Venezuela’s interim government has formally appealed to the United Kingdom to release billions of dollars’ worth of Venezuelan gold held in the vaults of the Bank of England, arguing the funds are urgently needed to support recovery efforts following the country’s devastating twin earthquakes. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced that she had sent a letter […]
Massive 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes flatten buildings, overwhelm emergency services and leave thousands feared dead Rescue teams across Venezuela are working around the clock to locate survivors after two powerful earthquakes struck the country’s northern coast within seconds of each other, causing catastrophic destruction, killing hundreds of people and leaving thousands feared trapped beneath […]
Israeli authorities have confirmed the recovery of the body of Tanzanian national Joshua Loitu Mollel, one of the foreign hostages killed by Hamas during the October 7, 2023, attacks. In a statement issued overnight, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Foreign Ministry reported that Mollel’s remains were identified by forensic experts after being returned […]
8.8 Magnitude Earthquake Sparks Tsunami Warnings Across Pacific Rim In a seismic event of historic proportions, an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the Kamchatka Peninsula in eastern Russia earlier today, making it the sixth most powerful earthquake ever recorded globally. The quake, which occurred deep beneath the ocean floor, has shaken not only Russia but […]
In a powerful first address to the global press, Pope Leo XIV issued a strong appeal for the release of journalists imprisoned worldwide, describing their detainment as an attack on truth and the public’s right to information. Speaking before a packed audience of international media professionals at the Vatican on Monday, the newly elected Pope […]