A massive earthquake/volcanic eruption/tsunami has struck/hit/devastated 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/environmental concerns continue to escalate/rise/heigh

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/economic reforms/infrastructure spending. Meanwhile,

A major earthquake has struck off the shores of Indonesia, causing widespread damage and raising fears of a major catastrophe. Rescue workers are desperately trying to locate trapped survivors as fatalities continues to rise. The United States has expressed concern over the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Diplomats are attempting to de-escala