The death toll from two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela rose to 589, with 2,980 injured, acting President Delcy Rodríguez said early on Friday, June 26. Rescuers were boosted by international teams, as they raced to find survivors beneath collapsed buildings. India too has stepped in to help, with two Indian Air Force C-17s taking-off with medical teams and 35 tons of emergency supplies, as well as a military field hospital, as announced by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday.

Venezuela earthquake LIVE updates: As authorities scrambled to respond to the disaster, Rodríguez directed healthcare professionals across the country to report to hospitals and…

At least 164 people have been killed and 971 injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, according to acting president Delcy Rodríguez, who warned that the toll could…

Venezuela grapples with a devastating toll of 589 dead and nearly 3,000 injured following two powerful earthquakes. The hardest-hit state, La Guaira, is now militarized as rescue…