Xinhua world news summary at 0030 GMT, June 28

WASHINGTON -- The United States conducted further strikes against multiple Iranian targets on Saturday, the U.S. Central Command said.

U.S. military aircraft targeted Iranian military surveillance infrastructure, communication systems, air defense sites, drone storage facilities, and minelayer capabilities, according to a statement from the command. (US-Iran-Strikes)

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CARACAS -- The death toll from the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday has risen to 1,430, Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said Saturday.

Rodriguez said on state television that 3,238 people have been injured and 3,142 families affected by the disaster. (Venezuela-Earthquake-Death Toll)

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JERUSALEM -- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Saturday that he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had instructed the Israeli military to prepare for an extended stay in the "security zone" in southern Lebanon.

In a statement, Katz described the framework agreement signed on Friday between the United States, Israel and Lebanon as a "historic event" and an important political and security achievement for Israel. (Lebanon-Israel-Military presence)

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BELGRADE -- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Saturday that he will remain in office for a few more weeks before submitting his resignation.

Speaking at a large pro-government rally themed "Serbia, One Family" in Belgrade, Vucic said he would continue to serve as president for a short period before stepping down. (Serbia-Vucic) Enditem