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Countries around the world, including the US, Iran, and Cuba, have pledged aid to Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes struck the country on Wednesday, leaving hundreds dead and injured. The death toll estimates vary, with official figures rising to at least 235.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said Iran's pledge not to build nuclear weapons requires a 'very strong' verification system, as the US and Iran negotiate a permanent settlement. The nuclear programme remains a key sticking point, with contrasting information on UN inspectors' access and an uncertain fate for Iran's enriched uranium stockpile.
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem reiterated demands for Israel's complete and unconditional withdrawal from Lebanese territory, calling the US-brokered agreement a 'humiliation' and 'null.' The statements come amid ongoing US-mediated talks and a fragile ceasefire.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi says inspectors will gain access to Iranian nuclear sites under the interim US-Iran agreement, despite conflicting signals from Tehran. The accord outlines 60 days of talks, with inspections and uranium downblending among the key issues.
Iran's foreign ministry has condemned a joint statement by the US secretary of state and Gulf Cooperation Council foreign ministers, calling it 'interventionist, irresponsible and provocative'. Tehran dismissed US security commitments as rhetoric, rejected accusations over its nuclear and missile programs, and urged regional states to prevent third parties from using their territory against Iran.
A Paris court ruled that TotalEnergies must account for greenhouse gas emissions from its clients' use of its products, applying France's corporate duty of vigilance law to climate change for the first time. The company has six months to amend its vigilance plan, though the court stopped short of imposing production cuts or halting new fossil fuel projects.
Twin earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 235 people and wounding over 4,300. International rescue teams are racing to find survivors, with the US pledging $150 million in aid.
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela near the capital, killing at least 235 people and injuring thousands. Rescue efforts continue as international teams arrive, with the US pledging $150 million in aid.
Candidates endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani won several Democratic primaries in New York, including three congressional races, according to Jerusalem Post reporting. The results have prompted discussion of implications for the Democratic Party’s stance on Israel, with reactions from pro-Israel groups, Jewish leaders, and President Donald Trump. Victories included Brad Lander over Dan Goldman and wins by Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier.
Two 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.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds force commander Esmail Qaani threatened Israel, demanding its withdrawal from Lebanon. Meanwhile, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi accused Italy and Romania of complicity in US attacks on Iran, while Italy denied the allegation, saying it authorized only technical and logistical flights.
The International Maritime Organization has temporarily halted its plan to evacuate over 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo ship was struck by an unknown projectile. The incident occurred despite a recent US-Iran memorandum of understanding, and Iran has not claimed responsibility. The IMO had earlier announced the evacuation would proceed with regional cooperation.
The 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.
At the annual Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdansk, Polish and Ukrainian officials struck a conciliatory tone despite President Zelenskyy's absence amid historical disputes. Ukraine expects to sign over 160 agreements worth more than €10 billion, and the EU confirmed the first tranche of a €90 billion loan.
Oman 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.
Nigeria's Senate has passed a bill to amend the constitution, allowing states to establish their own police forces alongside the federal police. The proposed change aims to decentralize policing and address the country's security challenges, but still requires further legislative steps before becoming law.
The US Supreme Court ruled in favor of Bayer, blocking thousands of lawsuits alleging Roundup causes cancer. The 7-2 decision overturned a Missouri verdict and limited state-level failure-to-warn claims, citing federal EPA authority. Bayer hailed the ruling, while critics and environmental groups denounced it.
The UN Security Council and other international actors have warned of an imminent risk of mass atrocities in el-Obeid, as Rapid Support Forces troops gather around the strategic North Kordofan city. The war, ongoing since April 2023, has displaced over 14 million people and caused an estimated death toll between 40,000 and 250,000. This article examines the latest developments and the key claims surrounding the potential offensive.
A 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.
Two 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.