Reacting to the earthquake, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said there was no tsunami concern and that the government was continuing its response through the crisis management office established at the Prime Minister's Office after the June 25 earthquake.
1,430 dead. 3,238 injured. 3,142 families displaced. 430 aftershocks recorded. That is Venezuela's earthquake toll five days after two powerful quakes struck on Wednesday. Tens of thousands of rescue workers are still searching.
Three months after Australia banned under-16s from social media, more than 85 percent of them were still on it. So the government is doubling the fines. The platforms have not responded.
A drone hit an oil tanker carrying two million barrels of crude. The US struck Iran. Iran fired missiles at US bases in two countries. The ceasefire is still technically in place.
Senior Iranian leader and former commander in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohsen Rezaei said that "vessels involved in incidents" should be covered to reduce risks.
He faced strong opposition from President Trump, who followed the race closely and dismissed Mamdani, calling him a communist.
In New York City, Zohran Mamdani has been elected as the new Mayor, according to Decision Desk HQ.
Former US President Barack Obama on Tuesday congratulated Democratic candidates on their victories, calling the results a reflection of unity and strong, forward-looking leadership.
Zohran Mamdani has won the race for New York City mayor, according to Decision Desk HQ, marking a historic and transformative moment for the city as it ushers in a new era of progressive politics and reignites debate over the Democratic Party's future
As the US Supreme Court is set to hear arguments this week on President Donald Trump's power to impose reciprocal tariffs, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration was prepared for all outcomes but remained confident in its legal position.
