Japan Approves $153 Million For Kumamoto Earthquake Relief 

Japan Approves $153 Million For Kumamoto Earthquake Relief 

Japan’s government has approved the use of 20 billion yen, approximately $153 million, from its fiscal 2026 budget reserve funds to support recovery efforts following the major earthquake that struck the southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto a week ago. The funding will be used to provide emergency relief supplies dispatched by the central government to affected […]

Venezuela Seeks Release Of Gold Held In The Uk 

Venezuela Seeks Release Of Gold Held In The Uk 

Delcy Rodríguez Appeals to King Charles III for Access to Gold Reserves Acting President Says Frozen Assets Should Support Earthquake Recovery Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez says she has written to King Charles III requesting the release of Venezuelan gold held by the Bank of England to help finance the country’s recovery following the devastating […]