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middleeasteye.networld2 days ago
Lebanon President Meets US Officials While Iran Reports Downing American Drone
Lebanon’s president arrived in Washington for talks with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and a scheduled meeting with President Donald Trump. Iran reported shooting down a US LUCAS drone while its death toll in Lebanon rose sharply.
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sana.sypolitics2 days ago
MSF Reports 1,144 Palestinians Killed and 3,703 Injured in Gaza Since October 2025 Ceasefire
Al Jazeera reported that Israel has killed 1,144 Palestinians and injured 3,703 since the October 2025 ceasefire. The total Palestinian death toll since October 2023 has surpassed 73,200.
vanguardngr.comworld3 days ago
Earthquakes Kill 5,069 in Venezuela, Displace More Than 20,000
Two earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on 24 June. The death toll stands at 5,069 with more than 20,000 displaced and hundreds of buildings damaged.
France 24world3 days agoUpdated
Venezuela earthquake death toll reaches 5,069; IMF releases $346 million from country's reserves
Twin quakes struck La Guaira state on June 24. Officials reported the death toll and confirmed access to IMF funds drawn from Venezuela's reserves.
winnipegfreepress.comworld6 days ago
U.S. strikes kill seven Iranian soldiers; Gaza death toll rises
U.S. forces conducted daytime attacks on Iranian islands and coastal cities, killing seven soldiers. Israeli attacks in Gaza have killed at least 73,246 people since October 2023, according to medical sources cited by Wafa news agency.
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Al Jazeeraworld6 days ago
Funeral Held for Six Palestinian Police Officers Killed in Israeli Strike on Gaza Station
Six officers were buried at al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City on July 14. The death toll since the October ceasefire reached 1,108, with cumulative figures since 2023 at 73,231 killed.
world6 days agoUpdated
Bangkok Music Bar Fire Death Toll Rises to 32
Two more people injured in the fire at the Rong Beer Na Ladprao bar have died, bringing the total to 32. Officials said 30 people remain hospitalized, including 15 in intensive care.
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vox.comworld8 days ago
Rescuers Search La Guaira for Earthquake Victims as Death Toll Exceeds 4,000
Rescue teams continue operations in La Guaira after earthquakes killed more than 4,000 people. Workers face difficult conditions while health risks for survivors increase.
news.sky.comworld8 days ago
British Woman, 93, Dies in Spain Wildfires, Raising Death Toll to 13
A 93-year-old British pensioner died after suffering burns in wildfires that broke out Thursday in southern Spain. The death brings the confirmed toll to 13, with at least five Britons among the victims.
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livemint.comworld9 days ago
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 4,333; Housing Aid Distribution to Begin
Two earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24. National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez reported the updated death toll on Saturday and said distribution of new homes will begin next week.
Nprscience11 days ago
Congo Ebola Death Toll Reaches 600 With New Suspected Cases
The death toll from Congo's latest Ebola outbreak reached 600 as of Thursday. New suspected cases appeared in Tshopo and Haut-Uele provinces, bringing confirmed cases to 1,759.
livemint.comworld11 days ago
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 3,889, UN Launches $300 Million Aid Appeal
Twin earthquakes on June 24 killed at least 3,889 people, Venezuelan authorities said. Lawmaker Jorge Rodrigues reported 16,740 injured and 17,907 displaced, while the United Nations appealed for $300 million in aid.
al-monitor.comworld13 days ago
Insurgents Kill 18 Abducted Police and 11 Soldiers in Pakistan Attacks
Insurgents killed 18 police officers abducted since Monday and 11 soldiers in separate strikes in Balochistan on Wednesday. The violence raised the death toll since Monday to 42, the military said.
france24.compolitics14 days ago
Gaza Marks 1,000 Days Since Start of Israel-Hamas War
Gaza authorities reported more than 90 percent of the territory destroyed and a cumulative death toll of 73,098 since October 2023. Israeli strikes continued during the week, killing at least ten Palestinians including two children.
world14 days ago
Workers Dig Trenches at La Esperanza Cemetery for Unidentified Quake Victims
On July 6, backhoes dug trenches at La Esperanza cemetery in La Guaira to prepare for burials of unidentified victims from the June 24 earthquakes. The death toll reached 3,535, with 16,740 injured and 17,854 left homeless.
livemint.comworld15 days ago
Father and Two Sons Rescued from Venezuela Rubble While Quake Death Toll Exceeds 3,300
Two earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, collapsing the Ritasol Palace apartment building in La Guaira. Jose Garcia and his sons were pulled from the debris the next day by his son Jesus, a former firefighter.
abcnews.go.comscience15 days ago
Heat wave death toll reaches 20 across eastern and central U.S.
