India, July 3 -- A man has been rescued alive after spending eight days trapped beneath the rubble of a building that collapsed during powerful earthquakes in Venezuela. Rescue workers pulled the survivor from the debris in the city of Cua, where twin earthquakes caused widespread destruction, killing several people and damaging homes and public infrastructure.

Emergency teams continued search and rescue operations around the clock, using heavy machinery, rescue dogs, and specialised equipment to locate survivors. The dramatic rescue has been hailed as a symbol of hope amid the devastation, with officials praising the determination of rescue personnel who refused to give up despite the difficult conditions.

The rescued man was immediate...