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Venezuela's government confirmed the arrival of 1,600 foreign rescue workers as twin earthquakes left nearly 200 confirmed dead and over 1,500 injured, with USGS models suggesting deaths could exceed 10,000. Rescue efforts in La Guaira face equipment shortages and looting, while international aid, including $150 million from the US, is being mobilized.
Rescuers in Venezuela pulled an 18-day-old baby alive from a collapsed building 32 hours after twin earthquakes struck. The mother was rescued an hour later. At least 920 people were killed and over 3,360 injured, with the UN estimating up to 6.76 million people may be affected.
Israel and Lebanon, with US mediation, signed a trilateral framework agreement in Washington aimed at ending their conflict. The deal outlines a sequenced process for Lebanese sovereignty and Hezbollah's disarmament, but does not mandate immediate Israeli withdrawal. Hezbollah rejected the agreement, while regional actors like the UAE expressed cautious optimism.
During a visit to Beijing, Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman secured Chinese assurances of technical and financial support for the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project. China's Foreign Ministry stated that cooperation with Bangladesh does not target any third party. The two countries also agreed to strengthen collaboration in broader water resource management.
Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy, chair of the Civil Commission on Oct. 7 crimes, presented the 'Silenced No More' report to the UN Human Rights Council, documenting 13 patterns of sexual violence by Hamas. The report introduces the term 'kinocidal sexual violence' and calls for international recognition of these crimes.
The United States and Iran exchanged military strikes in the Gulf region, with Washington responding to an alleged Iranian drone attack on a cargo ship and Tehran retaliating against US targets. The escalation threatens a fragile ceasefire agreed in mid-June, though reports indicate both sides have agreed to halt attacks and meet in Qatar for talks.
Russia's Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Alexander Trofimov stated that Moscow seeks to systematically nullify the effect of Western sanctions by diversifying trade ties and creating alternative mechanisms. He also said Russia is not initiating discussions on lifting sanctions but considers their entrenchment unacceptable, and that Western attempts to economically strangle Russia have failed.
Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, struck northern Venezuela, killing hundreds and leaving tens of thousands missing. Rescue teams from around the world are working against the clock to find survivors, with authorities declaring a state of emergency and the UN warning of a massive humanitarian need.
Israel and Lebanon signed a US-brokered framework agreement in Washington on Friday, described by Secretary of State Marco Rubio as 'the beginning of the beginning.' The deal, which does not include Hezbollah, aims to restore Lebanese sovereignty and dismantle the militant group, but faces warnings of civil war from Hezbollah officials.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has filed a case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice, accusing it of breaching international conventions and bearing responsibility for decades of violence in eastern Congo. The DRC seeks reparations for victims and the state, while Rwanda has yet to respond and has long denied backing the M23 rebels.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has called for independent investigations into deaths in US immigration custody, citing a surge in fatalities. At least 19 people have died in detention this year, with mortality rates at their highest in over a decade, according to multiple reports.
The US military has launched fresh strikes on Iran following President Trump's accusation that Tehran carried out a drone attack on a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident has raised regional tensions, prompting a pause in a UN-coordinated evacuation of seafarers. Iran has responded that passage through the strait must be coordinated with its authorities.
The UN's International Maritime Organization has temporarily paused its evacuation of stranded vessels from the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo ship was attacked. Iran has criticised the plan, while the IMO works with countries to resume operations.
US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of a 'foolish violation' of the ceasefire after a drone struck a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The UN's shipping agency paused plans to evacuate stranded sailors, and oil prices fell sharply.
Two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela have killed at least 589 people and injured nearly 3,000, according to acting President Delcy Rodríguez. International rescue teams from at least 17 countries are arriving to help search for survivors, with India and China among those offering aid.
A UN Commission of Inquiry has accused Israeli authorities of deliberately targeting Palestinian children in Gaza, alleging genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. The report documents over 20,000 child deaths and outlines abuses in the West Bank, while Israel rejects the findings as biased.
John Bolton, former national security adviser to Donald Trump, pleaded guilty to illegally retaining classified information. He faces up to five years in prison, a $2.25 million fine, and other penalties under a plea deal. Sentencing is scheduled for October 28.
A United Nations-mandated commission has found Israel committed genocide in Gaza, arguing that deliberate attacks on Palestinian children were intended to destroy Palestinians as a group. The Israeli government rejected the report as defamatory, while the inquiry documents over 20,000 child deaths, wounding of 40,000, and orphaning of more than 58,500.
The Bank of Russia has set the official dollar rate at 77.0611 rubles for June 27-29, 2026, up 1 ruble and 42.64 kopecks from the previous figure. The euro and yuan also rose against the ruble.
International rescue teams and aid arrive in Venezuela nearly two days after twin earthquakes struck near Caracas, killing at least 920 people and leaving more than 50,000 missing. The United States sends a senior military official to coordinate relief, while the government declares a state of emergency and pledges a $200m reconstruction fund.