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Venezuela's earthquake death toll exceeds 1,700

5,034 people were injured

geopolitical · geopolitical

Russia informs UN of identified suspects in strike on bus carrying Belarusian children

Russia’s Acting Permanent Representative to the United Nations Anna Yevstigneyeva emphasized that numerous pieces of evidence found at the attack site confirm the drone’s Ukrainian origin

natural disaster · natural disaster

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake recorded off coast of Tonga

No information on casualties or damage has been reported

military · geopolitical

Washington may pose military threat to Cuba — former US lawmaker

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Marjorie Taylor Greene called for the lifting of Washington's unilateral sanctions and trade embargo against Cuba

military · geopolitical

Wars abroad now merely business for US defense industry, its supporters — former lawmaker

Marjorie Taylor Greene described the American military-industrial complex as a true evil

natural disaster · natural disaster

Nearly 59,000 buildings damaged or destroyed by earthquake in Venezuela — NASA

The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration stressed that the damage assessments are still preliminary and are based on a visual analysis of changes on the surface

military · geopolitical

Press review: Peace in Lebanon under threat and Germany readies military draft return

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, June 30th

natural disaster · natural disaster

Ebola outbreak in DRC could cost Africa $3.6 bln, put 300,000 jobs at risk — UN

Damien Mama, UNDP Resident Representative and Acting Humanitarian Coordinator for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, said the consequences for the countries that neighbor DRC could reduce the continental GDP by $2.37 billion

military · geopolitical

Syrian president urges Israel to withdraw troops following strikes in southern country

Ahmed al-Sharaa also condemned the recent actions of Israeli units in this territory

military · geopolitical

White House asks Congress for $87.6 billion, mostly for Iran war

The request includes $67.15 billion for the military, including $21 billion for munitions and to strengthen the U.S. industrial base.

natural disaster · natural disaster

Venezuela Reels From Twin Deadly Earthquakes

With thousands of people missing, the death toll is expected to rise.

social demographic · culture

The Art That Created Colonialism

A new exhibition examines how Western art and colonial aggression made each other possible.

geopolitical · geopolitical

North Korea’s Quiet Campaign to Be a ‘Responsible’ Nuclear Power

As U.N. sanctions enforcement fragments, Pyongyang is waging a second contest – over status – that is visible only in the original Korean.

geopolitical · geopolitical

Beijing’s Bullying of Taiwan Threatens Ocean Ecology

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China managed to secure Taiwan’s exclusion from a Track 2 platform designed to address maritime ecology. It’s a worrying escalation of China’s political warfare.

geopolitical

While the War Continues in Ukraine, the Kremlin’s Real Battlefield is at Home

On April 1, 2026, Russian officials announced the liberation of the so-called Luhansk People’s Republic — for the third time. The first announcement came under then-Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu in July 2022. The second one, in July 2025, came from the “republic’s” own head. By that point, Shoigu had already been reshuffled to the Security Council of the Russian Federation, but not for lying about Luhansk. The neat reports about Russia’s successes kept coming.In the fifth year of what the Kremlin calls a special military operation, that pattern raises a question worth taking seriously: is winning still Russia’s objective?Russia entered The post While the War Continues in Ukraine, the Kremlin’s Real Battlefield is at Home appeared first on War on the Rocks .

geopolitical

The New Era of Air and Missile Defense

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Modern air and missile defense is approaching a structural limit. The model that protected forces over the past two decades remains effective, but only within a narrower envelope than current threats demand. A new approach is required, built on fire-control-level integration, disaggregated survivable architectures, affordable magazine depth, and the integration of offensive action as the central element of defense.I am a retired U.S. Air Force brigadier general and now lead international business development and strategy for Northrop Grumman in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. I previously served as chief operating officer of DEFCON AI. As a defense industry The post The New Era of Air and Missile Defense appeared first on War on the Rocks .

military · geopolitical

Israel’s Smart Shooter sees c-UAS demand grow across US military: Exec

Smart Shooter VP Scott Thompson told Breaking Defense that the evolving threat of small drones has sparked high demand for kinetic solutions.

natural disaster · natural disaster

In pictures: Venezuela earthquakes death toll surpasses 1,700

Rescuers race to find survivors in Venezuela's quake-hit areas as families cling to hope amid widespread devastation.

natural disaster · natural disaster

DR Congo says 1,307 Ebola cases confirmed, including 377 deaths

Outbreak spreads to a fourth province, Haut-Uele, bordering South Sudan and the CAR, according to a media report.

social demographic · sports

At the World Cup, the media has set up a moral checkpoint

While US and European players just get to play football, Global South footballers are questioned about politics.

natural disaster · natural disaster

BBC at Venezuela baseball stadium sheltering earthquake survivors

The BBC's Will Grant reports from a Catia la Mar, a coastal city in northern Venezuela, where survivors are sheltering.

natural disaster · natural disaster

Mum of newborn rescued from Venezuela rubble says baby motivated her to stay alive

The "miracle" rescue of 18-day-old baby Juan David is a symbol of hope in Venezuela after the devastating earthquakes.

natural disaster · natural disaster

Three firefighters die battling huge wildfires on Colorado-Utah border

A number of blazes have been raging across Utah and Colorado, leading both governors to declare states of emergency.

social demographic · sports

'You are Canadian heroes' - the forgotten hosts making World Cup history

Canada are making history at this World Cup with a run that is likely to change the face of football in the country forever.

social demographic · sports

South Korea football coach quits as president calls for probe into World Cup loss

South Korea was eliminated after missing out on a spot among the eight best third-placed teams.

natural disaster · natural disaster

DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebola

Opposition politicians accuse the government of using the outbreak to halt a planned protest.

geopolitical · geopolitical

Putin makes rare admission of fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikes

The Russian president acknowledged Ukraine's attacks were "obviously creating problems" but denied the shortages were "critical".

geopolitical · geopolitical

Pakistan launches deadly strikes along Afghan border

Pakistan says its strikes were a response to "recent terrorist attacks against innocent people".

geopolitical · geopolitical

US says it has agreed to 'stand down' after exchange of strikes with Iran

A series of strikes over the weekend saw the US and Iran accuse each other of violating the ceasefire agreement.

natural disaster · natural disaster

Angry Venezuelans accuse government of negligence and apathy

People in areas devastated by twin earthquakes say they need more support from the government.