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Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, causing widespread destruction and a rising death toll. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency, while Russia, the EU, and Germany offered assistance. As rescue efforts continue, officials report varying casualty figures and significant damage, including in the hardest-hit state of La Guaira.
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing at least 32 people and injuring more than 700, according to interim president Delcy Rodriguez. The quakes destroyed buildings in Caracas, triggered a state of emergency, and prompted rescue efforts amid fears of high casualties.
A special committee constituted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has recommended major changes to the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organisation) Amendment Bill 2026, focusing on right-of-way provisions. The bill, already approved by the National Assembly, faces objections from the Senate over telecom tower installation. Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar and IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja defended the bill as essential for modern connectivity while assuring property rights protections.
The Auditor General of Pakistan's 399-page report, laid before the National Assembly, reveals billions in irregularities, including Rs117.8bn under-realised super tax, non-deposited arms licence receipts, and procedural violations across ministries.
A viral clip from the US-Iran talks in Switzerland sparked online claims that Qatar's Prime Minister snubbed US Vice President JD Vance. The Qatari PM and the White House have both rejected the narrative, with officials pointing to Iranian propaganda and the video being taken out of context.
President Donald Trump cancelled the signing of a bipartisan housing bill, demanding Congress first pass the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship and photo ID to vote. The move escalates tensions with Senate Republicans as the housing measure had broad support.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi says UN inspections of Iran's nuclear sites will occur, citing a memorandum with the US. Iran's deputy foreign minister counters that inspector access depends on a final agreement, while President Trump warns of halting talks if inspections are refused.
US President Donald Trump stated that Iran is making 'very big concessions' in negotiations with the United States, as reported by TASS. A memorandum of understanding for a ceasefire was reportedly signed, with talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan. Trump also discussed a potential deal with regional leaders, including Israel's prime minister.
Pakistani police rescued a French woman and her five children from a mud-brick home in northwest Pakistan, where she said she had been held captive and abused by her husband for over a decade. The husband has been arrested, and authorities are coordinating with the French embassy on her repatriation.
The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing new steps to ensure justice for crimes against peacekeepers, citing nearly 1,100 peacekeeper deaths since 1948 and a persistently low prosecution rate. The resolution, sponsored by Pakistan and Denmark, mandates fact-collection and support for investigations, and stresses host countries' responsibility to prosecute perpetrators.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has rejected Iran's proposal to charge service fees for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a path to 'total chaos'. The dispute is a key sticking point in ongoing US-Iran negotiations, with Gulf states also voicing concerns over Iran's regional role.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer concluded a two-day visit to New Delhi, with both sides reporting substantial progress in talks on a bilateral trade agreement. The visit aimed to finalize an interim deal and set the stage for a comprehensive BTA, though challenges remain over farm sector access and tariff rates.
As Tehran and Washington near an interim understanding, Iranian markets have rallied and hardliners are pushing back. While the memorandum has survived its first rocky days, Iranians remain cautiously optimistic about the path ahead.
High-level US-Iran talks in Switzerland concluded with a 60-day roadmap toward a final agreement, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan. The talks included IAEA inspections, a temporary US oil license, and a Lebanon deconfliction cell, though Israeli criticism highlights unresolved concerns.
As Israel and Lebanon hold talks in Washington, a US-backed proposal would have Lebanese troops, trained and vetted by Washington, take over some territory Israeli forces captured during the war with Hezbollah. Discussions also touch on a buffer zone and the broader regional ceasefire.
A road in Hyderabad, India, has been renamed 'Donald Trump Avenue' near the US consulate, drawing criticism from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling party, which called it 'hypocrisy.' The move, described as a tribute to the US, highlights deteriorating US-India ties during Trump's second term.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that the US-Iran memorandum of understanding represents a US declaration of defeat, and rejected external involvement in the Middle East's political and security order during a Baku meeting of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC.
Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said the Islamabad MoU and Lake Lucerne Summit reinforce faith in dialogue, highlighting Pakistan's role in US-Iran de-escalation. He also discussed efforts to free 11 Pakistani seafarers held by Somali pirates.
A new Pew Research Center survey across 36 countries finds only 23% of adults trust President Donald Trump on world affairs, with confidence dropping in most nations with trend data. Views of the US itself are also largely negative, and assessments of its reliability and role are worsening.
Mediators Qatar and Pakistan announced a deconfliction cell involving the US, Iran, Lebanon and others to curb military operations in Lebanon and prevent escalation between Israel and Hezbollah. Israeli leaders rejected the arrangement for excluding Israel and giving Iran a role, while US Vice President JD Vance described it as a step to protect both Lebanese sovereignty and Israeli security.