People camp in Playa Grande, Catia La Mar, La Guaira State, Venezuela, on July 9, following the June 24 twin earthquakes. The United Nations launched an urgent appeal on July 8, 2026, for nearly USD 300 million towards Venezuela earthquake relief operations as the death toll from the disaster rose to more than 3,800 people. (Pics/AFP)

The latest round of cross-border Pakistani airstrikes on Monday has left parts of eastern Afghanistan devastated, with residential areas in Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar bearing the brunt of the attacks. (PICS/AFP)