Venezuela rocked by powerful back-to-back earthquakes
Two powerful earthquakes, magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 (or 7.1 and 7.5), struck Venezuela on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, with the first quake hitting west of Caracas.
Vance Returns After Positive Start to US-Iran Talks
US Vice President JD Vance is returning to the U.S. after direct talks with Iran in Switzerland.
No Tsunami Warning After Magnitude 6.9 Quake Strikes Japan
An earthquake initially reported as magnitude 6.9 struck off the east coast of Japan’s northeastern Tohoku region.
US Reviews F-35 Sale, Pushes Jet Engine Deal to Turkey
Jingye Group has initiated consultation procedures with the UK government under a bilateral investment treaty, seeking compensation.
US-Iran Talks Lay Foundation for Peace Deal
The first round of talks between the US and Iran concluded in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, with mediators Qatar and Pakistan issuing a joint statement.
Tourist dies in Dominican Republic luxury resort fire
A fire at a luxury beach resort in the Dominican Republic killed one woman and led to the evacuation of nearly 1,700 guests on Friday.
Italy PM Meloni 'stunned' by Trump photo claims
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called Donald Trump's claims about her begging for a photo "totally invented," "senseless," and "unprovoked attacks."
Top European leaders vow strong support for Ukraine
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hosted the leaders of Britain, France, Italy and Poland at a summit for the European Group of Five (E5) in Berlin.
IAEA chief says inspectors will visit Iran nuclear sites
The IAEA chief has stated that inspectors will visit Iranian nuclear sites.
Turkey Repositions as Peace Broker in Libya After Conflict
Turkish Intelligence Chief Ibrahim Kalin met Lt. Gen. Saddam Haftar, deputy commander of the Libyan National Army, in Benghazi, Libya, on June 23.
US-Iran MoU Reflects Tehran's Survival Strategy
The US and Iran have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) or preliminary agreement.
Police investigate death on Jet2 flight to Manchester
A man in his 30s died after a Jet2 flight from Larnaca to Manchester.
Bangladesh, China agree to strengthen Teesta river cooperation
Bangladesh and China on Thursday (June 25, 2026) agreed to strengthen cooperation in the management of the Teesta and other rivers.
UN to evacuate sailors in Hormuz; Rubio warns against tolls
The United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) is preparing to evacuate over 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.
Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland
Robert Kuzovkov, also known as artist Semyon Skrepetsky, a Russian critic of Vladimir Putin, was shot dead in an execution-style murder in Biała Podlaska, Poland.
North Korean soldier crosses border into South Korea
A North Korean soldier has been detained by South Korea's military after crossing the heavily fortified border between the two countries in a suspected defection.
Singapore Condoles Timor-Leste on Former President Guterres' Death
Francisco Guterres, Timor-Leste’s sixth president, died on Sunday in a Malaysian hospital at 71.
Turkey arrests 200+ in security crackdown before NATO summit
Turkish security forces arrested 209 individuals on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, on suspicion of links to the Islamic State and other groups, ahead of the NATO summit.
Pakistan launches deadly air strikes in Afghanistan
Pakistan launched deadly air strikes along its border with Afghanistan.
Holocaust Survivor, Yom Kippur War Hero Simcha Applebaum Dies
Holocaust survivor and reservist Colonel Simcha Applebaum passed away on Tuesday at the age of 99.