Colombia Earthquake Crisis: A 7.4-magnitude quake has devastated western Colombia, with the death toll climbing to 234 and hundreds injured as rescuers race through collapsed buildings in Cali, Pereira and Chocó; Colombia has declared a national emergency and is expanding aid and emergency powers. Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace & TRIPP: On the Washington summit anniversary, Armenia and Azerbaijan reaffirmed peace commitments and discussed next steps for the TRIPP transit corridor, while Armenia’s leadership faces renewed pressure over constitutional changes tied to the process. Armenian Church on Trial: Catholicos Karekin II and bishops are facing criminal proceedings in a long-running dispute with the government, with legal arguments focused on church autonomy and state jurisdiction. Diplomacy with Arab States: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met Arab ambassadors in Yerevan, stressing cooperation on regional stability and highlighting TRIPP and Armenia’s upcoming COP17 participation. Local Governance & Taxes: Armenia’s State Revenue Committee says it found unpaid taxes linked to a passenger transport company, moving the case to economic-crimes investigators. International Ties: Australia’s PM sent congratulations to Pashinyan after his reappointment, praising Armenia’s progress toward a durable peace with Azerbaijan.