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AI summaryThe death toll from back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to at least 235, with thousands injured and missing. The US, Germany, France, and Spain have pledged aid, while interim President Delcy Rodriguez visited the epicenter in La Guaira.
AI summaryAfghanistan's Taliban government has ordered a nationwide ban on smartphone use by civil servants, effective mid-June. The order, attributed to Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, has disrupted official work and drawn warnings from rights activists about further restrictions on access to information.
AI summaryTwo powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 235 people and injuring thousands, with rescue efforts underway in the hardest-hit La Guaira region. The U.S. pledged $150 million in aid and waived some sanctions, while Venezuelans abroad organized donation drives.
AI summaryNorth Korean leader Kim Jong-un supervised tests of a new multiple rocket launcher and other weapons, state media reported, as part of efforts to modernize artillery and missile systems. The tests occurred on the anniversary of the Korean War and drew attention to Seoul's delayed announcement of the launch.
AI summaryEcuador secured a place in the World Cup's last 32 with a 2-1 comeback win over Germany, while Ivory Coast's victory over Curacao clinched second place in Group E. Curacao earned their first-ever World Cup point in a goalless draw against Ecuador, thanks to 15 saves by goalkeeper Eloy Room.
AI summaryTwo powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 188 people and leaving thousands injured. The hardest-hit area is La Guaira, declared a disaster zone, with parts of the capital also affected. As rescue efforts continue, the USGS estimates the death toll could climb into the thousands.
AI summaryKenya observed the second anniversary of the 2024 anti-government protests with heavy police deployments, roadblocks, and detentions in Nairobi. Activists and victims' families demanded justice and compensation, while President Ruto defended the security measures and announced a compensation fund.
AI summaryThe UN's International Maritime Organization has paused its evacuation of ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo ship was struck by a projectile off Oman. The attack has raised concerns about the safety of the new transit routes and the stability of the recent US-Iran ceasefire.
AI summaryOman and Iran are at odds over temporary shipping corridors in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned that only Tehran-designated routes are safe. The dispute, which threatens a fragile US-Iran ceasefire, centers on control of the strategic waterway and maritime fees.
AI summaryThe Trump administration has formally asked Congress for $87.6 billion in additional spending, with roughly $67 billion earmarked for Defense Department needs linked to the war with Iran. The request, sent by the Office of Management and Budget, also covers farm aid and Ebola response funding and arrives amid congressional resistance and a recent war-powers vote.
AI summaryRussia and Belarus have denied reports that Moscow is pressuring Minsk to open a new front in the Ukraine war. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says Moscow wants Belarus more involved, while Belarusian Defence Minister Viktor Khrenin accuses the West of stoking tension and trying to drag Belarus into the conflict.
AI summaryA series of powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing hundreds and leaving thousands missing. International aid and rescue teams are mobilizing as the country faces its worst natural disaster in over a century.
AI summaryTwo powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, toppling buildings in Caracas and trapping people under rubble. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez confirmed at least 164 dead and nearly 1,000 injured, while a website tracking missing people listed over 24,000 as unaccounted for. The USGS predicted the death toll could run into the thousands.
AI summaryTwo powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The interim leader declared a state of emergency, with reports of casualties and damage across Caracas and the northern coast.
AI summaryBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation timeline following Andy Burnham's decisive victory in the Makerfield by-election. The move, reported by the Jerusalem Post, marks a significant shift in UK politics as Burnham is poised to succeed him as Labour leader and prime minister.
AI summaryNATO members are set to pledge €70 billion in military aid to Ukraine for 2026 and at least equivalent levels in 2027 at a summit in Ankara. The pledge, which includes €30 billion annually from an EU loan, reflects a shift toward European and Canadian funding amid US reluctance to contribute directly. However, reports differ on the final figure, with some suggesting a lower amount, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has urged restraint on new financial commitments.
AI summaryIran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has rejected US claims that Tehran's unfrozen assets will be used to buy American agricultural goods, while US officials insist the funds will be spent on US products. The dispute highlights differing interpretations of the recent US-Iran framework agreement.
AI summaryThe US Senate rejected a war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's authority over Iran, hours after Trump berated Republican senators. The measure failed 47-50-1, with key Republicans like Bill Cassidy and Rand Paul changing their votes, while Trump praised the outcome on Truth Social.
AI summaryThe IDF denies reports of a partial withdrawal from southern Lebanon, while a US State Department official claims Israel has pulled back from some buffer zones. Trilateral talks in Washington continue on defining 'pilot zones' for Lebanese army control.
AI summaryOil prices have dropped to levels not seen since before the Iran war began in late February, as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz gradually resumes following a US-Iran interim deal. The resumption has allowed stranded tankers, including Iraqi crude cargoes, to exit the Gulf, though analysts caution that a sustained recovery hinges on a final peace pact.