Venezuela welcomes 1,600 international rescuers in quake response
Venezuela’s government said on Saturday that 1,600 foreign rescue personnel have arrived to assist in the search for survivors of the devastating tw...
On Wednesday, Zhao Leji, Chairman of China’s National People's Congress Standing Committee, met with King Felipe VI of Spain in Beijing, marking a significant moment in the strengthening of bilateral ties between the two nations.
During their meeting, Zhao emphasized the positive and steady development of China-Spain relations, which have flourished under the leadership of President Xi Jinping and King Felipe VI. He expressed China’s commitment to working with Spain to implement the important consensus reached by both leaders, focusing on consolidating political trust, promoting practical cooperation, and enhancing people-to-people and cultural exchanges. Zhao further highlighted that China aims to maintain high-level development of their bilateral relationship, bringing mutual benefits to both peoples and contributing stability and positive energy to global affairs.
Zhao also mentioned that China’s National People's Congress is eager to collaborate with Spain's Parliament to foster friendly exchanges between legislative bodies. He proposed more exchanges regarding legislative and supervisory practices to provide legal support for bilateral cooperation.
In his remarks, King Felipe VI underscored the long and profound history of friendship between the Spanish and Chinese peoples. He acknowledged the continuous development of their bilateral relations and commended China’s long-term, forward-looking, and coherent development plans. The Spanish king reiterated Spain’s willingness to strengthen legislative exchanges with China and deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership between their countries.
This meeting between Zhao Leji and King Felipe VI signals a continued commitment to enhancing Sino-Spanish relations, focusing on strengthening political, legislative, and cultural ties to further solidify their strategic partnership.
Tens of thousands of people are still unaccounted for after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela. At least 589 people have been confirmed dead and hundreds are believed to be trapped under rubble, as emergency crews and international rescue teams race to respond.
The U.S. Senate rejected a resolution on Wednesday that would have directed President Donald Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress formally authorised military action.
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At least 188 people have been killed and 1,520 injured after powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said. The quakes caused widespread destruction around Caracas, collapsing buildings and trapping residents, with fears the toll could rise significantly.
Venezuela’s government said on Saturday that 1,600 foreign rescue personnel have arrived to assist in the search for survivors of the devastating twin earthquakes that killed more than 900 people this week.
Australia said it would double the maximum penalty it can impose on tech firms found to have failed to uphold a groundbreaking social media ban for children, as evidence mounts that the ban has had little effect on teen use.
France said on Saturday it was considering taking reciprocal measures after Burkina Faso broke off diplomatic relations.
Ukrainian-made Flamingo missiles hit a plant producing artillery systems and components for missile launch systems in Russia's Volgograd region overnight, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday.
A light aircraft crash into a high-rise building in Beijing's Chaoyang district on Friday killed one person and injured 13, the district government said on Saturday in a statement posted on its social media account.
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