Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within one minute near Moron, west of Caracas. The USGS warned of likely heavy casualties and extensive damage after reports of buildings collapsing in the capital.
A magnitude 7 earthquake struck northeastern Japan on Thursday, disrupting bullet train services and triggering an emergency response. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said there was no tsunami threat but urged residents to remain vigilant.
The US President further added that he would "immediately end" negotiations with Iran if it charges toll from commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Tehran will hold a multi-day funeral scheduled to begin on July 4.
A Washington Post investigation has alleged that associates linked to the Science of Identity Foundation helped shape former DNI Tulsi Gabbard's political messaging and policy positions. The report surfaced as the Office of the Director of National Intelligence undergoes major staffing changes under acting director Bill Pulte.
Iran’s sharp criticism and stalled negotiations have put Pakistan’s mediation under scrutiny, exposing gaps between Islamabad’s diplomatic claims and ground realities in the US-Iran crisis.
Trump claims Iran’s military has been hit hard but signals no urgency to end the conflict, keeping pressure on Tehran while leaving room for further military action.
Iran’s leadership has pushed back sharply against US President Donald Trump’s claim of internal infighting, with multiple senior figures issuing coordinated statements asserting unity behind the Supreme Leader.
US President Donald Trump has said Washington will keep the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut as leverage against Iran, signalling that the vital oil route will reopen only when a deal is reached.
US President Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will reopen only after Iran agrees to a deal, while Tehran rejects claims of internal rifts.
