QtrendsA pair of devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing at least 164 people and injuring nearly 1,000, with a 7.5-magnitude tremor being the largest in over a century. Gulf allies of Trump express fears over his Iran agreement, calling it a potentially disastrous shift. Concerns over CUSMA persist but U.S. agriculture and Canadian labor leaders believe Trump is unlikely to fully abandon the trade deal.
Survivors describe moments of terror as powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, sending people fleeing into the streets. Personal accounts from those affected highlight the chaos and fear experienced during the disaster. The quakes caused widespread panic across affected regions.
Back-to-back powerful earthquakes have killed at least 164 people and injured 971 across Venezuela, according to the acting president. Rescuers are searching collapsed buildings for survivors as the death toll continues to climb. The disaster has prompted a major humanitarian response.
Venezuela has declared a state of emergency following a pair of devastating earthquakes, with the 7.5-magnitude tremor marking the strongest quake in the country in over a century. Images from the affected areas show widespread destruction and collapsed structures. International attention is focused on rescue and recovery efforts.
Key Gulf allies of the Trump administration are expressing alarm over the president's agreement with Iran, viewing it as a dangerous policy shift. Rubio has been pressing these allies to support the deal as a security guarantee. The divide highlights growing friction between Washington and its traditional regional partners.
Despite President Trump's threats to renegotiate or scrap the CUSMA trade agreement, U.S. agricultural groups and Canadian labor leaders express confidence it will survive. They argue the agreement's benefits to all three nations make it politically difficult to dismantle. Canada is urged to stand firm in trade negotiations.