and deliver aid. He plans to visit the disaster zone.
Epicenter and reach: The quake struck near San Jose Del Palmar in the remote Chocó region around 7:30am local time, with tremors felt as far as Bogotá, 250 miles away, and across Ecuador, Venezuela and Panama. Two aftershocks, magnitude 2.8 and 4.8, followed.
Regional casualties: Pereira was the hardest-hit city, with 40 deaths reported by the mayor. Chocó reported 12 deaths, while Valle del Cauca reported 27, including three children and 15 in Cali.
International response: The US, France, Mexico, Brazil and Ecuador offered support. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is closely monitoring the situation, noting the disaster follows two earthquakes in Venezuela less than two months ago that killed more than 6,100 people.
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