16 Bangladeshis killed in sofa factory fire in Riyadh on Sunday, Saudi Arabia's Expatriates' Welfare Ministry says. Bangladesh embassy coordinating with Saudi authorities on victim identification. Arabia

Oman's Environment Authority says oil slick from grounded vessel Caroline Bezengi off Dhofar has expanded to ~390 sq km, with 121 km further northeastward advance forecast over the next 48 hours.

Omani authorities said the oil slick from the grounded vessel 'Caroline Bezengi' off the southern Dhofar Governorate has expanded to about 390 square kilometers, with satellite imagery confirming continued pollution. Technical teams are inspecting the hull, assessing damage, identifying leakage sources, and working to transfer the vessel's oil cargo before salvage operations.

Colombia declares national disaster after 7.4 quake kills over 70 nationwide; President de la Espriella chairs disaster response committee. Toll includes 29 in departmental capitals.

Colombia declared a state of national disaster on Monday after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the country's west earlier in the day, killing more than 70 people nationwide, including 29 in departmental capital cities, according to Asocapitales. President Abelardo de la Espriella chaired a special disaster management committee meeting and announced the decision.

Earthquake death toll in Colombia rises to 55, BluRadio reports — an increase from the previous count.

The death toll from an earthquake in Colombia has risen to 55, according to BluRadio.

At least 20 buildings collapsed in Cali, Colombia after a powerful earthquake; mayor says people are trapped under the rubble.

At least 20 buildings collapsed in the Colombian city of Cali following a powerful earthquake, with people trapped under the rubble, according to the mayor.