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First Estimates Show Venezuela's Twin Earthquakes Caused Up to $37 Billion in Damage

According to the latest figures, the death toll has reached at least 3,685 people. Apart from the fatalities, EFE noted that the citizen-run platform "Desaparecidos Terremoto Venezuela" has logged more than 30,000 reports of people who remain missing.

Latin Times · Jul 8

Aid worker who organised World Cup screenings in Gaza killed in Israeli strike

Mohamed al-Wahidi died when a missile struck his taxi shortly before Egypt played Argentina in their last 16 match

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8

UN launches appeal to raise $296 mn for Venezuela quake relief

The United Nations urgently seeks $296 million for Venezuela earthquake relief operations. Over 3,600 people have died, leaving thousands homeless and many still missing. Donors have already provided $300 million, but a significant funding gap remains. Venezuela's foreign minister requested the release of blocked state assets for recovery efforts. International…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

The war that won't end: Why Iran ceasefire was always destined to fail

The memorandum of understanding intended to end America’s war with Iran is now, in President Donald Trump’s own words, “over.”

The Times of India · Jul 8

UN officials urge Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent it sliding into instability

Two top United Nations officials are urging Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent the country from sliding back into instability

The Independent UK · Jul 8

Human rights warning over 'unrecognisable from torture' Gaza doctor ‘living in hell’

AN urgent human rights briefing has been circulated to MPs, MEPs, and members of diplomatic missions accredited to the United Nations, warning of…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 7

Labour 'going la la la' as 2-year silence on ICJ's Israel ruling goes on, top MP says

A SENIOR Labour MP has accused the UK Government of “just going la la la la la” in response to a top international court ruling that Israel is…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 7

PM Modi recalls Biju Patnaik's heroic mission to rescue Indonesian leaders from Dutch colonial forces. Here's what happened

Prime Minister Modi lauded Biju Patnaik's historic mission aiding Indonesia's independence. Patnaik flew Indonesian leaders to India, strengthening bilateral relations significantly. India supported Indonesia's sovereignty at the United Nations after their independence. The mission earned Patnaik the "Bhoomi Putra" title and honorary citizenship. Modi also held wide-ranging talks with Indonesian…

The Economic Times · Jul 7

FDI inflows to India increased by 44% to $39 billion in 2025: UN

India's foreign direct investment increased by forty-four percent to USD thirty-nine billion in 2025. Global foreign direct investment showed resilience, rising six percent to USD one point six trillion. Developed economies saw inflows increase eleven percent, while developing economies rose two percent. Announced greenfield investment in India declined, indicating a…

The Economic Times · Jul 7

Hamas withdrawal from Gaza governance a bid to unblock 'deadlocked' peace plan

Nearly 20 years after taking power in Gaza, Hamas said on Monday it would hand over control of the territory to a committee of Palestinian technocrats. The move is a bid to get the ball rolling on the second phase of a peace plan backed by US President Donald Trump…

France 24 · Jul 7