Huge quake off Russia sparks Pacific tsunami warnings
AFP: Tsunamis hit parts of Russia’s Far East and Japan on Wednesday after a huge magnitude 8.8 earthquake, with warnings in place around the Pacific of waves of over three metres (10 feet) in...
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Gaza death toll passes 60,000
Al Jazeera : At least 60,034 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since the war on Gaza erupted in October 2023, according to the enclave’s Ministry of Health. The grim milestone was reached...
Cambodia broke ceasefire: Thailand
BBC : Thailand has accused Cambodia of “deliberately” violating a ceasefire the two countries agreed on Monday to end border clashes that have killed at least 33 people and displaced thousands. It’s a shaky...
Japan ruling party eyes plenary meeting
Japan Today : Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party decided Tuesday to hold a plenary meeting of its parliamentary members soon, as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba insists on remaining in office despite calls from among...
NYPD officer among 5 killed in Midtown Manhattan shooting
AFP: Five people including a police officer and a suspected gunman were dead following a shooting Monday at a skyscraper in central Manhattan, US media reported. The incident began around 6:00 pm (2200 GMT)...
Iran rejects talks with West on ‘defense capabilities’
AFP : Iran said on Monday that its military capabilities were not up for negotiations, after France called for a “comprehensive deal” with Tehran that covers its missile program and regional influence. “Regarding matters...
US-EU trade agreement eases tensions but raises costs for businesses and consumers
AP: A major trade agreement between U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has helped avoid a deeper conflict by setting a 15% tariff on most European imports, instead...
Huge protests demand Malaysia PM’s resignation
Reuters : Thousands of people rallied in the Malaysian capital on Saturday to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, as public discontent grows over rising living costs and allegations of failing to...
Thailand-Cambodia to hold peace talks after more border clashes
Agency : Thailand and Cambodia’s leaders will meet in Malaysia for peace talks on Monday, the Thai government said, as the countries clashed for a fourth day in a deadly border dispute. At least...
Kim vows to win anti-US battle
Japan Today : North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country would achieve victory in “anti-imperalist, anti-U.S.” battles, as the country marked the anniversary of the Korean War armistice, state media reported on...
Israeli aid airdrop injures Palestinians Hamas condemns move
Al Jazeera : At least 11 Palestinians have been injured due to aid airdrops in northern Gaza as one of the pallets fell directly on tents where displaced people are living, medical sources say....
US passenger plane evacuated due to brake fire
AFP : Passengers on a US domestic flight were forced to evacuate onto a runway due to a brake fire just ahead of the plane taking off in Denver, the airline said. American Airlines...