Death toll rises after twin earthquakes The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday, June 24, has climbed to 1,430, as rescue teams continue searching through collapsed buildings and damaged neighborhoods. Authorities in several countries have confirmed that their citizens were among those killed, while many foreign nationals remain missing in the disaster-hit areas. The earthquakes have triggered a broad international respon

Heatwave raises health concerns across Europe More than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded in Europe since June 21 as a severe heatwave continues to affect large parts of the continent, according to the World Health Organization. The warning came as millions of people faced another weekend of extreme temperatures, with the intense weather system gradually moving eastward and placing growing pressure on public health services. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Gh

The Modi Seychelles visit is expected to deepen maritime security, infrastructure, trade and tourism ties as Seychelles marks 50 years of independence and the two countries commemorate five decades of diplomatic relations. Seychelles Foreign Minister Barry Faure said the trip could lift the partnership to a “qualitatively higher level” as both sides advance plans discussed during President Patrick Herminie’s February visit to India. Modi Seychelles visit put

A magnitude 6.2 Afghanistan earthquake sent tremors across Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, and other parts of northern India on Saturday, June 27, 2026. No deaths, injuries or property damage had been reported in the initial information available after the quake. 6.2 Afghanistan earthquake sends tremors across Delhi India’s National Centre for Seismology said the earthquake occurred at 7:04:51 p.m. IST on Saturday, Jun

5.4 magnitude earthquake reported in Pakistan A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck parts of Pakistan on Saturday morning,June 27,2026 according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre. The seismic event was recorded by monitoring systems that track tectonic activity across the region. Initial data indicates moderate intensity shaking, though the full extent of

BEIJING — A small aircraft reportedly crashed into CITIC Tower in Beijing’s central business district at about 6:00 p.m. China Standard Time on Friday, June 26, 2026. The Beijing plane crash damaged part of the tower’s glass facade and sent debris toward streets below. The 108-story building, widely known as China Zun, stands 528 meters, or 1,732 feet, tall and is Beijing’s tallest skyscraper. Beijing Plane Crash Prompts Evacuation A fi

A video circulating online featuring former Russian volunteer commander Alexander Lunin has triggered discussion about possible internal strain within sections of Russia’s military. In the recording, he suggests that prolonged combat operations in Ukraine have created growing frustration among some soldiers, though no independent verification supports claims of organized unrest. The remarks have drawn attention because public criticism linke

A recent round of discussions between the United States and Gulf Cooperation Council members centered on the future of Gaza, with a strong emphasis on preventing forced displacement and prioritizing civilian safety. The participating sides underscored that any population movement must remain voluntary and reversible, rejecting any framework that would permanently alter the demographic structure of the territory. The talks also reflected growin

The gathering in Dalian under the World Economic Forum’s “Summer Davos” platform brought together policymakers, business leaders and economists at a time when global growth signals are weakening. The discussions reflected a clear shift in tone: confidence in stable trade expansion is fading, replaced by concern over fragmentation and competing economic blocs. US–China

Powerful Earthquakes Shake Venezuela and Japan Two major earthquakes measuring magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing widespread destruction, infrastructure damage, and panic across affected regions. The tremors brought daily life to a standstill as roads cracked, buildings collapsed, and emergency services were deployed to assess the situ

Trump Raises Concerns Over NATO Support During Iran Conflict US President Donald Trump has expressed strong criticism of several NATO allies, stating that they failed to adequately support the United States during its recent military confrontation involving Iran. Speaking during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House, Trump said he was dis

Double Earthquake Sequence Strikes Venezuela Two strong earthquakes measuring magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening,June 24th 2026  according to data released by the United States Geological Survey. The agency confirmed that the second quake, measured at magnitude 7.5, occurred just 39 seconds after the initial 7.2 tremor, forming what exper

Reports emerging from diplomatic channels suggest that Iran has extended formal communication to India regarding participation in upcoming state-level funeral and memorial ceremonies linked to its top leadership structure. While official confirmation from either government remains limited, the development is being viewed as part of ongoing West Asia diplomatic engagement. India reviews representation strategy

Confusion over alleged discussions involving Iran’s missile capabilities in US–Iran diplomatic engagement was addressed by Pakistan after multiple conflicting interpretations surfaced from international officials. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif clarified that no such subject was included in any current structured understanding between Washington and Tehran, pushing back against circulating claims that had gained attention in diplomatic circles.

Nationwide rail disruption halts services Train operations across Germany were brought to a standstill after a nationwide failure in the railway communication network disrupted services operated by Deutsche Bahn. The state-owned operator confirmed that trains were temporarily immobilised at stations as a precautionary measure while technical teams worked to identify and resolve the fault affecting the syste