The headquarters of the Venezuelan Red Cross sustained critical damage following a powerful earthquake, according to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). While the impact on staff and volunteers is currently being assessed, relief workers in the country are continuing their efforts to provide assistance.
A large search operation for a missing swimmer took place in IJmuiden aan Zee on Wednesday evening. While one person was rescued after entering the water during the operation, the original individual remains missing after a 2.5-hour search by the coast guard.
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated travel advice for seven Middle Eastern countries following a preliminary peace agreement between the United States and Iran. While travel is now largely permitted, officials warn that the security situation remains volatile and could deteriorate rapidly.
The death toll in Venezuela has risen to at least 164 following a series of severe earthquakes. Interim President Delcy Rodríguez confirmed the updated figures as authorities continue to assess the impact of the disaster.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with Donald Trump at the White House, employing a strategy of flattery combined with diplomatic firmness. The encounter highlighted Rutte's efforts to maintain a strong relationship with the U.S. leadership while also defending the alliance's interests.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called for mutual respect between Poland and Ukraine during a conference on Ukraine's recovery in Gdańsk. The statement follows a diplomatic dispute over World War II history, which resulted in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky skipping the event.