A heat wave has killed at least 20 people in the eastern and central United States since early July. New Jersey recorded 19 of those deaths, while additional heat-related illnesses occurred at public events in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.
middleeastmonitor.comworld15 days ago
Lebanon death toll from Israeli attacks rises to 4,304 since March 2
Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported 4,304 killed and 12,203 wounded in Israeli attacks since March 2. Strikes continued in southern Lebanon, including an attack near Nabatieh.
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livemint.comworld16 days ago
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 2,954 as Rescue Teams Begin Withdrawal
Official figures show fatalities from the 24 June twin earthquakes rose by more than 300 in one day. International teams are ending search operations while thousands remain missing and over 16,000 people have lost homes.
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globalnews.caworld17 days ago
Venezuela Reports 2,645 Dead After Double Earthquakes
Authorities on Friday raised the confirmed death toll to 2,645 and said more than 12,000 people were wounded. The UN estimates up to 50,000 remain missing nine days after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes struck the coast.
thehindu.comworld17 days ago
Russian Strike Kills at Least 30 in Kyiv, Deadliest Attack on City This Year
Residents recovered belongings from a damaged apartment building while rescuers searched rubble for survivors. The attack occurred a day earlier and marked the highest death toll from a single strike on the capital in 2026.
dailywire.comworld18 days ago
Rio monument lit in Venezuelan colors after twin earthquakes
The Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil was illuminated in Venezuelan flag colors and displayed an SOS message. The display followed twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June and raised the official death toll to nearly 2,600.
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jns.orgworld18 days ago
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 2,595 as Morgues Overflow
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez reported at least 2,595 killed in twin earthquakes. Rescue operations continue with multiple survivors pulled from rubble days later, while morgues receive hundreds of bodies daily.
Abc Newsworld18 days ago
Venezuela Begins Identifying Earthquake Victims as Death Toll Reaches 2,295
Recovery teams in La Guaira state are collecting and identifying bodies after two earthquakes struck Venezuela's northern coast on June 24. Officials report at least 2,295 deaths and thousands still missing.
livemint.comworld18 days ago
Rescuers Pull Man Alive From Rubble Eight Days After Venezuela Quakes
Teams from seven countries extracted a 43-year-old security guard from a collapsed building in Catia La Mar on July 2. The death toll stands at 2,595 with more than 12,400 injured and up to 50,000 people still missing.
livemint.comworld19 days ago
Two-year-old rescued from Venezuela quake rubble as death toll reaches 2,295
Kleiber Moran was pulled from debris in La Guaira state early Tuesday. His parents remain missing while the official death toll stands at 2,295. His aunt pledged to raise him until her sister is found.
world19 days ago
Earthquake Death Toll Overwhelms Venezuela Forensic System
Rising fatalities have exceeded Venezuela's morgue capacity, prompting officials to convert a seaport into a temporary facility for storing and processing bodies.
livemint.comworld19 days ago
Venezuela Earthquakes Kill 1,943 With Tens of Thousands Missing
Twin magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 quakes struck on June 24. The death toll reached 1,943 by June 30 with more than 10,000 injured and up to 6.8 million people affected.
livemint.comworld20 days ago
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises
Venezuelan physicians report untreated wounds and infectious diseases as the primary threats to survivors one week after twin earthquakes struck the country. Rescue teams from more than two dozen countries continue operations despite the passage of the typical 72-hour survival wi…
The Independentworld20 days ago
Aid Groups Launch Appeal After Venezuela Earthquake Kills 1,700
Humanitarian organizations have issued an urgent appeal for shelter, food, water and medical supplies after two earthquakes struck Venezuela. The death toll stands at 1,700 with 46,000 people still missing.
