Following a meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested he would "probably do something" to satisfy Turkey's requests for F-35 fighter jets and components for its KAAN project. The vague promise addresses Ankara's long-standing efforts to acquire the advanced aircraft and propulsion systems for its own military development.
Two powerful earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday. The US Geological Survey updated its initial report of a single 7.1 magnitude quake to reflect the occurrence of these two distinct seismic events.
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake occurred off the coast of Venezuela and was felt on the island of Curaçao on Wednesday evening. The Meteorological Service of Curaçao issued a code yellow alert but confirmed there is no risk of a tsunami following the tremor.
A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the tremor occurred at a depth of 13 kilometers and was felt in the capital city of Caracas.
The Trump administration has requested an additional $87.6 billion in funding from the U.S. Congress. Most of the requested budget is intended to address urgent needs related to the war in Iran.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Wednesday to address Washington's criticism of European allies. Rutte stated that the criticism regarding Europe's willingness to support the U.S. and Israel in a conflict against Iran is only partially justified.