Venezuela has declared a nationwide state of emergency after two powerful earthquakes, recorded at magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, struck the country within seconds of each other on Wednesday evening, causing widespread destruction and triggering fears of a much higher death toll. According to preliminary figures released by government authorities, at least 32 people have… Read more: Twin Powerful Earthquakes Rock Venezuela; Heavy Casualties Feared

The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and Israel, has accused Israeli authorities and security forces of deliberately targeting Palestinian children, stating that these actions amount to genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in the Gaza Strip, as well as war crimes in the West Bank… Read more: Israel Deliberately Targeted Palestinian Children, Amounting to Genocide, UN Inquiry Says