A massive earthquake/volcanic eruption/tsunami has struck/hit/devastated here the region/country/island of name. Rescue/Recovery/Relief efforts are underway/being launched/in full swing as the world monitors/watches/offers support the situation. In other news, political tensions/economic uncertainty

This week saw a plethora/an array/a cascade of developments/events/stories dominating the global/worldwide/international news cycle. In the United States/America/U.S., political tensions/ongoing debates/heated discussions continue to simmer over/reached a fever pitch regarding {immigration policy/ec

A major earthquake has struck near Turkey, causing widespread damage and prompting fears of significant catastrophe. Search teams are desperately trying to reach trapped victims as fatalities continues to increase. The United States has criticized the recent escalation of violence in the Middle Eas