A magnitude 6.3 earthquake has struck the Philippines.
That's according to the US Geological Survey (USGS), which said the quake struck 60 km northwest of Manila at a depth of 40 km on Monday.
Some offices in Manila have been evacuated but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
NASA launches first crewed lunar mission in half a century
Four astronauts have blasted off from Florida on NASA's Artemis II mission, a high‑stakes 10-day trip around the moon that marks the United States' boldest step yet towards returning humans to the lunar surface this decade before China's first crewed landing.
Tsunami warning issued after powerful Indonesia earthquake
An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck the Northern Molucca Sea off Indonesia's historic spice island of Ternate on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, triggering a tsunami warning for neighbouring Southeast Asian nations.
Trump says US may exit Iran war soon; threatens to quit NATO
The United States will end its war on Iran fairly soon and could return for "spot hits" if needed, President Donald Trump told Reuters on Wednesday, hours before he was scheduled to make a primetime address to the nation.
Italy recovers 19 bodies from migrant boat
Italy's coast guard recovered the bodies of 19 migrants and rescued 58 survivors from a boat that broke down while trying to cross to Europe from Libya, rescue officials and migrant rescue charities said on Wednesday.
Trump says Iran has asked for a ceasefire, US wants to see Hormuz open first
Iran has asked the United States for a ceasefire, President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Wednesday, adding Washington would consider this once the Strait of Hormuz was open.
Authorities are urging the public to stay in a safe location as UAE defence systems respond to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has affirmed that the UAE is home to a respected and valued Iranian community, describing it as an integral part of the country’s social fabric.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US President Donald Trump have held a phone call to discuss the latest developments in the region and their impact on peace and security.
