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International rescue teams joined the search for survivors in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck on June 25. The death toll has risen to 235, with over 4,300 injured and hundreds still trapped under rubble. Several countries across the Americas have deployed aid and personnel.
Alejandro Gertz Manero, Mexico’s new ambassador to the UK, has revealed assets including 10 homes, seven luxury cars, and a jewelry collection worth over $1 million — leveling the party’s ‘for the poor’ rhetoric. The declaration triggers fresh scrutiny of the Morena party’s internal tensions over wealth and austerity.
Israel continued airstrikes on southern Lebanon, while the IAEA announced inspectors would be allowed back into Iran under a temporary US-Iran peace agreement. Israeli and Lebanese negotiating teams are expected to meet again on Friday.
Japan will raise visa fees for foreign nationals fivefold to 15,000 yen starting July 2026. The increase is part of an administrative fee overhaul to boost state revenue, but experts warn it may dampen short-term tourism and foreign labor inflows.
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an automatic earthquake warning on June 25, 2026. The alert, released at 7:45 a.m. local time, came through the agency's early warning system. No details on magnitude or location have been confirmed yet, and authorities are monitoring the situation.
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an automatic earthquake warning on June 25, 2026. The alert was transmitted via the early warning system at 7:45 a.m. local time, though details on magnitude and epicenter remain unavailable.
More than three years after the October 7, 2023 attack, Israel remains locked in a spiral of endless conflicts across the Middle East. Most Israelis believe the country is no safer than before, while political and military leaders push for further escalation against Iran, Lebanon, and other foes.
Oil prices surged after an attack on a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz forced the UN to cancel ship evacuation plans. Brent crude rose as much as 4 percent, and Asian markets fell as the incident shattered hopes of restoring normal shipping operations.
Foreign tech corporations are making massive investments in data centers and AI across Africa, raising questions about how much control continental governments have over digital infrastructure. The debate shifts from AI adoption to ownership and governance, as countries negotiate terms with global players. Africa's underrepresentation in data center capacity and energy challenges complicate efforts to secure digital sovereignty.
Iran has warned all international vessels to avoid unauthorized routes through the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened maritime security. The move, linked to nuclear negotiations and sanctions, could affect global oil supplies through the strategic chokepoint.
