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Violence escalated between the US and Iran as Washington launched retaliatory strikes following a drone attack on a cargo ship, threatening the fragile interim ceasefire. Meanwhile, Venezuela remained in crisis after twin earthquakes killed at least 920 people, with rescue efforts ongoing and international aid beginning to arrive.

Iran-US ceasefire threatened as blame-trading intensifies

Iran-US ceasefire threatened as blame-trading intensifiesIran and the United States are trading accusations over attacks near the Strait of Hormuz, putting a fragile interim truce at risk. GCC member states have publicly welcomed the pause in hostilities, signaling regional support for de-escalation. However, China Daily reports lingering skepticism about whether the ceasefire can hold amid continued mutual recriminations.

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Iran and US trade blame for attacks, threatening fragile ceasefire (Al Jazeera)
Iran survived 3 months of war. Can it survive the aftermath? (SCMP)
GCC members welcome US-Iran interim truce (China Daily)

US retaliatory strikes against Iran escalate tensions

US retaliatory strikes against Iran escalate tensionsThe United States launched military strikes on Iranian targets in retaliation for a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump stated the ship attack violated the ceasefire terms, prompting the US response. International media widely covered the exchange, which threatens to unravel the fragile interim truce between the two nations.

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US strikes Iran after attack on cargo ship (BBC)
U.S. strikes Iran in response to a drone attack on a ship (NPR)
US strikes Iran after Trump says cargo ship attack violated ceasefire (SCMP)
US says it struck Iran targets after attack on cargo ship in the strait of Hormuz (The Guardian)
U.S. Strikes Iran in Retaliation for Attack on Vessel in Strait of Hormuz (NYT)

Rescue window narrows in Venezuela earthquake disaster

Rescue window narrows in Venezuela earthquake disasterVenezuela is entering the third day after a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck its coastal region, with the confirmed death toll climbing to at least 920. Rescue teams are racing against time as the crucial window for finding survivors narrows. Over 4,300 people have been injured, and officials warn the death toll may rise further as search efforts continue.

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Crucial window for rescuing survivors narrows as Venezuela enters third day after deadly twin quakes (AP News)
How to help those impacted by the Venezuela earthquakes (AP News)
Venezuelans take search for the missing into their own hands as earthquake death toll climbs (AP News)
Rescue efforts continue in Venezuela after deadly earthquakes kill at least 920 people (BBC)
Rescue underway after deadly quakes hit Venezuela (China Daily)

Venezuela's infrastructure vulnerabilities exposed by earthquakes

Venezuela's infrastructure vulnerabilities exposed by earthquakesThe twin earthquakes have exposed Venezuela's critical infrastructure weaknesses, with older buildings and substandard construction practices contributing to the devastation. The coastal state hit hardest was already reeling from years of economic crisis. A subsequent 4.9 magnitude aftershock has compounded fears and complicated rescue operations.

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The coastal state battered by Venezuela’s earthquakes is no stranger to tragedy (CNN)
Older buildings and substandard construction left Venezuela vulnerable to earthquakes (AP News)
Back-to-back powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela, causing widespread damage (AP News)
Twin earthquakes strike Venezuela, in photos (AP News)
Venezuela shaken by magnitude 4.9 tremor days after major earthquakes (Al Jazeera)

Venezuela quake death toll rises as global aid pledges arrive

Venezuela quake death toll rises as global aid pledges arriveThe death toll from Venezuela's catastrophic twin earthquakes has reached 920, with 4,300 injured, according to the health minister. Stories of personal tragedy, including a mother dying while saving her daughter, have emerged. China has pledged assistance, while the interim president vowed to save 'as many as possible' amid a healthcare system already in crisis.

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Venezuela health minister says around 235 people dead and 4,300 injured in catastrophic earthquakes (AP News)
Mother dies saving daughter in Venezuela earthquakes (BBC)
China ready to assist Venezuela after deadly earthquakes (China Daily)
Venezuela quake death toll reaches 920 as interim president vows to save ‘as many as possible’ (The Guardian)
Earthquakes Hit a Health System Already in Crisis (NYT)