At least 38 people died after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia, causing building collapses, landslides, power outages, and sending thousands fleeing to shelters.
CPM leaders criticized Kerala CM V D Satheesan for attending a Youth League leader's private event and allegedly misusing a government helicopter during severe rain-related disasters across the state, while other ministers defended his actions.
An 18-year-old Shanghai student, Wu Yulun, secretly traveled with a friend to Guangxi, a flood-stricken region in southwestern China, to join volunteer relief efforts after completing his gaokao, telling his parents he was on holiday.
Two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela on June 24 have resulted in 5,069 deaths, with over 20,000 displaced. International aid, including $346 million from the IMF and $300 million from the US, is being utilized for relief and reconstruction.
China has issued its highest flood alert in Guangxi province as a typhoon approaches. Authorities are urging local governments to enhance disaster prevention and relief efforts, with 70 monitoring stations on 55 rivers already exceeding warning levels. A central government task force has been dispatched to oversee the situation and coordinate rescue operations.
Following a deadly earthquake in Venezuela, a 41-member Indian Army medical team, part of the 60 Parachute Field Ambulance, deployed with 66 tonnes of aid via two C-17 aircraft. Operating under 'Operation Amistad', they provide emergency care, utilizing advanced BHISHM cubes for rapid disaster response.
The US military has deployed over 900 personnel within Venezuela and 800 more in Puerto Rico and Curacao to support earthquake relief operations. General Francis Donovan stated US forces are aiding search-and-rescue, airport operations, and intelligence gathering with drones, a significant shift from a recent raid targeting President Maduro.
The US military has deployed over 900 personnel in Venezuela and 800 in nearby hubs to support earthquake relief operations, utilizing assets like MQ-9 Reaper drones to aid Venezuelan authorities in assessing damage and ensuring open roadways. This marks a significant shift from recent US actions targeting Venezuelan leadership.
At least 15 people, mostly youngsters, died in a massive fire that broke out at a commercial complex housing a coaching centre and gaming zone in Lucknow, India. Panic ensued as the blaze spread rapidly, prompting a large-scale rescue operation. Authorities are investigating the cause and potential safety lapses.
Congress has criticized PM Narendra Modi for the third fuel price hike in 10 days, labeling him 'Mehengai Man' and accusing his government of favoring oil companies over citizens. Petrol and diesel prices increased by under Rs 1 per litre, with CNG also seeing a rise.
Following a tornado that damaged homes in Oyaca and Kavşut villages, relief efforts are underway. Authorities have provided 10 container homes and are working to restore essential infrastructure, while also supplying hot meals to affected residents.
The Trump administration has allocated $1.8 billion to support the U.N.'s global humanitarian relief efforts.
