Powerful twin earthquakes kill at least 164 people, injure 1,000 in Venezuela

Powerful twin earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck northern Venezuela, resulting in at least 164 deaths and over 1,000 injuries, with dozens of buildings collapsing in Caracas and the airport roof caving in. The government has declared a state of emergency as rescue efforts continue and the death toll is expected to rise. This disaster highlights the urgent need for improved infrastructure and disaster preparedness in earthquake-prone regions.