Philippines earthquake kills nearly 70, as injured overwhelms hospitals
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck central Philippines, killing at least 69 people and overwhelming hospitals in Cebu province.
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Japan, South Korea vow closer ties in final summit
Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba and South Korean President Lee pledged stronger ties in their final summit, balancing historical disputes with shared security and trade concerns.
Putin fears U.S. space weapons from Golden Dome
Putin and China oppose Trump’s Golden Dome missile shield, warning it threatens nuclear deterrence and could reignite an arms race.
Former aide to German far-right EU lawmaker found guilty of spying for China
A German court convicted a former aide to a far-right MEP of spying for China after he gathered classified documents from the European Parliament to hand over to Beijing.
North Korea, China vow closer ties and joint resistance to U.S influence
North Korea and China agreed to strengthen ties and resist “hegemonism,” signaling a united front against the United States following the Kim-Xi summit and military parade in Beijing.
Putin orders 135,000 men drafted in largest fall call-up
Putin orders 135,000 conscripts in largest fall draft since 2016 despite heavy losses in Ukraine.
Trump: Peace talks extend beyond Gaza to whole Middle East
Trump said the United States is discussing with Israel not only a settlement in Gaza but a broader resolution for the entire Middle East — aiming to achieve what he called “eternal peace.”
UK to impose stricter rules on migrants seeking residency
The UK government is proposing to tighten eligibility for indefinite residence by requiring migrants to hold a job, forego benefits, volunteer locally, maintain a clean criminal record and demonstrate strong English skills.
Trump to press Netanyahu on Gaza peace talks at White House
President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House to press him toward adopting a U.S.-led Gaza peace plan.
Trump says Gaza peace talks in ‘final stages’
President Donald Trump said peace talks to end the Gaza war are in “final stages,” calling it the “first real chance for peace in the Middle East,” though disputes over Hamas and the Palestinian Authority remain.