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June 26, 2026 11:26 AM

Venezuela races to rescue hundreds trapped in rubble after major twin earthquakes

Hundreds of people in Venezuela were trapped under rubble and many more remained unaccounted for on Thursday after two powerful earthquakes devastated areas in and around the capital Caracas, killing hundreds, damaging buildings and leaving thousands homeless. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck about 160 km (100 miles) west of Caracas on Wednesday evening, followed less than a minute later by a magnitude 7.5 tremor, the strongest since 1900, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The disaster...

June 25, 2026 12:38 PM

Quakes rock Venezuela, killing at least 32 and injuring hundreds

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 32 people and injuring 700 more as buildings collapsed in and around the capital Caracas, interim President Delcy Rodriguez said. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit about 160 km (100 miles) west of Caracas, followed less than a minute later by a magnitude 7.5 tremor, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The USGS, using predictive modeling to estimate the death toll, said it would most likely run into the thousands,...

June 25, 2026 2:21 PM

PM Modi expresses grief over devastation caused by Venezuela earthquakes, offers assistance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief over the devastation caused by a series of powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela, offering condolences to the victims and assuring India's support during the crisis. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Deeply saddened by the devastation caused by the severe earthquakes in Venezuela. On behalf of the people of India, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Venezuela, especially to the families who have lost thei...

June 25, 2026 10:13 AM

US says it is mobilizing assistance for Venezuela after earthquakes

The U.S. said late on Wednesday it was in touch with Venezuelan authorities following strong earthquakes and was mobilizing assistance for the South American nation. "We're in touch with the authorities and mobilizing assistance," Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said on X. He said the earthquakes were "devastating." Strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela's capital on Wednesday afternoon, toppling buildings in Caracas, trapping people in the rubble and prompting scientists to ...

June 24, 2026 12:38 PM

Venezuela’s debt may hit $240 billion ahead of restructuring, FT says

Venezuela is poised to disclose a total debt burden of $240 billion, exceeding market estimates of $150 billion to $200 billion, as it prepares for what could become the largest sovereign debt restructuring, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the plans. The country announcedlast month that it would begin restructuring its external debt. At the time, analysts estimated that Venezuela's total liabilities, including arbitration awards and accrued interest, coul...

June 13, 2026 10:09 AM

Trump says US military strike killed leader of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang

President Donald Trump on Friday said U.S. forces carried out a strike that killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, also known as Niño Guerrero, the leader of Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua. "At my direction, the United States Southern Command delivered a swift and lethal kinetic strike to successfully execute Nino Guerrero the infamous leader of Tren De Aragua, one of the most bloodthirsty Terrorist Organizations on Planet," Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Friday evening. "...

June 4, 2026 11:17 AM

Jaishankar Meets Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez, Reaffirms Commitment to Stronger Bilateral Ties

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday met Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez in New Delhi and reaffirmed India's commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. In a post on X, Jaishankar said he was pleased to call on Rodriguez during her visit to India and appreciated her longstanding commitment to advancing India-Venezuela ties. He expressed confidence that her discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi would contribute to exp...

June 3, 2026 10:46 AM

Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez to visit India for high-level talks today

Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Eloína Rodríguez Gómez will undertake a working visit to India from June 3 to June 7, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation across key sectors including energy, trade, investment, healthcare, and renewable energy. Rodríguez, who was initially scheduled to visit India to participate in the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit on June 1 before the event was deferred, will lead a high-level delegation comprising Venezuela’s ministers responsi...

March 10, 2026 1:12 PM

Trump, Putin talk of war and peace as US weighs easing Russian oil sanctions

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed on Monday the war in Iran and prospects for peace in Ukraine, just hours after the Kremlin chief warned that a global energy crisis threatened the world economy. The U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran triggered the biggest spike in oil prices since the turmoil following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, as Gulf producers reduce output after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The Kremlin said Trump called Putin, in the...

March 5, 2026 11:08 AM

Trump says oil is beginning to flow from Venezuela

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez was "doing a great job" and that oil was beginning to flow from Venezuela. "Delcy Rodríguez, who is the President of Venezuela, is doing a great job, and working with U.S. Representatives very well. The Oil is beginning to flow, and the professionalism and dedication between both Countries is a very nice thing to see!," Trump said on Truth Social. Trump posted the statement after U.S. Interior Secre...