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Venezuela is pushing back after Donald Trump threatened to shut down the country’s airspace, calling the remark unacceptable and a violation of national sovereignty. Officials say the warning heightens regional tensions and undermines diplomatic efforts, urging respect and dialogue instead of escalating rhetoric.
A shooting at a child’s birthday party in Stockton, California, left four people dead and 14 others wounded. The incident has shocked the community, and authorities are investigating. Families affected are reeling, and officials have launched efforts to provide support and justice.
In the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, Sri Lanka has proclaimed a state of emergency while coping with the rising death toll of at least 159. The government is mobilizing resources to assist affected areas and manage rescue and relief efforts as communities reel from severe impact.
Despite ongoing peace efforts, Russian drones and missiles struck residential areas in Kyiv early Saturday—killing at least one person and injuring seven, including a child. Emergency crews responded to fires in several districts, and authorities say the strikes hit multiple civilian buildings.
After the D.C. shooting, Trump ordered a review of green cards issued to people from specific countries. The move signals stricter immigration checks and a pause on some residency approvals as the government reassesses security risks and past vetting processes.
