7.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near The Philippines, Tsunami Warning Issued
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck Saturday off the coast of Philippines island of Mindanao. A tsunami warning was issued.
South Korea Launches First Spy Satellite, a Week After North Korea Does the Same
South Korea on Friday launched its first military spy satellite, about a week after North Korea claimed to have put one into orbit.
Japan Expresses Concern About Ospreys Continuing to Fly, as Crash Prove and Search Continues
Japan’s top government spokesperson expressed concern Friday that the U.S. military is continuing to fly Osprey aircraft in the country, following a fatal crash Nov. 29.
Combat Resumes in Gaza as Cease-Fire Expires
Israel resumed fighting in Gaza minutes after a temporary cease-fire deal ended early Friday, and accused Hamas of having violated the truce.
Anthony Fauci Will Testify Before Congress on COVID Origin, US Pandemic Response
Anthony Fauci, former chief White House medical adviser, is expected to testify before Congress in 2024 as part of an investigation into the origin of COVID-19 and U.S. response to the disease.
U.N. Weather Agency Says 2023 Will Be Hottest Year in Modern Era
The U.N. weather agency said Thursday that 2023 is certain to be the hottest year on Earth since the industrial era began, given the temperatures that were noted in recent months.
Japan Suspends Osprey Flights After Fatal Crash of US Air Force Aircraft
Japan suspended flights by its Osprey aircraft Thursday, officials said, the day after a U.S. Air Force Osprey based in Japan crashed into the sea during a training mission.
Blinken, While on Mideast Tour, Urges Israel to Comply With International Law
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, during his current Mideast tour, has stepped up calls for Israel to comply with international law during the war against Hamas.
Cease Fire in Gaza Extended Another Day; Further Holds May be Challenging
Israel and Hamas have extended their cease-fire in Gaza into Thursday. But this deal was reached at last minute, and any further renewal of the truce might be more difficult to secure.
LGBTQ+ Activism Banned in Russia After Latest Supreme Court Ruling
Russia’s Supreme Court has outlawed LGBTQ+ activism, declaring what it calls a “movement” supporting gay, lesbian and transgender rights to be extremist.
Pope Francis Still Having Trouble Breathing Due to Lung Inflammation, Vatican Says
Pope Francis is still having trouble breathing as a result of lung inflammation that forced him to cancel a schedule address at the U.N. climate conference in Dubai.
US Sanctions Financial Network Tied to Iran Oil Sales
The U.S. on Wednesday said it imposed a new round of sanctions on a group of 20 people and firms allegedly involved in a financial facilitation network for the benefit of Iran’s military.
Five Journalists Shot in a Single Day in Mexico, Officials Confirm
Mexico’s president said Wednesday that five journalists were shot in one day.
Hamas Begins to Release 12 Hostages From Gaza, 2 Return to Israel
Two Russian-Israeli women who were held captive by Hamas have been freed and were back in Israel Wednesday evening, the military said.
Senate Majority Leader Schumer Warns That Antisemitism is Rising, Pushes for Israel Aid
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish elected official in the U.S., warned Wednesday that antisemitism has reached levels unseen in generations.
