Over 160 people dead in Venezuela earthquakes

Venezuela faces a humanitarian crisis after two back-to-back earthquakes struck the capital and surrounding states, killing at least 164 people and prompting international aid pledges. Meanwhile, political friction intensifies in Washington as President Trump faces internal opposition from Republican senators regarding war funding, even as global oil prices retreat following a ceasefire in the Iran conflict. Beyond geopolitical instability, shifting cultural landscapes are evident through the rise of "dopamine sites"—virtual apps providing psychological rewards to South Korean youth—and the suppression of free expression in Hong Kong via the arrest of independent booksellers. Additionally, the Vatican has initiated a five-year laser-based restoration of Raphael’s frescoes, while the Italian city of Trieste continues to host Europe’s only gender-segregated beach, sparking ongoing debates over tradition and social progress.