QtrendsA 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines, killing at least 32 people. Chinese President Xi Jinping met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for a rare summit, pledging strategic cooperation. The Middle East saw multiple escalations: Iran and Israel exchanged missile fire, threatening a fragile ceasefire, while Iran also warned it would resume strikes if Israel attacks Lebanon.
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit the southern Philippines, killing at least 32 people and collapsing buildings. The quake also sparked tsunami fears across the region. Rescue operations are underway as authorities assess the full extent of the damage. The affected areas span multiple provinces in the southern part of the country.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in a rare summit, calling for strengthened strategic cooperation between the two nations. Xi expressed China's unwavering support for North Korea. The meeting signals deepening ties between Beijing and Pyongyang amid regional tensions. Both leaders expressed hopes for greater bilateral relations.
Iran launched missiles at Israel in the first such bombardment since a fragile ceasefire was established. Trump claims a ceasefire between Iran and Israel is close despite the ongoing exchanges. The missile attacks have threatened the Middle East truce that had been in place. Both sides have traded fire, raising concerns about a broader regional conflict.
Iran's military announced it is stopping strikes on Israel but warned it would resume if Israel attacks Lebanon. Israel retaliated by hitting Beirut's suburbs in an attack against Hezbollah. The back-and-forth escalation has drawn in multiple fronts across the region. Iran signaled it would cease further strikes after hours of attacks.
Iran launched strikes against Israel in retaliation for a Beirut bombardment, aiming to protect its regional gains. Israel targeted Iran's Mahshahr petrochemical complex in a significant escalation. Tehran residents faced renewed anxiety as fighting resumed. The strategic strikes mark a new phase in Iran-Israel hostilities.