Many still missing after devastating earthquake in Venezuela| Evening News Bulletin 27 June 2026

The devastating earthquake in Venezuela has left many people still missing, as rescue teams work to find survivors trapped under rubble. Reported figures say the death toll from twin quakes is nearing 1,000, following magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 tremors that devastated parts of Caracas and surrounding areas nearly two days earlier. Foreign aid and support have reached the hardest-hit zones, while the government says fuel supplies remain stable. One cited estimate claims at least 172 people are trapped, though an unverified website reported a far higher number of just over 50,000. The bulletin also covers regional and international developments, including Iran-related accusations after US strikes and an Israeli statement that a trilateral framework agreement has been reached for withdrawal from parts of southern Lebanon, under conditions tied to Hezbollah disarmament.