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UN Scales Up Assistance Following Venezuela Earthquakes with $37 Billion Damage Estimate

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela in June, prompting the UN and partners to intensify humanitarian aid amid significant casualties and infrastructure losses.

Jul 7, 2026, 1:37 AM UN News

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Iraqi forces attacked many locations including Tehran on Monday September 22, 1980. Around 14:15 explosions were heard from Mehrabad airport in Tehran. The picture was taken a few minutes after the explosions from north-west of the airport from a distance of about 7 kilometers (4.3 miles).

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Dispute Over Iran War Costs as Hegseth Estimates $37.5 Billion, Analysts Suggest Over $100 Billion

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's cost estimate for the Iran War is challenged by experts who claim the actual expenses are significantly higher amid ongoing conflict and congressional concerns.

Daily Caller | Jul 26, 2026, 9:33 PM

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UN Scales Up Aid as Venezuela Earthquake Damage Estimated at $37 Billion

Following two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela, the UN and partners intensify humanitarian assistance amid significant infrastructure losses and a rising death toll.

UN News | Jul 7, 2026, 12:27 AM

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UN Scales Up Aid as Venezuela Earthquake Damage Estimated at $37 Billion

Following two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela, the UN and partners are intensifying humanitarian assistance amid extensive damage and significant casualties.

UN News | Jul 6, 2026, 11:36 PM

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UN Ramps Up Aid as Venezuela Earthquake Damage Hits $37 Billion

Following two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela, the UN and partners intensify humanitarian efforts amid extensive damage and significant casualties.

UN News | Jul 6, 2026, 11:17 PM

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UN Scales Up Assistance as Venezuela Earthquake Damage Estimated at $37 Billion

Following two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela, the UN and partners are intensifying humanitarian aid amid significant infrastructure and housing damage.

UN News | Jul 6, 2026, 9:30 PM

global-institutions

UN Scales Up Aid as Venezuela Earthquake Damage Estimated at $37 Billion

Following two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela, the UN and partners are intensifying humanitarian assistance amid extensive damage and significant casualties.

UN News | Jul 6, 2026, 8:40 PM

Secretary of State Dean Rusk , President Lyndon B. Johnson , and Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara at a meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House.

world

Japan Lowers Growth Forecast for Fiscal 2026 Amid Rising Energy Costs

Higher oil prices linked to Middle East tensions have led Japan's government to reduce its economic growth outlook for the current fiscal year, while projecting a budget surplus return in 2027.

CNA Latest News | Jul 30, 2026, 3:01 AM

This is a high-resolution image of the United States Declaration of Independence ( article - text ). This image is a version of the 1823 William Stone facsimile — Stone may well have used a wet pressing process (that removed ink from the original document onto a contact sheet for the purpose of making the engraving).

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Brazil Becomes World’s Top Importer of Chinese Cars with 147% Surge in Purchases

In the first five months of 2026, Brazil surpassed Russia and Belgium to lead global imports of Chinese vehicles, driven largely by electric and hybrid models amid tariff changes.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 30, 2026, 1:05 AM

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politics

Sen. Elizabeth Warren Condemns Pentagon’s Revision of Iran War Death Toll as ‘An Act of Cruelty’

The Pentagon’s recent reclassification of U.S. service member deaths in the Iran conflict has drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers, who call for transparency and accountability.

The Hill | Jul 28, 2026, 3:16 PM

Satellite image of Japan in May 2003. The islands of Japan are shown clearly off the coast of North and South Korea, China, and Russia in this true-color image. Running down through the islands are a string of mountains that make up part of the Pacific "Ring of Fire." The Ring of Fire is a zone of frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions that stretches in a series of arcs from New Zealand, through Indonesia, up through the Philippines, Japan, the Kuril Islands and Kamchatka Peninsula (Russia), across the Pacific Ocean via the Aleutian Islands, and down the coast of the Americas. Seventy-five percent of the world's volcanoes are in this ring, making it the most volcanically-active region on the planet. Also shown in this image are a number of fires, which are marked with red dots. A few fires were detected in Japan, China, and North Korea, but the majority were detected in Russia's Primorskiy-Kray region. This true-color Aqua MODIS image was acquired on May 1, 2003.

world

Strong Earthquakes Strike Japan’s Kyushu Island, Causing Mall Collapse and Multiple Casualties

Two powerful earthquakes hit Kumamoto Prefecture on Japan’s Kyushu island on Tuesday, triggering building collapses, fires, and multiple casualties, with rescue operations underway.

Al Jazeera | Jul 28, 2026, 2:38 PM

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Republican Senators Question Defense Secretary Hegseth’s Leadership Amid Prolonged Iran Conflict

GOP senators express waning confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as the Iran war continues without resolution, citing unanticipated regional threats and escalating costs.

