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Two powerful 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes struck near Morón, Venezuela, on Wednesday evening, just 39 seconds apart, causing widespread building collapses, over 130 aftershocks, and shutting down Maiquetía International Airport. Officials reported 188 deaths and more than 1,500 injuries, with thousands missing and La Guaira declared a disaster zone. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared a state of emergency, while leaders like U.S. President Trump, El Salvador's Nayib Bukele, and others pledged aid including rescue teams and supplies to support ongoing search efforts.

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Rescue teams pulled dust-covered children from pancaked buildings in La Guaira, as families waited anxiously amid the rubble of the worst quakes in over a century.

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In a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Attorney General Pam Bondi dated Tuesday, Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed requested an investigation by December 1 into World Liberty Financial's compliance with anti-money laundering rules, sanctions, and governance. The demand stems from a September report by Accountable.US alleging the project sold $WLFI governance tokens to wallets linked to North Korea's Lazarus Group, a Russian sanctions-evasion stablecoin, Iran's NoBitex exchange, and the sanctioned mixer Tornado Cash. DT Marks DEFI LLC, controlled by Donald Trump and his family, holds 22.5 billion tokens and receives 75% of sales revenue, while the project lists Trump family members in prominent roles; World Liberty Financial maintains it has robust compliance measures with no evidence of wrongdoing.

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Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed have fired off a letter urging a federal probe into World Liberty Financial, the Trump family's crypto project, over alleged sales to North Korean hackers and sanctioned entities.

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United Airlines will restart daily nonstop flights between Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Caracas' Simón Bolívar International Airport on August 11, using Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The outbound flight UA1046 leaves Houston at 11:45 p.m. and arrives in Caracas at 5:30 a.m.; the return UA1045 departs Caracas at 8:00 a.m. and lands in Houston at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are now available pending approvals. The move follows eased U.S. sanctions after political changes, including the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro, and aims to boost economic ties, especially in oil, with support from U.S. officials.

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Families separated by years of distance can soon hop on a direct flight home, thanks to United's return to Venezuela skies.

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Videos show heavy crude oil contaminating Persian Gulf sites, including Qeshm Island, mangroves, and coral reefs, after tankers were struck in the Strait of Hormuz during the 2026 regional conflict. Iranian authorities have started cleanup efforts, but fishing communities and marine life face long-term harm from the slow-moving Gulf waters. Meanwhile, the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve hit its lowest level since 1983 at 298.7 million barrels following releases to counter supply disruptions, while an IRGC spokesman warned of broader infrastructure risks if threats continue.

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Thick black oil now blankets the once-clear beaches of Iran's Qeshm Island, turning paradise into sludge as spills from damaged tankers wash ashore.

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Nicolás Maduro's driver and bodyguards collaborated with the United States in exchange for a $50 million reward. U.S. President Donald Trump refused to pay the promised amount, leaving the collaborators without compensation.

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On Thursday, Jackson Hinkle's X post labeling Taiwan a 'fake country' under China drew sharp rebuttals and support, spotlighting Taiwan's limited diplomatic recognition by only 12 UN members and the Holy See amid the unresolved Chinese Civil War. Taiwan governs 23 million people democratically, holds multiparty elections, maintains a 215,000-strong military, and receives U.S. arms support, including a recent $330 million package. Public opinion strongly favors the status quo or independence, with over 80% rejecting China's 'one country, two systems' model, reflecting broader geopolitical divides.

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Influencer Jackson Hinkle declared Taiwan a 'fake country' that belongs to China, igniting a heated online clash viewed over 65,000 times. The post amplified longstanding tensions between China's unification claims and Taiwan's 76 years of independent self-governance.

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The administration has sanctioned over 40 entities and 38 people since January 2026, targeting fuel, banking, and mining to leave Havana unable to evade pressure. Rubio told Axios the strategy ensures Cuba 'can’t wait us out' over the next two and a half years, building on moves that cut off its main oil supply. Public views split, with critics like Nathan J. Robinson calling it a sham on democracy and others seeing it as vital leverage against the regime, as blackouts and shortages hit the island.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio vows to squeeze Cuba's economy with no escape, aiming to force a post-communist shift while hunting for a potential new leader.

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On Thursday, Jackson Hinkle's X post labeling Taiwan a 'fake country' under China drew sharp rebuttals and support, spotlighting Taiwan's limited diplomatic recognition by only 12 UN members and the Holy See amid the unresolved Chinese Civil War. Taiwan governs 23 million people democratically, holds multiparty elections, maintains a 215,000-strong military, and receives U.S. arms support, including a recent $330 million package. Public opinion strongly favors the status quo or independence, with over 80% rejecting China's 'one country, two systems' model, reflecting broader geopolitical divides.

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Influencer Jackson Hinkle declared Taiwan a 'fake country' that belongs to China, igniting a heated online clash viewed over 65,000 times. The post amplified longstanding tensions between China's unification claims and Taiwan's 76 years of independent self-governance.

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The 19-year-old sensation, known as 'The Nuke,' beat world No. 1 Luke Humphries 11-10 in a last-leg final at London's O2 Arena, securing his second title and £350,000. Littler broke down on Sky Sports, sharing how jeers from fans in Manchester, Rotterdam, Liverpool, and Leeds—fueled by his Manchester United fandom and cheeky comebacks—left him telling partner Faith he wanted to stop. Humphries hugged him post-match, calling him a 'good kid' and saying darts needs Littler more than he needs it, while his arrival has boosted viewership to 4.8 million peaks and doubled youth sign-ups.

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Tears streamed down Luke Littler's face after clinching the Premier League Darts title, as he revealed how constant crowd boos nearly made him quit the game.

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The Belgian winger, signed from Club Brugge for €8.5 million on a deal until 2031, debuted in the Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup alongside Udinese and Nottingham Forest. After just two weeks of training and limited recent play, Bisiwu showed his dribbling flair in the striped jersey, though some felt the pressure got to him in his short stint. Fans like Neal Gardner and David Ki urged patience, noting the teen needs time to settle and prove his 'ankle breaker' potential amid high expectations at the club.

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Eighteen-year-old Jesse Bisiwu stepped onto the pitch in Barcelona's colors for the first time, drawing a mix of cheers and measured takes from fans watching his every move.

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The small Caribbean nation of Aruba, with a population under 110,000, dominated Group B of the FIFA Series in Kigali from March 26-29, beating Macau 4-1 before securing the title with a 4-1 triumph over Liechtenstein on Sunday. Goals came from Jaybriën Dicheiro Nafali Romano, Gello Robertha, Rainey Breinburg, and a late own goal, while Liechtenstein replied once through Zünd. Tanzania took third with a 6-0 rout of Macau, as Rwanda's packed crowds celebrated the vibrant tournament hosted at Pelé Stadium.

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Aruba's players erupted in joy after their final whistle, marking their first-ever victory against a UEFA team in Rwanda's electric Kigali Pelé Stadium.

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Ivory Coast beat Curaçao 2-0 in Philadelphia thanks to a brace by Nicolas Pépé, securing second place in Group E and advancing to the Round of 32 for the first time in their history. The victory eliminates Curaçao from the tournament after they finished last in the group. Ivory Coast will face the Group I runner-up in Dallas.

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