The Independentworld21 days ago
Venezuela earthquake death toll exceeds 1,700 as rescue window closes
Search operations continued five days after back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela. The government reported more than 1,700 deaths while relief groups warned the critical rescue period had passed.
AP Newsworld22 days ago
Twin Earthquakes Strike Venezuela
Two earthquakes hit Venezuela and left an undetermined number of people missing. Officials and experts said the scale of building damage and missing persons reports indicate a high death toll.
vanguardngr.comworld22 days agoUpdated
Earthquakes Kill 1,430 in Venezuela; Rescue Teams Pull Survivors from Rubble
Two earthquakes struck La Guaira state on June 24. Rescue teams from multiple countries searched rubble as the death toll reached 1,430 by June 27.
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Al Jazeeraworld22 days ago
Rescuers pull survivors from Venezuela quake rubble four days later
Late rescues continued Sunday in areas hit by twin earthquakes, including a 60-year-old woman freed after 86 hours. More than 50,000 people remain reported missing and the confirmed death toll stands at 1,430.
indiatoday.intoday.inworld22 days ago
U.S. Team Rescues Mother and Baby From Venezuela Earthquake Rubble as Death Toll Exceeds 1,400
@CBSNews reported that a mother and her infant were extracted alive from building debris in Venezuela. The Virginia-based U.S. search and rescue team stated the pair suffered only minor injuries. Dual earthquakes have killed more than 1,400 people.
shtfplan.comfinance23 days ago
Rescue teams save 33 after Venezuela earthquakes as thousands remain missing
Thirty-three people have been rescued following twin earthquakes in Venezuela. The death toll has risen above 1,400, with nearly 50,000 people listed as unaccounted for.
Los Angeles Timesworld23 days ago
Earthquakes Kill 1,430 in Venezuela's La Guaira State
Two powerful earthquakes struck La Guaira state on Wednesday. The confirmed death toll reached 1,430 by Saturday afternoon, with 3,238 injured, officials said. Rescue workers continued searching rubble from collapsed buildings.
New York Postworld23 days ago
Venezuela earthquake death toll exceeds 1,400 as rescue efforts continue
Twin earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing more than 1,400 people and leaving tens of thousands unaccounted for. International teams are searching rubble amid aftershocks while aid arrives from multiple countries.
Financial Timesfinance23 days ago
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises as officials face criticism over aid
The death toll from a recent earthquake in Venezuela has increased. Officials have drawn criticism for the pace of relief efforts.
world24 days ago
Double Earthquake Kills More Than 900 in Venezuela, Among Strongest in Over a Century
Twin quakes struck on June 24, collapsing buildings across coastal areas and leaving the death toll expected to rise. Satellite analysis showed roughly one-third of structures damaged in one hard-hit city.
Fox Newssports24 days ago
Former Mets pitcher survives Venezuela hotel collapse after elevator malfunction
A former Major League Baseball pitcher escaped a collapsing hotel during two earthquakes in Venezuela after an elevator took him to the lobby instead of his floor. The death toll has reached 589, with thousands reported missing.
middleeasteye.networld31 days ago
U.S. Officials Plan Switzerland Trip as Lebanon Death Toll Rises
U.S. officials are traveling to Switzerland for diplomatic meetings while the death toll in Lebanon increased overnight. The trip occurs amid ongoing regional developments.
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winnipegfreepress.compolitics37 days ago
Gaza death toll reaches 73,001, health officials say
Gaza health officials reported the Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has reached 73,001. More than 173,200 people have been wounded since the conflict began in October 2023.
deccanchronicle.comworld39 days ago
Nigeria Reports 13,000 Terrorists Neutralised in Past Year
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the death toll from fighting armed rebels fell 81 percent since 2023. The military rescued 360 hostages in Borno State on Monday.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld39 days ago
Philippine Officials Credit Disaster Drills for Limiting Quake Deaths
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Sarangani province Monday, killing 55 people and injuring about 1,120. Officials said years of preparedness drills reduced the death toll and prevented stampedes in schools and workplaces.
france24.comworld43 days ago
Death Toll in Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Reaches 3,613 as Israeli Campaign Targets Militant Group
France 24 reported that more than 11,000 people have been wounded. A new cemetery has opened in Saïda for those who cannot be buried in their home areas.
