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Venezuela has signed a deal with General Electric to help rebuild its aging power grid, the latest cooperation agreement between US firms and Venezuela’s interim government.

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Qinghai Province in western China, killing one person and injuring four. The epicenter was in a remote area with varying infrastructure damage. Rescue operations are underway.

The UK government is investigating a serious maritime incident in which a Russian frigate fired warning shots near a British yacht that had drifted toward it in the English Channel. The incident has drawn strong protests from London and heightened attention from NATO allies.

Wildfires in Riverside County, California have burned over 2,000 acres, with flames reaching near highways posing threats to passing vehicles.

Cuban officials report a 58% drop in foreign visitors compared to last year, as US sanctions and an effective oil blockade severely impact the Caribbean island’s economic lifeline.

The Indian government has temporarily banned the Telegram messaging app, citing its use in leaking the NEET medical entrance exam. The move comes after massive student protests over repeated exam security failures.

Top Stories The five most important global news stories from the past 24 hours, curated by the GoodInfo Global News Team. 1. Bank of Japan Hikes Rates to 31-Year High, Ripples Across Global Markets The Bank of Japan announced on June 16 a 25 basis point rate hike to 1%, the highest level since 1995. The move marks a further tightening of Japan’s decades-long ultra-loose monetary policy. As the yen languishes at historic lows, the decision triggered chain reactions across global financial markets. Bitcoin rose following the announcement, with some investors interpreting it as a signal that the global tightening cycle may be peaking. As the last major economy to abandon negative interest rates, Japan’s normalization is reshaping global capital flows. ...

California Governor Gavin Newsom confirmed that the US Department of Justice is investigating him and his wife, calling it political retaliation by the Trump administration.

As the G7 summit approaches, traditional US allies are accelerating plans to systematically reduce dependence on Washington across defense, trade, and diplomacy.

Core Summary According to BBC News, Chinese authorities this week conducted a large-scale enforcement operation against Early Rain Covenant Church in Chengdu. More than 30 church members were taken for interrogation while attending Sunday service, and two core church leaders were detained. Early Rain Covenant Church is one of China’s most influential house churches and has been under heightened government scrutiny for years. International religious freedom observers view this action as the latest example of continued pressure on unregistered religious activities. ...