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Powerful back-to-back quakes in northern Venezuela have killed hundreds and set off an agonizing search for survivors. It is the latest ordeal for a country beset by economic and political turmoil.
Trump expands his personal branding across government, with banners and his signature set for the $1 bill President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled a rendering of a new limited-edition United States passport to mark the country’s 250th anniversary of independence — featuring his stern-faced likeness. “The USA’s new passport, which says, ‘Welcome, but be good!’” Trump … Read more
Venezuela deploys 14,000 security forces as 10 more nations join rescue efforts in La Guaira Members of the Mexican rescue team known as the “Topos Tlatelolco Rescue Brigade” huddle as they prepare to depart for Venezuela, following two earthquakes, at Benito Juarez international airport in Mexico City, Mexico June 26, 2026. REUTERS Venezuela’s government said … Read more
Supporters welcomed the agreement as a step toward curtailing Iran’s influence within Lebanon, but others took to the streets, calling it a capitulation.
The deal called for Iran to “make arrangements” for the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has interpreted that to mean it can designate which routes ships take.
Residents reported heavy gunfire and a powerful explosion in block 6 of Gulistan-e-Jauhar, sparking panic Heavy gunfire and a powerful explosion were reported in Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Jauhar on Saturday, triggering panic among residents. According to reports, intense gunfire was heard near Meteorological Chowrangi on University Road. A loud blast was also heard prior to the firing … Read more
The scale of destruction heralds a larger death toll to come, a top U.N. official says.
Naim Qassem rejects linking Israeli withdrawal to Hezbollah disarmament, calling it a dangerous red line Lebanon’s Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem . File image: Reuters Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem on Saturday rejected the framework agreement signed between Lebanon and Israel under US sponsorship, and called for Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanese territory in line with the … Read more
Europe’s June heat shatters records in Britain, France, Switzerland and Germany, with Poland next People use umbrellas and fans to protect themselves from high temperatures in Munich, Germany, June 26, 2026. REUTERS Germany and Italy endured sweltering conditions on Saturday as a heatwave linked to dozens of deaths in Western Europe spread eastwards after temperatures … Read more
Criticism of Israel’s war in Gaza, anger over the Iran war and election results in New York all suggest Israel’s solid support from Washington may be on borrowed time.