Washington Examinerpolitics46 days ago
U.S. and Israel Begin Talks on Post-2028 Security Pact Amid ICC Warrants and Gaza Death Toll Over 70,000
Delegations began discussions this week to replace the 2018 memorandum of understanding that expires in 2028. The new framework aims to shift from direct aid to a reciprocal partnership.
The Guardianworld51 days ago
U.S. Military Interdicts Narco-Trafficking Vessel in Eastern Pacific, Killing Three
The attack on Saturday was the fourth announced in a week. The cumulative death toll from strikes that began in September 2025 now stands at 205.
ABC Newspolitics51 days ago
U.S. Military Strikes Narco-Trafficking Vessel in Eastern Pacific, Killing Three
The attack on May 31, 2026, marks the fourth announced this week. The death toll from strikes that began in early September now stands at 205.
jta.orgworld51 days ago
Gaza Health Ministry Reports Death Toll at 72,939 Since October 2023
The Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza recorded 72,939 confirmed deaths and 172,927 injuries since October 7, 2023. Hospitals received one body and eight injured people in the latest 24-hour period.
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The Guardianworld52 days ago
U.S. Military Strikes Narco-Trafficking Vessel in International Waters
The U.S. military conducted another strike on a suspected drug vessel Friday, killing three men and bringing the total death toll from the campaign above 200. Officials said the boat was engaged in narco-trafficking and operated by a designated terrorist organization.
newser.comworld55 days ago
Ebola Outbreak Reported in Congo and Uganda, Death Toll Reaches 223
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed an Ebola outbreak in Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Cases have also appeared in Uganda, and the International Rescue Committee warned the outbreak could become the deadliest on record.
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France 24world59 days ago
Russia Reports 16 Killed in Luhansk Dormitory Drone Strike
Russian officials said the death toll from a drone strike on a student dormitory in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region reached 16 on Saturday. Most victims were young women. The announcement followed a U.N. debate on the incident.
world61 days ago
Israel Detains Activists on Gaza Flotilla and Conducts Raids in Lebanon
Spanish officials said 44 activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla are scheduled for deportation from Israel to Spain via Turkey. Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported the death toll from an earlier Israeli air raid rose to 14.
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thesouthafrican.comworld63 days ago
Ebola Death Toll in Congo Rises to 131
Health officials reported 131 deaths from 513 suspected cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. One death was also recorded in neighboring Uganda.
nbcnews.compolitics63 days ago
Gunmen Kill Three at San Diego Mosque, Suspects Found Dead
Two suspects opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing three adults inside the mosque. Both suspects were later found dead in a vehicle nearby, bringing the total death toll to five.
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naturalnews.comworld64 days ago
Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill at Least Eight Palestinians
Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least eight Palestinians on Sunday, including three community kitchen workers in Deir el-Balah. Gaza's Health Ministry reported the updated death toll since October 2023.
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Los Angeles Timespolitics66 days ago
Six Die in California Immigration Detention Centers Amid 162% Population Increase
A California Department of Justice report released Friday documents the highest annual death toll in seven years of state inspections, with six deaths recorded in the past year after the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign more than doubled facility populations.
citizen.co.zaworld76 days ago
Heavy Rains Cause Flooding in Northern Cape, Free State and North West, Killing Three and Displacing Thousands
Heavy flooding has isolated communities across multiple South African provinces, with school closures ordered in the Western Cape and rescue operations underway in several districts. The death toll has reached three amid ongoing storms in the Eastern Cape.
france24.comworld78 days ago
Kenya Flood Death Toll Rises to 18 as Heavy Rains Persist
The death toll from floods in Kenya has reached 18, primarily due to drowning, according to the Ministry of Interior and National Administration. The Eastern region reported the highest number of fatalities, with ongoing rains affecting multiple areas. Authorities have identified…