Strong winds continue to fan bushfires across the eastern coast of Australia.
Firefighters continue to battle more than 50 wildfires across New South Wales.
Hazardous smoke is also spreading, prompting health warnings for more than five million people.
Rescue work underway after quakes rock Venezuela
Strong earthquakes have struck west of Venezuela's capital on Wednesday afternoon, toppling buildings in Caracas, trapping people in the rubble, and prompting scientists to warn of potentially heavy casualties and widespread destruction across the South American country.
Trump asks Congress for more funds to fight Iran, defying rebuke on war powers
President Donald Trump's administration has asked the US Congress on Wednesday for $87.6 billion in additional funding, most of it related to the Iran war, setting the stage for another fight with lawmakers already frustrated with the conflict.
Magnitude 6.9 quake strikes Japan's northeast, no tsunami warning
An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 has struck Japan's northeast coast on Thursday, but no tsunami warning was issued, no injuries were immediately reported and no irregularities were found at nuclear facilities, the authorities said.
US, Iran at odds on nuclear inspections, frozen assets in deal to end war
US President Donald Trump has stated on Tuesday that Iran had agreed to nuclear inspections into "infinity," while Tehran said it had made no such concession in negotiations, raising questions about the viability of their fragile peace deal.
Oman establishes temporary shipping corridor through Strait of Hormuz
Oman has coordinated with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to establish a temporary maritime corridor for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to its local news agency.
