Venezuela earthquake threatens US-backed democratic transition

A devastating earthquake in Venezuela has killed over 3,800 people, threatening to set back the US-backed democratic transition as Washington prioritizes stability over elections. Separately, a UN probe found that Sudan's RSF committed genocide in Darfur, while Palestinian President Abbas announced the first legislative elections in 20 years. The US, Japan, and South Korea reaffirmed their commitment to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

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Venezuela earthquake jeopardizes US-backed democratic transition A powerful double-earthquake killed more than 3,800 people in Venezuela, just weeks after US-led talks aimed at a democratic transition. The disaster has forced the US to refocus on stabilization rather than elections, with President Trump prioritizing stability and oil deals over political change. 1

UN probe concludes Sudan's RSF committed genocide in Darfur A UN Fact-Finding Mission found that the Rapid Support Forces carried out mass killings, gang rapes, and deliberate starvation in el-Fasher, amounting to genocide. The report warns of an unfolding catastrophe in the besieged city of el-Obeid. 2

Palestinian Authority sets first legislative elections in 20 years President Mahmoud Abbas decreed a legislative election for November 28, the first since 2006, amid questions over how voting will occur in war-devastated Gaza. The move aims to address international calls for legitimacy and political renewal. 3

US, Japan, and South Korea reaffirm Taiwan Strait stability Top diplomats from the three countries met on the sidelines of the NATO summit and emphasized the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, expressing concern over 'destabilizing actions' around Taiwan. 4