Pakistan, June 25 -- Venezuela is facing a major humanitarian disaster after two powerful earthquakes struck the country within seconds of each other, killing at least 164 people and injuring 971. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said the figures remain provisional as rescue teams continue searching for survivors, particularly in La Guaira state, where the destruction has been the most severe and many areas remain difficult to access.

The twin earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, hit late Wednesday night about 160 kilometers west of Caracas. As a result, dozens of residential and commercial buildings collapsed or suffered heavy structural damage, while widespread power outages left thousands of residents without electricity. ...