The Economic Times

Official figures confirm 5,278 people died in Venezuela's dual earthquakes last month. The powerful tremors significantly impacted the nation's northern coastal regions and near the capital. Over 16,700 individuals sustained injuries from the devastating seismic events. More than 850 buildings suffered damage, and 190 completely collapsed. Over 23,500 displaced residents are now living in temporary camps.

The United States and Iran are engaged in daily bombings over the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump's strategy of escalating airstrikes faces limitations in influencing Tehran. Diplomacy remains an option, but Iran has refused to yield control of the shipping corridor. Intensifying attacks have collapsed a ceasefire deal and increased oil prices. Both sides appear to be doubling down militarily, risking further conflict.

A tanker was attacked early Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz off Oman. Two other ships faced assaults in the strait over the last day. The United States military conducted its tenth consecutive night of strikes on Iran. Nearly one hundred US service members have been injured since early July. Diplomatic efforts are underway to de-escalate the growing conflict.

A Russian missile strike killed ten people aboard a corn ship near Odesa. The Golden Leo vessel, flagged by Guinea-Bissau, caught fire after the attack. Nine crew members and one pilot perished, while eight were rescued. Both Russia and Ukraine are intensifying attacks on crucial shipping routes. This renewed violence raises concerns about global grain supply stability.

An adviser to Iran's supreme leader has warned Bahrain of severe military action following retaliatory Iranian strikes on a local US base. Concurrently, the US and Iran have agreed to halt counter-strikes and resume critical diplomatic talks in Doha this Tuesday to resolve their maritime dispute over the Strait of Hormuz.

Ukraine intensified its drone attacks on Russia, hitting a major oil refinery in the Krasnodar region and causing at least one fatality. President Zelenskyy stated these strikes target Russia's war resources. Another refinery in Yaroslavl was reportedly targeted, with local authorities closing roads due to drone activity. These actions come as Ukraine aims to cripple Russia's war funding and inflict consequences on its populace.

Ukraine reported Russian strikes killed two and injured over 20, with significant damage to civilian infrastructure. In retaliation, Ukrainian strikes on Russian-occupied territories and inside Russia resulted in three deaths and dozens injured. President Zelensky highlighted a successful strike on a Volgograd facility producing military equipment, underscoring the escalating conflict.