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Venezuela's twin earthquakes have killed 3,342 people and injured 16,740, with thousands still missing. Authorities continue rescue operations as India provides humanitarian aid under Operation Amistad, while the government observes seven days of national mourning for the victims

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez declared seven days of national mourning after earthquakes killed 2,595 people, injured more than 12,000 and destroyed 189 buildings. Authorities continue relief operations as hundreds of aftershocks have rattled the country.

India has dispatched a 41-member Army medical team from 60 Para Field Hospital to Venezuela to assist earthquake relief efforts. The contingent, carrying medical supplies and a BHISHM Cube, will provide trauma care, surgeries and emergency healthcare support

Venezuela declared a nationwide State of Emergency after twin earthquakes measuring 7.1 and 7.5 struck near Moron, causing building collapses and infrastructure damage. Authorities closed Maiquetia airport and launched rescue operations as aftershock fears persisted.

At least 32 people were killed and 700 injured after twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela. Authorities declared a state of emergency, closed the country's main airport and launched large-scale rescue operations amid fears the toll could rise.

A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Japan, disrupting rail services but causing no tsunami threat. Meanwhile, Venezuela was hit by two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.1 and 7.5, prompting concerns over possible casualties and extensive structural damage.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Venezuela’s Acting President/Vice President Delcy Rodriguez in New Delhi, focusing on energy, trade and investment cooperation. The visit comes as India increases Venezuelan crude imports to diversify supplies amid disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez in New Delhi during her five-day India visit. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties in energy, trade, investment, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, transportation, and renewable energy, ahead of her meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez will visit India from June 3–7 to strengthen bilateral ties, with discussions expected on energy, trade and technology. She is likely to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with a high-level ministerial delegation

The United States lifted sanctions on Delcy Rodríguez, signalling improved ties with Venezuela after years of tensions. The move may boost economic cooperation, oil sector engagement, and diplomatic normalization following leadership changes in Caracas

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presented her 2025 Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump as a symbolic gesture of gratitude for his support in promoting peace and democracy in Venezuela, though the prize title remains hers

Pope Leo XIV met Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado at the Vatican, where she sought his intervention for the release of political prisoners. The meeting comes amid heightened international concern over Venezuela’s political crisis

US President Donald Trump shared a digitally altered image showing him as “Acting President of Venezuela” amid comments on improving ties with Venezuelan leadership, oil shipments and regional diplomacy. The image is not based on any official appointment.

India won the toss and chose to bowl against New Zealand in the first ODI at Kotambi Stadium. Shubman Gill said the decision was aimed at testing combinations in Indian conditions, as the hosts suffered a setback with Rishabh Pant ruled out of the series.

The US Senate has advanced a war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further military actions against Venezuela. The measure passed 52–47 with support from Democrats and five Republicans, though it faces little chance of becoming law.

Venezuela holds major critical mineral reserves, offering India long-term supply potential, but sanctions, US policy uncertainty and weak trade limit investment, despite legacy Indian oil assets and strategic diversification efforts

The US capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro has sparked global concern over the erosion of international law. Critics warn it could embolden unilateral military actions, affect Ukraine, Greenland, Taiwan, and the Middle East, and strain alliances with Europe, highlighting the fragility of the post-World War II global order

Gold and silver prices surged on Monday amid strong safe-haven demand following US action in Venezuela. Geopolitical uncertainty, expectations of US rate cuts and a weaker rupee supported domestic bullion prices, though gains were capped below December record highs.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said India will respond to the Venezuela crisis in line with national interest and diplomatic sensitivities. He criticized selective enforcement of international law, while the US maintains Maduro’s capture was a law-enforcement action, not a military invasion

Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to appear in a New York court on narco-terrorism charges after being captured by a US operation. The indictment alleges Maduro and his wife facilitated cocaine shipments to the US and orchestrated violence