The Hill | Jul 27, 2026, 10:37 AM

The arrival of El Niño in the tropical Pacific Ocean triggers a cascade of changes in tropical rainfall and wind patterns that echo around the globe. For the United States, the most significant impact is a shift in the path of the mid-latitude jet streams. These swift, high-level winds play a major role in separating warm and cool air masses and steering storms from the Pacific across the U.S. This map illustrates the typical impacts of El Niño on U.S. winter weather. During El Niño, the Pacific jet stream is more reliable across the southern tier of the United States. Southern and interior Alaska and the Pacific Northwest tend to be warmer than average, and the southern tier of U.S. states—from California to the Carolinas—tends to be wetter than average. Farther north, the Ohio and Upper Mississippi River Valleys may be drier than usual. One or more of these climate patterns have occurred during many El Niño events in the past. That doesn’t mean that all of these impacts happen during every episode. Every event is somewhat different. In other words, the influence of El Niño on U.S. winter climate is a matter of probability, not certainty. El Niño and La Niña are opposite phases of a natural climate pattern across the tropical Pacific Ocean that swings back and forth every 3-7 years on average. El Niño and La Niña alternately warm and cool large areas of the tropical Pacific—the world’s largest ocean—which significantly influences where and how much it rains there. Like a boulder dropped into a stream, this shift in the location of tropical rainfall disrupts the atmospheric circulation patterns that connect the tropics with the middle latitudes, which in turn modifies the mid-latitude jet streams. By modifying the jet streams, El Niño and La Niña can affect temperature and precipitation across the United States and other parts of the world. The influence on the U.S. is strongest during the winter (December-February), but it may linger into early spring.

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Super El Niño Expected to Cause Major Economic Losses Across Africa

African Development Bank warns of a $10 billion to $20 billion economic impact and lasting effects on GDP due to a strong El Niño event.

Africanews | Jul 27, 2026, 8:08 AM

Donald Trump speaking at CPAC in Washington D.C. on February 10, 2011.

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Trump’s Tariff Policies Undermine US Credibility and Cause Lasting Harm, Economist Warns

Economist David Hebert highlights the long-term damage to US trustworthiness from Trump’s tariff actions, urging congressional reforms to limit discretionary tariff authority.

Reason | Jul 27, 2026, 7:37 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating The group 'Patriotic Millionaires' calls for higher wealth taxes to address inequality and support public services in the United Kingdom.

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Over 100 UK Millionaires Urge PM Andy Burnham to Increase Taxes on the Ultra-Wealthy

The group 'Patriotic Millionaires' calls for higher wealth taxes to address inequality and support public services in the United Kingdom.

Al Jazeera | Jul 23, 2026, 4:34 PM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating A joint report finds Gaza’s reconstruction will cost seven times more than past efforts and stresses the necessity of Palestinian involvement.

world

Rebuilding Gaza to Cost $71 Billion, Report Urges Inclusion of Palestinians

A joint report finds Gaza’s reconstruction will cost seven times more than past efforts and stresses the necessity of Palestinian involvement.

Al Jazeera | Jul 23, 2026, 1:50 PM

world

US House Passes $1.15 Trillion Defense Bill Amid Iran Conflict and Voting Restrictions Debate

The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2027 passed narrowly in the House despite Democratic opposition over its cost, Iran war involvement, and voting restrictions tied to the bill.

CNA Latest News | Jul 23, 2026, 2:02 AM

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US Defense Secretary Requests $67 Billion More Amid $37.5 Billion Iran War Costs

Months into the US-led conflict with Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seeks additional funding as munitions stockpiles dwindle and economic costs rise.

Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 1:21 PM

politics

Defense Secretary Estimates Iran War Costs at $37.5 Billion

The latest figure marks an increase from earlier estimates, while some experts suggest the total cost could be much higher.

NBC Politics | Jul 22, 2026, 8:18 AM

world

US Iran War Costs Estimated at $37.5 Billion Amid Pentagon Funding Request

During a contentious Senate hearing, Pentagon official During Hegseth testified that the Iran war has cost the US $37.5 billion so far, while the Pentagon seeks additional billions in funding.

BBC World | Jul 22, 2026, 5:51 AM

Industrial port worker overlooking bulk-material handling equipment and a cargo vessel.

world

US Launches 11th Night of Strikes on Iran Amid Threat to Nuclear Site

The US continues military actions targeting Iran’s capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz, while President Trump threatens an attack on an underground nuclear facility.

BBC World | Jul 22, 2026, 4:34 AM

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Defense Secretary Hegseth Estimates Iran War Cost at $37.5 Billion Amid Pentagon Funding Request

At a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reported the Iran war cost at $37.5 billion so far and requested $67 billion in supplemental funding as the conflict intensifies.

NBC Politics | Jul 22, 2026, 3:49 AM

world

US Defence Chief Hegseth Reports $37.5 Billion Cost So Far in Iran War

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine request $1.5 trillion defense budget, including $70 billion for ongoing conflict with Iran.

Al Jazeera | Jul 21, 2026, 10:45 PM

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Liner Fades and Faces Vandalism After Trump Renovation

The protective liner installed this spring, dubbed 'American flag blue' by Donald Trump, has faded to gray and suffered damage, delaying the pool’s readiness beyond the Fourth of July.

Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 1:52 AM