Colombia Quake Rescue: Rescuers in Pereira raced to free four people trapped in a collapsed hotel, with Venezuelan teams using thermal imaging and families clinging to rare signs of life nearly four days after the 7.4-magnitude quake. Missile Test Warning Push: The U.S. and 40+ nations demanded 24-hour advance notice for ballistic missile and space launches after China’s submarine-launched test raised safety and deconfliction concerns. Norway Royal Case: A Norwegian court extended Marius Borg Høiby’s house arrest by four weeks to Sept. 7 as his appeal against a four-year prison sentence continues. Norway Diplomacy on Afghanistan-Pakistan: Norway’s foreign minister Espen Barth Eide urged lower tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, stressing that Afghan territory must not be used for terrorism. Kashmir Backlash: India rejected Eide’s Kashmir remarks during his Pakistan visit, saying Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh are integral to India and pointing to alleged atrocities and cross-border terrorism in PoK. Arctic Wildlife Rule: A person was fined 50,000 kroner for using a foghorn that intentionally disturbed a polar bear in Svalbard. Antarctic Fishing: Norway-linked Aker BioMarine said Antarctic krill harvesting has ceased in Area 48 as the fishery closes under precautionary limits. Cruise to Norway: Virgin Voyages announced its first Scandinavia-and-Baltics season, including a Norwegian fjords itinerary with Bergen and Flåm.