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USA (MNN) – In the midst of legislative discourse among congress members who oppose Islamic cultural influence and those who welcome it, Americans are grappling with whether sharia law and constitutional law can, or will, coexist. But Pierre Houssney with Horizons International poses a broader, yet
Venezuela (MNN) — Two earthquakes struck northern Venezuela Wednesday night within a minute of each other, at magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5. The second quake was the most severe to hit Venezuela since 1900. By mid-Thursday the death toll rose to 188 people, with thousands reported missing. Damages are e
. Los terremotos han afectado a comunidades en Caracas y en los estados Aragua, Carabobo, Falcón, La Guaira, Miranda y zonas aledañas. Las regiones más afectadas han registrado el colapso de decenas de edificios, y se reporta que hay niños y niñas entre las víctimas. Mientras las autoridades continú
. Highlights On June 24, approximately 18:00 local time, Venezuela was struck by two consecutive high-magnitude earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5) in the central-northern region, triggering national and widespread damage. According to official sources, more than 30 aftershocks have been recorded maintaining
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.9 million children live in the areas affected by the powerful 7.5 and 7.2 magnitude earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June, putting thousands of children and families at risk. The earthquakes affected communities in Caracas and the states of Aragua, Carabobo, Falcón, La Guaira, Miranda and su
. FAO Food Outlook: Global food commodity market trends face rising geopolitical and weather risks New edition also explores shipping fuel implications, energy-agriculture market linkages, fertilizer markets, and the global food import bill Rome – The outlook for global food commodity markets contin
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Uganda . FAST FACTS On May 15, the DRC officially declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD), later to be confirmed as the Bundibugyo strain. As of June 23, 1,094 confirmed cases and 277 confirmed deaths had been reported in the DRC, w
Countries: Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania . Highlights In the first quarter of 2026, Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda faced overlapping humanitarian hazards including refugee influxes, climate shocks (floods, landslides, drought), food insecurity, and recurrent disease out
. Reports indicate last night’s powerful earthquakes have caused significant loss of life, widespread injuries, and severe damage to homes and vital infrastructure in Caracas and elsewhere. My deepest condolences to those who have lost loved ones and our thoughts are with all affected by this traged
Countries: Mozambique, Rwanda . Key takeaways ISM is developing an enclave that stretches along more than 100 kilometers of the Cabo Delgado coast and 50 km inland. Within this area, and despite a military presence, the group has some freedom of movement, maintains its main base, and seeks legitimac
. Los terremotos han afectado a comunidades de Caracas y de los estados Aragua, Carabobo, Falcón, La Guaira, Miranda y zonas cercanas. A medida que las evaluaciones oficiales de la situación evolucionan, se insta a las comunidades a mantenerse alerta ante posibles réplicas y a seguir las orientacion
. Highlights & Impact Overview On 24 June 2026, a high-intensity 'seismic doublet' consisting of two shallow, major earthquakes ($M7.2$ and $M7.5$) struck north-central Venezuela in rapid succession, with the epicentre located near Morón along the Carabobo/Yaracuy axis. The Global Disaster Alert
. Highlights & Impact Overview On 24 June 2026, a high-intensity 'seismic doublet' consisting of two shallow, major earthquakes ($M7.2$ and $M7.5$) struck north-central Venezuela in rapid succession, with the epicentre located near Morón along the Carabobo/Yaracuy axis. The Global Disaster Alert
.5 and 7.2 magnitude earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June 2026. The earthquakes have affected communities in Caracas and the states of Aragua, Carabobo, Falcón, La Guaira, Miranda and nearby areas. As official situation assessments evolve, communities are urged to remain alert for possible a
. Situation Report #2Earthquakes in Venezuela25 June 2026Time: 3:00 pm Highlights Two consecutive earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 recorded at around 18:00 on Wednesday 24 June, with more than 130 aftershocks. 211 people dead and 1261 injured (provisional figure), according to authorities as of
. Situation Report #2Earthquakes in Venezuela25 June 2026Time: 3:00 pm Highlights Two consecutive earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 recorded at around 18:00 on Wednesday 24 June, with more than 130 aftershocks. 211 people dead and 1261 injured (provisional figure), according to authorities as of
. HIGHLIGHTS • On 24 June 2026, two consecutive earthquakes (M7.2 and M7.5) struck Yaracuy state in north-central Venezuela with ~3.9 million people exposed to severe shaking. • The earthquake was felt across several states, including Miranda, Aragua, Yaracuy, Lara, Mérida, Falcón, Carabobo, La Guai
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European Union officials quietly hosted a delegation of Taliban representatives in Brussels this week, marking the first known visit by Taliban officials to EU headquarters since the Islamist group seized control of Afghanistan in 2021. The June 23 meeting, reported by Euronews and later confirmed b
. Key Messages El Niñoconditions are present and expected to intensify through at least January 2027. Strong El Niño conditions are likely to emerge in late 2026 and continue into early 2027. Typically, El Niño events result in above-average October through April precipitation. Northern, central, an
Countries: Colombia, Lebanon, Malawi . But around the world, every day, peace is being built by creating spaces for dialogue, local mediation, challenging harmful practices and norms, supporting survivors, and advocating for justice. Peace is the direct result of these acts of courage and persistenc
A priest in Kauda, Sudan, was killed by a militant group determined to take his parish’s medical supplies. On June 18, an armed group stormed into Father Youhana Al-Amin’s church, demanding the keys to the medical supply storage. They gathered all they could and planned to return for what remained.
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. On 24 June 2026, northern Venezuela was struck by two powerful earthquakes approximately 40 seconds apart - a magnitude 7.2 foreshock followed by a magnitude 7.5 mainshock, making it the country's strongest recorded earthquake in more than 125 years. The shallow earthquakes generated violent groun
. Earthquakes in VenezuelaJune 25, 2026Time: 3:00 am Highlights Two consecutive earthquakes of approximately M7.2 and M7.5 occurred around 18:00 local time, followed by more than 20 aftershocks. 32 fatalities (preliminary) and over 700 injured, according to authorities. La Guaira State identified as
. Earthquakes in VenezuelaJune 25, 2026Time: 3:00 am Highlights Two consecutive earthquakes of approximately M7.2 and M7.5 occurred around 18:00 local time, followed by more than 20 aftershocks. 32 fatalities (preliminary) and over 700 injured, according to authorities. La Guaira State identified as
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. For Immediate Release Handing over the rehabilitated Aden Intra-Urban Road Aden, 24 June 2026 – The Government of Japan, the Ministry of Public Works and Highways, and UNOPS marked the completion of “The Project for Rehabilitation of Aden Intra-Urban Roads,” which rehabilitated 2.4 km of intra-urb
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. Kabul, Afghanistan, 25 June 2026 - Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors without Borders (MSF) has witnessed an alarming increase in the number of children suffering from severe acute malnutrition with medical complications requiring lifesaving treatment in its therapeutic feeding centres in southern A
. Four years into the full-scale war, many organizations are no longer asking how to respond to a crisis. Instead, they are asking how emergency assistance can strengthen the systems, institutions, and local actors that will remain long after humanitarian programmes end. Ukraine challenges tradition
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