Colombia’s would-be presidential contender Miguel Uribe shot, wounded | Politics News

The senator’s wife says he ‘is fighting for his life’ after being shot at a campaign event in Bogota. Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, a possible candidate in the country’s presidential election next year, has been shot and wounded in the country’s capital, Bogota, according to authorities. The 39-year-old senator, who was shot on Saturday during…

Earthquake in Afghanistan Today 3.8 magnitude

Earthquake in Afghanistan Today: An earthquake of magnitude 3.8 on the Richter Scale jolted Afghanistan on Sunday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. In a post on X, the NCS said, “EQ of M:…

Pick of BL commodities – June 8, 2025

1. Gold investors sold their holdings in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) during May, ending the inflows witnessed since December 2024, mainly on outflows witnessed in North America and Asia, data from the World Gold Council (WGC) showed on Friday.  Read more here. 2. There is a fear that the oilseeds acreage may fall during the current…

Trump deploys National Guard to quell protests against ICE in Los Angeles | Protests News

White House says the US president is deploying 2,000 guardsmen to address ‘lawlessness’ as protests against immigration raids continue. United States President Donald Trump is deploying 2,000 National Guard troops to the city of Los Angeles in California, where an immigration crackdown has triggered protests and clashes for a second day. The White House said…