Day: July 13, 2026

The 4th Shusha Global Media Forum will begin today.

According to Report, the two-day event is dedicated to the theme “The Mission of the Media in Promoting Peace: Restoring Truth and Rebuilding Trust.”

The forum will bring together nearly 160 media representatives, experts, and officials from 53 countries. In addition, about 30 international news agencies and more than 60 leading media organizations will be represented. Delegates from around 10 international organizations and companies will also attend.

Within the framework of the forum, panel discussions, one-on-one meetings, and interactive sessions will be held on pressing topics such as the role of media in peacebuilding, cross-border media dialogue and the restoration of public trust, international cooperation in combating disinformation, creating a safe information environment on digital platforms, and media ethics and responsible journalism in the age of artificial intelligence.

The event aims to emphasize the importance of responsible conduct in media, contribute to restoring shaken trust between societies, strengthen digital solidarity, and take practical steps toward ensuring peace.

The death toll from the strong earthquake in Venezuela has risen to 4,490, Speaker of the National Assembly of Venezuela Jorge Rodríguez announced on Telegram, Report informs.

It was noted that 16,740 people were injured, while another 17,907 residents were left homeless.

A total of 190 buildings were completely destroyed, and 856 structures suffered serious damage. Search and rescue operations managed to save 6,462 people, while 32,401 individuals received medical assistance in hospitals and treatment facilities. Support was provided to 120,794 families, and 9,995 tons of food were delivered to the disaster zone.

On the evening of June 24, Venezuela was struck by underground tremors. Two quakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, occurred about 40 seconds apart. The epicenters of both earthquakes were located in Yaracuy state, just 10 km apart.