The death toll from twin powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela has risen to 1,430, with 3,200 people injured, according to media reports. The Guardian reported that around 3,200 people were injured and about 3,100 were left homeless after the disaster, citing the National Assembly president in a statement on state television. Rescuers are still searching More
Iran and the United States traded fresh attacks in the Gulf on Sunday, with both sides accusing each other of violating an interim agreement signed less than two weeks ago to end their four-month-long war, as tensions rose over control of the Strait of Hormuz and the future of the fragile ceasefire. Shortly after President More
At least three Pakistani security personnel have been killed and two others injured after armed men attacked a Rangers headquarters in the southern port city of Karachi, media reports said on Sunday. Four attackers were also killed in the assault on the Rangers compound in the Gulistan-i-Jauhar area on Saturday evening, Al Jazeera reported. According More
Afghan wushu athletes Mohammad Khalid Hotak and Shahzada Safi have secured bronze medals at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Wushu Championships. The two Afghan athletes are scheduled to compete tomorrow (Sunday) for silver medals against opponents from Iran and Hong Kong. In a post on X handle, the General Directorate of the Olympic, Physical Education and More
At least 920 people have been killed and nearly 4,000 others injured following devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, according to media reports. CNN reported that search-and-rescue teams were continuing efforts to reach people trapped under rubble, while concerns were growing that the critical window for rescuing survivors was closing. According to the report, at least 920 More
Lebanon and Israel have inked a framework agreement aimed at ending the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah following several days of US-mediated talks, media reports said on Saturday. The agreement was signed in Washington on Friday and was described by US officials as the “first step” towards achieving lasting peace, Al Jazeera reported. US Secretary More
The United States (US) has carried out airstrikes on targets in Iran, while Tehran has targeted US military positions in the region in response. US President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social on Friday that Iran had launched at least four armed drones towards ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Following the incident, the US More
The death toll in the back-to-back earthquakes that devastated Venezuela’s northern coast on Wednesday has risen to 235, while more than 4,300 people have been injured, according to reports. Speaking on the state-run Venezolana de Televisión (VTV), Health Minister Carlos Alvarado said medical teams are working around the clock across affected areas, Anadolu News Agency More
Japan faced widespread transport disruptions on Friday as authorities warned of heavy rainfall and landslide risks linked to two approaching tropical storms, prompting evacuation orders for around 1 million people. Reuters reported that more than 200 flights were cancelled, dozens of train services were suspended, and several expressways were closed, according to the land ministry. More
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has warned that powerful earthquakes in Venezuela could result in extremely high casualties and widespread destruction. Initial estimates suggest that the death toll could range between 10,000 and 100,000 people. Reuters reported that strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, on Wednesday afternoon, causing buildings to collapse, trapping More
