Colombia Earthquake: A 7.4-magnitude quake hit western Colombia on Aug. 10, killing at least 132 people and injuring 570+ as rescuers race to pull survivors from collapsed buildings; Pereira, Cali, Quibdó, Manizales and Armenia were placed on red alert, with airports disrupted and a national disaster declared. Armenia–Azerbaijan Peace Track: Armenia and Azerbaijan, with the U.S., marked the one-year anniversary of the White House peace summit with a joint statement praising progress and reaffirming the roadmap toward lasting peace. TRIPP & Regional Connectivity: Armenian lawmakers say TRIPP faces no political obstacles even amid Iran–U.S. tensions, while officials discuss possible new gas supply options linked to the project. Foreign Outreach: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met Arab ambassadors accredited to Armenia, stressing new initiatives to deepen ties and discussing TRIPP and COP17 preparations; he also spoke by phone with Lithuania’s PM after her reappointment. Church Trial: Armenia’s criminal case against Catholicos Karekin II and six bishops has been transferred to Judge Serzh Rushanyan, as legal and civic groups continue to criticize the prosecution. Energy & Security Politics: Russia signals CSTO voting rights could be revoked over Armenia’s frozen participation, while Armenia says it sees no way back.