GENEVA, Switzerland, June 26 [Category: Religion] -- The World Council of Churches posted the following news: * * * ACT Alliance issues alert for earthquake response in Venezuela * ACT Alliance members, the Lutheran World Federation, Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe, and Swiss Church Aid HEKS/EPER, have issued an alert related to earthquake response in Venezuela. On 24 June, two powerful earthquakes (magnitude 7.2 and 7.5) struck north-central Venezuela near Mor o n (Carabobo State), at a depth of approximately 10 km. The events occurred with more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, June 26 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * After Venezuela Earthquakes, Direct Relief Supports Medical Deployment in Critical Response Window * As an elite medical team deploys to Venezuela, Direct Relief is mobilizing an emergency grant to support their swift, effective response to Wednesday's cataclysmic double earthquakes. The first 72 hours following a disaster are the most critical for both search and rescue and medical intervention. Rescue efforts are most likely to u more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following statement on June 25, 2026, on the Supreme Court's decision regarding the temporary protected status for Haiti and Syria: * * * Alianza Americas regrets the Supreme Court's decision on TPS. Congress must create a permanent solution that allows people who were and are protected under TPS to remain in the country. - Alianza Americas deeply regrets today's decision by the Supreme Court of Justice r more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, June 25 -- Global Affairs Canada, an arm of the Canadian government, posted the following news release: * * * Canada provides humanitarian assistance in response to earthquakes in Venezuela * June 25, 2026 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada Canada stands with the people of Venezuela following the catastrophic earthquakes that have caused immense loss of life and widespread damage. While the full scale of the tragedy is still unknown, it may affect hundreds of thousands of people, and humanitarian efforts must be ur more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, June 26 -- The Canadian Red Cross issued the following news release: * * * Canadian Red Cross launches appeal to support people impacted by the earthquakes in Venezuela The Canadian Red Cross is working to support those impacted by the earthquakes in Venezuela and has launched the 2026 Venezuela Earthquakes Appeal. The Red Cross is working to get help to those impacted by the earthquakes in Venezuela as quickly as possible. Money raised will enable the Red Cross to support immediate relief, recovery efforts, resilience,  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 26 [Category: Sociological] -- Care, an organization that says it is dedicated to ending poverty, issued the following statement by Ana Maria Mendez, regional director for Latin America and the Caribbean regarding the earthquakes that hit Venezuela: * * * Powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela, exacerbating an already deeply fragile context Our thoughts are with the people of Venezuela as they face the aftermath of two powerful earthquakes that struck the country on June 24, on the eve of a national holiday when many famil more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 26 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, posted the following statement on June 25, 2026: * * * CODEPINK STATEMENT: U.S. Economic Warfare Has Made Venezuela's Earthquake Catastrophe Worse - End Sanctions Now! CODEPINK extends our deepest condolences to the people of Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes that have taken hundreds of lives, injured thousands, and left entire communities in urgent need more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 27 -- Politico issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Finnish President Alexander Stubb: * * * Full Transcript: Finnish President Alexander Stubb This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Alexander Stubb on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns": Alexander Stubb: Now we're going back to the root of NATO, but with an ask from the United States, which is, "Take more responsibility for your own security; We are paying too much for it." I think Europe has heard the message loud and cl more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 26 [Category: Health Care] -- Humanity and Inclusion issued the following news release: * * * HI Responds to Devastating Venezuela Earthquakes Amid Growing Medical Crisis * VENEZUELA - The evening of June 24th had only just begun in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, when two powerful earthquakes violently shook the ground. Two quakes with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 struck in quick succession, less than a minute apart, followed by more than thirty aftershocks. The second earthquake was the strongest recorded i more PR

NEW YORK, June 27 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following statement with eight civil society organizations: * * * Holding Sri Lanka Accountable for Violations of the Convention against Torture and Other Ill-Treatment * We, the undersigned civil society organizations, respectfully urge States Parties to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (Convention against Torture) to take action against Sri Lanka for violations of the Convention, in solidarity with Sri L more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, June 26 -- Northwestern University posted the following Q&A on June 25, 2026, involving Suzan van der Lee, professor of Earth and planetary sciences: * * * Seismologist available to explain recent earthquakes Expert can discuss whether the events are connected, what to expect next - Following a series of powerful earthquakes that struck Japan, the United States and Venezuela yesterday, Northwestern University seismologist Suzan van der Lee is available to explain what triggered this unusual burst of seismic activity, wh more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following remakrs on June 25, 2026, by President Lisa Gibbs at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Nostos conference: * * * How Journalism Can Change the World: Global Health in Focus I want to thank SNF and iMEdD for having me here and for their partnership in strengthening journalism around the world. Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide. Roughly 1 in 5 people will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during their li more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 [Category: International] -- Refugees International, a humanitarian organization that says it advocates for lifesaving assistance, human rights and protection for displaced people, issued the following statement by Director for the Americas and Europe Yael Schacher: * * * Refugees International Condemns SCOTUS Asylum, TPS Rulings "Yesterday, the Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration could turn back people who come to ports of entry at the border to seek asylum, even if doing so would return them to harm. It al more PR

