Families of two football stars killed and injured in Venezuela earthquakes
Lucas Trejo of Argentina loses wife and two children while teammate’s partner dies saving their daughter‘Critical hours’ in Venezuela earthquake rescue operation – latest updatesFamily members of two professional footballers are among those killed by the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela in a catastrophe that has claimed at least 1,450 lives.Among the reported victims are the wife and two children of Lucas Trejo, an Argentinian footballer signed to Club Sport Marítimo of La Guaira. He searched through rubble in the coastal city for his wife, Yanina, and their children, Aaron and Ainhoa, for three days before their bodies were recovered by rescue workers. Continue reading...
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COMMENTARY: No diplomacy please, we’re American
• Bloomberg Opinion columnist Andreas Kluth argues that the "America First" policy is rapidly evolving into "America Alone." • The commentary highlights how President Donald Trump is accelerating the process of alienating international allies and isolating the United States.
Read original · newstribune.comUs Air Strikes On Iranian Military Targets: 'Vigilant, lethal, and ready': US unleashes fresh strikes on 10 Iranian military targets — video - The Times of India
• U.S. Navy and Air Force fighter jets conducted strikes on 10 Iranian military targets located in and near the Strait of Hormuz. • The operation, shared via video by U.S. Central Command (Centcom) on Sunday, was launched in response to an Iranian drone attack on the vessel M/T Kiku.
Read original · timesofindia.indiatimes.comUS, Iran agree to halt attacks after counter-strikes; Qatar to host Hormuz talks on Tuesday - The Times of India
• The United States and Iran have agreed to cease military counter-strikes following several days of escalation that threatened to break a fragile ceasefire. • Both nations will meet this coming Tuesday in Doha, Qatar, to engage in diplomatic discussions aimed at resolving their ongoing dispute.
Read original · timesofindia.indiatimes.comJune 28: After Iran drone attack, Qatar says citizen killed from shrapnel due to ‘military operations’
• Qatar reported that one of its citizens was killed by shrapnel resulting from "military operations" following an Iranian drone attack on June 28. • The IDF demolished a major Hezbollah tunnel, an action previously stalled by U.S. pressure, while citing a security annex that allows full freedom of action in the security zone.
Read original · timesofisrael.comRenewed Iranian attacks following U.S. strikes threaten to halt talks
• Renewed Iranian attacks following U.S. strikes have created tensions that may jeopardize ongoing diplomatic discussions between the two nations. • A Pakistani source reported to MS NOW that talks are currently on hold, though the Trump administration has denied that any meetings were canceled.
Read original · ms.nowUS-Iran conflict escalates: Tehran hits back with 'crushing response' after Trump's fresh strikes — key developments - The Times of India
• The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has collapsed following a series of fresh military strikes from both nations. • The escalation was triggered by an attack on a commercial oil tanker located in the Strait of Hormuz.
Read original · timesofindia.indiatimes.comGlobe at a glance: From US, Iran agree to halt strikes to Europe battling heatwaves – Firstpost
• The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to halt hostilities and cease strikes against one another. • In a contrasting development, Pakistan launched new military strikes against the Afghan border on Sunday.
Read original · firstpost.comIran and US trade attacks as Strait of Hormuz ceasefire falters | US-Israel war on Iran News
• Iran launched missiles and drones targeting U.S. military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait following recent U.S. strikes on Iran's southern coast. • The attacks signal a breakdown of the ceasefire in the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions between the two nations.
Read original · aljazeera.comGlobal Issues
• The United Nations continues to serve as the primary global forum for addressing transnational challenges that individual countries cannot resolve independently. • The organization focuses on its core mandates of safeguarding international peace, protecting human rights, and managing global security.
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United NationsChina Eyes a Major Opportunity in Post-War Iran
• China is positioning itself to lead the reconstruction of Iran following conflict, utilizing strategic investments and diplomacy to expand its regional influence. • The strategy involves transitioning from providing humanitarian relief to developing large-scale infrastructure, which Beijing views as a mechanism to solidify long-term energy security.
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OilPriceAP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EDT | National News
• Venezuela is facing growing public frustration as the death toll from a recent earthquake has climbed to 1,430 people. • In the Persian Gulf, ongoing strikes indicate that the conflict involving Iran remains volatile and risks spinning out of control.
Read original · mdjonline.comLIVE updates: Social media the ‘most significant antisemitism vector’: royal commission
• A royal commission has identified social media as the "most significant vector" for the spread of antisemitism. • In separate diplomatic developments, Australia and Vanuatu have officially signed a new security pact to strengthen regional ties.
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