The United States has unveiled its most substantial economic measures against Russia since President Donald Trump returned to office in January, targeting the country's two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil.
Russia and the United States agreed to appoint high-level teams to negotiate the end of the war in Ukraine and are working to reestablish diplomatic channels.
Venezuela's death toll from devastating twin earthquakes climbed above 1,400 on June 27 as foreign rescue teams poured into the country and authorities intensified the search for survivors