QtrendsA 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines, killing at least 19 and triggering a tsunami. Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in North Korea for a rare summit with Kim Jong Un. Israel and Iran traded direct air strikes for the first time since their fragile ceasefire, threatening a return to full-scale regional war.
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines, killing at least 19 people and injuring 134 others. The quake felled buildings and triggered tsunami warnings across the region. Rescue operations are underway as authorities assess the full extent of the damage.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in North Korea for a rare summit with leader Kim Jong Un, receiving a lavish welcome. The visit signals deepening ties between Beijing and Pyongyang amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Analysts are closely watching the talks for signs of diplomatic leverage and strategic alignment.
Iran launched missiles at Israel for the first time since the fragile ceasefire, prompting Israeli air strikes on western and central Iran. The exchange marks a significant escalation that threatens to unravel the truce. The U.S. has urged restraint but the situation remains highly volatile.
Mounting tensions between Iran and Israel have spilled into new fronts, with exchanges of fire in the Gulf and a deepening crisis over Lebanon. A fragile ceasefire is under severe strain as both sides resume hostilities. The conflict has entered its 101st day amid fears of broader regional war.
Israel and Iran have exchanged direct military strikes for the first time since April, threatening to drag the Middle East back into full-scale war. The unprecedented direct attacks mark a dangerous new phase in the long-running shadow conflict. International calls for de-escalation have so far failed to halt the exchanges.