Colombia’s prison agency said on Tuesday that at least 49 inmates died and 30 were injured after a fire broke out during an overnight riot in a prison in the southwestern Colombian city of Tulua. State National Penitentiary and Prison Institute Director Tito Castellanos made statements about the incident. “The inmates lighted some mats, and a conflagration occurred that unfortunately triggered the death of 49 prisoners,” Castellanos said.

Castellanos announced that the Tulua fire department was able to control the fire in the unit which houses some 180 inmates and evacuate the injured inmates to local health centers. He added that some guards were injured when they tried to help the inmates, and no prisoner escaped during the riot. Colombian President Ivan Duque lamented the events and expressed his solidarity with the families of the deceased. Meanwhile, President-elect Gustavo Petro also regretted what happened in the prison and sent his condolences to the bereaved families.

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Iran Warns Europe Over Nuclear Dispute

On Jun 6, 2025

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi issued a stern warning to the UK, Germany, and France, accusing them of making a “new strategic mistake” regarding Tehran’s nuclear program. In a social media post, Arakchi said, “Iran will give a tough and determined response to the violation of its rights,” criticizing the European trio for backing a resolution against Iran at the IAEA Board of Governors.

Arakchi condemned the move as baseless, recalling past disputes in 2005 which led to the expansion of Iran’s uranium enrichment. “Have these three really not learned any lessons in the last twenty years?” he said.

Meanwhile, the IAEA reported on May 31 that Iran’s 60% enriched uranium stockpile had grown from 274.8 kg in February to 408.6 kg by May 17. In response, the UK, Germany, and France are reportedly preparing to refer Iran’s file to the UN Security Council, which could activate the “snapback” mechanism and reimpose UN sanctions.

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At least 49 die in prison riot in Colombia, says prison agency

Iran Warns Europe Over Nuclear Dispute