Venezuela Earthquake Response: Venezuela’s twin quakes have killed nearly 3,000 people, with official figures putting deaths at 2,954 and tens of thousands still missing as rescue teams wind down and families keep searching amid criticism of slow aid and recovery. Humanitarian Diplomacy: India’s foreign minister sent National Day greetings and highlighted “Operation Amistad” support, while Venezuela’s FM Yvan Gil publicly thanked India for solidarity; the Dominican Republic also sent a humanitarian medical flight with equipment and a mobile hospital. Climate Risk Ahead: UN-linked warnings say El Niño is confirmed and likely to intensify in 2026, raising the odds of droughts, floods, heatwaves, and severe storms—an early warning for food and disaster planning. Peru Political Shift: Keiko Fujimori has been declared winner of Peru’s presidential election, setting up a new right-leaning government after a razor-thin race. Caribbean Governance & Creative Economy: St. Kitts and Nevis’ minister urged regional investment in the “Orange Economy,” while governance experts stressed accountability in public institutions as a key political issue for the region. World Cup Culture & Politics: FIFA says stadium music is pre-selected with team “signature” songs, reflecting how sport branding and national identity travel together.