Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within seconds Wednesday evening, killing at least 164 people, injuring nearly 1,000, and sending residents fleeing into the streets as buildings collapsed in Caracas and coastal communities, officials said. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox The U.S. Geological Survey said a magnitude 7.2 quake hit near Yumare, west of Caracas, followed 39 seconds later by a magnitude 7.5 quake in the same area. The agency said that the final death toll would probably reach thousands and could exceed 10,000. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared the Venezuelan province of La Guaira a disaster zone and said rescue crews were searching collapsed buildings for survivors. Authorities reported power outages, school closures, and disruptions at airports and public transit systems as aftershocks rattled the region. The disaster is a major test for the current government, which has been in the process of reorganizing itself around Rodríguez after the U.S. captured Venezuela’s president, Nicolas Maduro, in a January raid. President Donald Trump announced that American aid would arrive in Venezuela soon, writing on his Truth Social account that “the U.S.A. stands ready, willing, and able to help! I have instructed all agencies of our government…
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The United States Trade Representative’s office proposed a minimum 10 percent tariff on 54 economies following an investigation, the first step to rebuild the President’s tariff policy after the Supreme Court struck down its “Liberation Day” tariffs. The investigation found that 54 economies had failed to prohibit or enforce prohibitions…
HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. – To project and sustain overwhelming combat power across the globe, the U.S. Air Force employs a logistics enterprise capable of operating at the speed of the modern battlespace. Demonstrating its commitment to ensuring mission dominance, the 505th Command and Control Wing recently hosted a Logistics C2 Hackathon,…
3rd June 2026, Hannover, Germany – Following unprecedented industry demand, DSEI Germany has announced the opening of a fourth exhibition hall ahead of its debut in March 2027. DSEI Germany will be the leading exhibition for defence and security in Germany, featuring defence manufacturers, industrial suppliers, and emerging players from…
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MoreFlux Defense Unveils the New PLATE PACK Made in Collaboration with Ferro Concepts Elevating Concealed Carry with Purpose-Built Backpack/Plate Carrier Salt Lake City, UT – June 24, 2026 – Flux Defense and Ferro Concepts are proud to announce the new PLATE PACK Covert Backpack. The PLATE PACK is a covert,…
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Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Curt Mills, Andrew Day, and Harrison Berger discuss the framework peace deal with Iran, Vice President J.D. Vance’s efforts to get a final deal, and the pushback from the Israel lobby. Recorded June 23, 2026. Read the full article here
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army announced today it has established the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) common data layer baseline, following NGC2 operational validations at the 4th Infantry Division Ivy Sting-Ivy Mass series and 25th Infantry Division Lightning Surge events. Anduril Industries will be responsible for leading the common data…
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MoreThe Senate passed on Tuesday a concurrent resolution directing the president to cease military action in Iran or seek congressional approval by a 50–48 vote. The House passed the same resolution earlier this month. Four Republicans crossed the aisle to support the resolution: Senators Rand Paul (KY), Susan Collins (ME),…
FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – The Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Training and Innovation Facility soon will undergo modernization changes that will strengthen its readiness to train Soldiers, including creating an innovation classroom, a high-tech classroom, a simulator room, a locker room and a mock urban village for training. Plans also…
KOMENDA, SLOVENIA (18 June 2026) UNI&FORMA, part of Mehler Systems and the company behind the UF PRO brand, has received Slovenia’s prestigious “Exporter of the Year” (Izvoznik leta) 2026 award, recognising excellence in exports, innovation, and international growth. Presented annually by Finance, Slovenia’s leading business newspaper, the award is one…
The prestigious ammunition brand ROTTWEIL known for its shotshell products launches fourteen (14) different product solutions for law enforcement and security agencies as well as special forces. Besides door breaching cartridges, ROTTWEIL’s portfolio now also carries a slug, buckshot, training as well as an anti-drone (C-UAV) range meeting the remarkably…
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Coventry, UK — 22 Jun 26 — NP Aerospace, a leading global armour technology manufacturer and vehicle integrator, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Iten Defense, a U.S. based specialist provider of advanced defence protection solutions, from Edgewater Capital Partners and other minority shareholders. The…
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Safran Launches eTAD: The New Standard for Thermal Clip-Ons, Offering Augmented Battlefield Perception to Soldiers Safran Electronics & Defense presents eTAD, its latest-generation thermal vision device, designed to clip onto a night vision goggle (NVG). Developed to strengthen the operational capabilities of European armed forces, eTAD expands Safran Electronics &…
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Disagreements emerged Tuesday between Washington and Tehran over the outcomes so far of negotiations to end the Iran War, as the conflict entered its 116th day. In a Truth Social post on Tuesday morning, President Donald Trump reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz would remain open “with no further Naval…
HUXWRX Mission Team Bolt Gun Suppressors Seen during SOF Week, the HUXWRX Mission Team Bolt Gun Suppressors were purpose built for use with 6.5 Creedmoor, 7 PRC, 308, and .338 Lapua Magnum bolt guns. They are designed to attach to either a three port muzzle break or direct thread in…
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