Strong earthquakes struck Japan and Venezuela, with the 7.1-magnitude Venezuela quake triggering a Caribbean tsunami warning, officials said. Earthquakes hit Japan and Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon. The especially strong earthquake in Venezuela, approximate 7.1 magnitude on the Richter scale, prompted a tsunami warning in the Caribbean, the US Tsunami Center said.Representational. (Unsplash)This is a breaking news.Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles.

He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure.

Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team.