17 Aug 2026 · Asia-Pacific

Is the world experiencing more earthquakes now than before?

In June, two powerful quakes seconds apart leveled swaths of northern Venezuela. The run of disasters has prompted a question asked after every cluster of big earthquakes: Is the E…

15 Aug 2026 · Americas

Venezuela Releases 131 Political Prisoners Amid Post-Maduro Transition

In a notable development within Venezuela, the interim government has announced the release of 131 individuals deemed as political prisoners. This move is portrayed as a step towar…

10 Aug 2026 · Americas

Colombia Rattled by Devastating 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake

UPDATE — Aug 10, 17:35 UTC: The new article reports at least 47 fatalities and widespread destruction following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake in western Colombia,

06 Aug 2026 · Americas

Venezuelan Political Transition Negotiations Initiate Amid Turmoil

US-endorsed negotiations between Venezuela's interim government and a segment of the opposition have commenced following a brief delay, signaling a potential shift in the nation's …

05 Aug 2026 · Americas

Demolition complicates the search for bodies after Venezuela’s earthquakes

La Guaira, Venezuela – Glenda Viloria does not remember the exact number of children’s bodies she has seen in the past few weeks at the morgue in La Guaira, Venezuela. But she reme…

03 Aug 2026 · Americas

Venezuelan Earthquake Fatalities Exceed 6,000 Amid Criticism

The Venezuelan government reports a stark increase in fatalities following the dual seismic events that struck in June, now surpassing 6,125. This figure accompanies the treatment …

02 Aug 2026 · Americas

Venezuela Seeks Diplomatic Thaw with Dominican Republic

Venezuela and the Dominican Republic are embarking on a strategic initiative to mend diplomatic relations severed amid tensions over electoral legitimacy. The diplomatic rift origi…

02 Aug 2026 · Americas

US Influence Shapes Venezuelan Political Talks

The geopolitical landscape in Venezuela is currently under significant Western influence, with the United States playing a pivotal role in mediating talks between the government an…

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Venezuelan Families Persist Amid Search for Earthquake Victims

In the aftermath of the devastating twin earthquakes that struck La Guaira in northern Venezuela on June 24, efforts continue as thousands of families grapple with the search for t…

22 Jul 2026 · Americas

Guyana Ferry Tragedy: Death Toll Climbs to 41 Amid Investigation

The maritime disaster off the coast of Guyana has seen the death toll rise to 41, after authorities recovered 14 additional bodies following the capsizing of the MV Barima. The ves…

22 Jul 2026 · Americas

Venezuelans Persist in Rubble Search Post-Earthquakes

In the aftermath of the dual seismic events, Venezuela faces a humanitarian crisis, exacerbated by the ongoing search for thousands of missing persons. The country suffered massive…

14 Jul 2026 · Americas

Cuba Endures Third Power Grid Collapse in 10 Days Amid Energy Crisis

Cuba's beleaguered national power grid has suffered another collapse, resulting in the third island-wide blackout within a mere ten days, affecting approximately 10 million residen…

06 Jul 2026 · Americas

Venezuelan Earthquakes Undermine Vital Tourism Sector

The seismic events of late June have severely impacted Venezuela's coastal areas, where tourism plays a critical role in supporting the local economy. The tremors struck seaside co…

06 Jul 2026 · Americas

Venezuela's Independence Day Amidst Earthquake Aftermath

UPDATE — Jul 5, 23:45 UTC: The new article provides additional context on interim President Delcy Rodriguez's emphasis on national stability and social sol

06 Jul 2026 · Americas

How a son rescued his father from the rubble of Venezuela’s earthquakes

On June 24, two earthquakes ravaged Venezuela, killing thousands. This is the story of one man's fight to free his father from the rubble.La Guaira, Venezuela – On the evening…

02 Jul 2026 · Americas

Survivor Emerges Eight Days After Venezuelan Quakes

A man was extricated from a collapsed structure in Venezuela eight days following a pair of destructive earthquakes that rocked the nation. Hernan Gil, a 43-year-old security guard…

02 Jul 2026 · Americas

Venezuela's Struggle to Locate Missing Post-Quake

Rescue operations continue relentlessly in Venezuela as teams race to extract Hernan Gil, a security guard trapped beneath debris for over a week in Catia La Mar. Amidst this, inte…

02 Jul 2026 · Americas

US Classifies Ecuador's Chone Killers as Terrorists

The United States has officially designated the Chone Killers, an Ecuadorean gang, as a terrorist organization. This strategic move imposes sanctions on the group, which Washington…

01 Jul 2026 · Americas

Prospects Dim for Quake Survivors in Venezuela Amid Reserving Challenges

In Venezuela, the likelihood of discovering additional survivors from the dual earthquakes that struck La Guaira four days ago diminishes, despite sporadic successes in rescue oper…

01 Jul 2026 · Americas

As Venezuela responds to earthquake devastation, volunteers take charge

Catia la Mar, Venezuela – Andreina Velasquez looks up at her multistorey apartment block overlooking Catia la Mar, a coastal city in the Venezuelan state of La Guaira. The concrete…