WESTPORT, Connecticut, June 27 -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, posted the following news release: * * * Venezuela Earthquake: 'A Cataclysmic Event' - Children Spend Second Night Sheltering in Open Spaces Amid Hundreds of Aftershocks as Needs Rapidly Rise CARACAS - Families in earthquake-devastated Venezuela spent a second night sheltering in open spaces amid fears of further building collapses and raising serious concerns over childr more PR

WESTPORT, Connecticut, June 26 -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, posted the following news release: * * * Venezuela Earthquake: Rescuers race to free people trapped in rubble as children forced from their homes by massive quakes CARACAS - Rescuers in Venezuela are racing to find people trapped in the rubble of collapsed buildings after two massive earthquakes struck west of the capital Caracas, forcing children and their families from  more PR

MANAMA, Bahrain, June 26 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following transcript of a news conference on June 25, 2026, by Secretary Marco Rubio at the Sheraton Bahrain Hotel: * * * SECRETARY RUBIO: All right. You guys ready? QUESTION: Yes. SECRETARY RUBIO: Just a couple points I want to make at the outset - because I know it's been in the news this morning - about this earthquake in Venezuela. I had an opportunity to talk earlier this morning with Delcy Rodriguez, the acting president. We're obviously awaiting the - we're already depl more PR

DORAL, Florida, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command issued the following news release: * * * SOUTHCOM Leadership Arrives in Venezuela to Coordinate Earthquake Relief Support * U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Kevin J. Jarrard arrived in Caracas, Venezuela, today, to oversee Department of War support to Venezuela earthquake relief efforts. Maj. Gen. Jarrard is serving as the senior U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) official on the ground and is working closely with partners to plan, coordinate, and direct the U.S. military more PR

DORAL, Florida, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: SOUTHCOM Surging Forces to Support Venezuela Earthquake Relief Efforts * U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) is surging available assigned U.S. military forces in our region to support Department of State-led U.S. government relief operations in Venezuela, following the devastating earthquakes that struck the nation June 24, 2026. The interim Venezuelan authorities formally requested U.S. assistance in the aftermath. S more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Southern Command Moves Quickly to Support Venezuela Earthquake Relief * As directed by the War Department, U.S. Southern Command is working with the State Department to support U.S. government relief operations in Venezuela in response to the devastating June 24 earthquakes. Southcom is moving quickly to bring unmatched airlift, logistics and lifesaving capabilities of the U.S. military to help save lives and support the nation of Venezuela during this cris more PR

DORAL, Florida, June 26 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command issued the following news release: * * * U.S. military aircraft, ships, and support teams arriving and en route to Venezuela to aid the country's disaster relief efforts * U.S. Southern Command continues to surge U.S. military capabilities to Venezuela today in support of ongoing U.S. earthquake relief efforts requested by the Venezuelan government and led by the State Department. Two U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft are transporting U.S. Urban Search and R more PR

LONDON, England, June 26 -- The British Ministry of Defence issued the following news: * * * UK deploys search and rescue team and emergency funding to support Venezuela earthquake response * * UK deploying 68-strong search and rescue team, including specialist dogs, to support life-saving efforts in Venezuela * PS2 million UK humanitarian funding will support immediate response and coordination * UK Emergency Medical Team (UK EMT) is also sending an advance team to assess urgent health needs and inform further UK medical support T more PR

LONDON, England, June 26 -- The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issued the following news: * * * UK deploys search and rescue team and emergency funding to support Venezuela earthquake response * * UK deploying 68-strong search and rescue team, including specialist dogs, to support life-saving efforts in Venezuela * PS2 million UK humanitarian funding will support immediate response and coordination * UK Emergency Medical Team (UK EMT) is also sending an advance team to assess urgent health needs and inform furth more PR

LONDON, England, June 27 [Category: International] -- Amnesty International issued the following news release: * * * Venezuela: Human rights must guide earthquake response amid devastating crisis * In the context of the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on the afternoon of 24 June and the relief efforts that are following, Amnesty International raises the alarm over the potentially devastating effects this disaster may have on the Venezuelan population and calls on Venezuelan authorities and international community to do all they can to pro more PR

MONROVIA, California, June 27 -- World Vision International issued the following news release on June 26, 2026: * * * World Vision Launches Humanitarian Response to Support Victims of Deadly Earthquakes in Venezuela * World Vision Launches Humanitarian Response to Support Victims of Deadly Earthquakes in Venezuela * The humanitarian organization will distribute food, hygiene, and menstrual dignity kits in communities devastated by the two powerful earthquakes. * In response to the anticipated humanitarian impact, World Vision will provide  more PR