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Twin earthquakes that devastated northern Venezuela on June 24 have claimed 2,295 lives, with more than 11,000 injured and nearly 13,000 displaced, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez announced Wednesday.
Venezuela faces catastrophic aftermath from twin earthquakes that killed at least 1,450 people and injured over 3,200. Rescue workers from 24 countries search for survivors as hope fades after the critical 72-hour window.
The Palestinian Prime Minister's Office reports that Israeli military operations have killed 1,021 Palestinians since the Gaza ceasefire began, bringing the total death toll to 73,032 since October 2023. Humanitarian conditions continue deteriorating across the territory.
Palestinian officials say Israeli forces now control approximately 70 per cent of the Gaza Strip, intensifying displacement and blocking humanitarian aid access since the conflict began in October 2023.
UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon have reported the highest number of airspace violations since a ceasefire began in April, alongside escalating military activity by Israeli forces and Hezbollah.
Dozens of displaced Palestinians protested Sunday in Gaza against an ongoing Israeli blockade and deteriorating food shortages, demanding unrestricted humanitarian access. The World Food Programme reports 77% of Gaza's population faces severe acute food insecurity.
Eight Muslim-majority nations have jointly condemned Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for what they call degrading treatment of Gaza-bound flotilla participants held in detention, citing violations of international humanitarian law.
The United Nations says nearly 22 million Afghans need urgent humanitarian assistance, but a massive funding gap is crippling relief efforts. Only 4.7 million people have been reached so far this year.