US Southern Command surges forces to bring airlift logistics and lifesaving capabilities to Venezuela at Defense Secretary Hegseth’s direction.
Category: International
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Trump Pledges Rapid US Response for Venezuela Calls Venezuelans New and Great Friends
President posts on Truth Social promising to deploy government agencies quickly and expressing new diplomatic warmth toward Venezuela.
Ivory Coast Beats Curaçao 2-0 to Advance from FIFA World Cup Group E
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Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises to at Least 235 as Rescue Workers Search Rubble
Health minister reports higher toll as rescue operations intensify across collapsed buildings in capital Caracas and coastal La Guaira.
USGS Warns Venezuela Twin Quakes Could Kill Tens of Thousands or Even Top 100000
US Geological Survey issues warning that the death toll from the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes could be catastrophically higher.
White House Requests $87.6 Billion in Supplemental Funds Mostly for the US War on Iran
Request is down from Hegseth’s March proposal of $200B but still dwarfs military spending at the height of Iraq and Afghanistan occupations.
Marco Rubio Meets Gulf Allies in Kuwait Bahrain and UAE Rules Out Iran Transit Fee for Strait of Hormuz
Secretary of State says no country supports tolling the strait and US technical talks with Iran are scheduled for next week in Geneva.
Israel Kills Two in Southern Lebanon Despite US-Iran Ceasefire Requiring End to Israeli Occupation
Israeli attacks continue despite renewed ceasefire framework as Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz vows IDF will not withdraw.