Back in July, the Colombian magazine Semana asked: “What if it happened in Colombia?”. Now the earthquake has struck: more than 130 dead and nearly 600 injured. Two similar earthquakes, but very different political responses and circumstances

The regime may blame everything on the external enemy (there is talk of $144 billion in damages), but the economic squeeze is putting pressure on the vulnerabilities that the Pasdaran have created at the expense of citizens through years of deficits covered by the Central Bank, under-investment, corruption and resources diverted to allied militias

The German Energy Minister warns that the party “raises concerns” regarding foreign investment, and surveys of business leaders confirm this warning. The lesson also applies to Italy and the current ruling coalition

Internal factions within the Iranian regime are at loggerheads over the reopening of the Strait, and the appointment of Mohsen Rezaei strengthens the hardliners. Trump rejects the claims for compensation, stating, “It was never mentioned in any of the meetings. Now I, too, am seeking compensation from Iran,” he wrote on Truth

Under the agreement, Israel must not withdraw from the Strip until Hamas has been disarmed. The safeguards needed against terrorists and on-the-ground initiatives, beyond the smoke and mirrors of the election campaign (not just Bibi’s)