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UN estimates Venezuela earthquake damage at 37 billion US dollars

July 7, 2026 9:17 AM

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UN estimates Venezuela earthquake damage at 37 billion US dollars

A new United Nations estimate has put the direct physical damage caused by the twin earthquakes in Venezuela at 37 billion US dollars. The estimate includes around 24 billion US dollars in damage to buildings, including homes, businesses, schools, hospitals and public facilities, and another 13 bill...

Former Mongolian President lauds progress of India-backed oil refinery project

July 7, 2026 9:09 AM

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Former Mongolian President lauds progress of India-backed oil refinery project

Former Mongolian President and leader of the ruling Mongolian People's Party (MPP), Nambaryn Enkhbayar, has appreciated the progress of the Oil Refinery Project at Dornogovi, which is being developed with India's support. The Mongol Oil Refinery Project, being implemented with the support of a 1.7 b...

Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to 3,535
Rescue workers search through the rubble after an earthquake in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. AP/PTI(AP06_25_2026_000059A)

July 7, 2026 9:05 AM

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Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to 3,535

Venezuela's National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez has said that the death toll from the twin earthquakes has risen to 3,535, while 16,740 people have been injured. He said 17,854 people remain homeless. Mr Rodriguez said 6,462 people have been rescued so far, while 86,794 families have receive...

More than 300 children killed or injured in Sudan war in 6 months, says UNICEF

July 6, 2026 4:21 PM

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More than 300 children killed or injured in Sudan war in 6 months, says UNICEF

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) today said that over 300 children have been killed or injured in the last six months in the war in Sudan, mostly from drone strikes.   Sudan has been mired in a war between the Sudanese military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since April 2...

Wildfires rage across Portugal, Greece & Spain as Firefighters intensify efforts
A firefighter battles against a wildfire at Varibobi, Acharnes, Greece, on Aug. 3, 2021. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos/IANS)

July 6, 2026 10:57 AM

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Wildfires rage across Portugal, Greece & Spain as Firefighters intensify efforts

Hundreds of firefighters battled wildfires in Portugal, Greece and Spain last night, with Spain and Italy sending reinforcements to Portugal to help with a massive blaze burning for more than three days. Authorities urged residents in parts of Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city, to remain in...

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