Prime Minister Narendra Modi has offered India's assistance to Venezuela after twin earthquakes caused widespread destruction. The USGS has warned the eventual death toll could range between 10,000 and 100,000 as rescue operations continue.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he informed US President Donald Trump about Israel's planned operation against Iran without seeking approval, while defending military campaigns in Gaza, Lebanon and elsewhere.
US President Donald Trump claimed Iran is agreeing to American demands in ongoing negotiations, rejected any future shipping charges in the Strait of Hormuz and reiterated that military action remains an option if diplomacy fails.
Venezuela has declared a state of emergency after two powerful earthquakes struck within minutes, causing building collapses and confirmed fatalities. Rescue operations are underway as the USGS warns the eventual death toll could reach between 10,000 and 100,000.
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.
India flagged Hormuz risks, Iran moved the UN over a seized vessel, and Washington widened sanctions even as Trump chose to keep the ceasefire alive.
A US official with direct knowledge of the situation confiremd that the trip has been put on hold after Iran didn't respond to US positions, reported NYT.
"Please do them no harm! Would be a great start to our negotiations!!!" Trump urged.
Consequently, after ramping up its defence budget to a record 2 per cent of the GDP, it has now lifted longstanding defence export restrictions, something that is being hailed as the biggest ever overhaul of its military export regime.
Trump also said that he is confident that the US will get a "great deal" even as he insisted on not extending the ceasefire which will expire on Wednesday.
