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Xi Jinping heads to Pyongyang to shore up Beijing–North Korea ties
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Xi Jinping's North Korea trip signals leverage, not friendship
Xi Jinping’s forthcoming visit to North Korea is portrayed as a calculated move to reassert Chinese influence, seek stability on China’s border, and keep Pyongyang from dragging Beijing into nuclear crises, all while counterbalancing Moscow–Pyongyang ties. Beijing aims for leverage and potential mediation rather than a deepened friendship, wanting to guard its interests without endorsing North Korea’s nuclear program or triggering broader U.S.–led intervention.
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Israel strikes Iran after Tehran fires missiles, testing ceasefire
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7.8-quake triggers tsunami warnings in southern Philippines
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck near General Santos in southern Philippines, prompting tsunami warnings along regional coasts and urging residents to head to higher ground. While no immediate casualties were confirmed, a small building collapsed in General Santos and aftershocks followed. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center warned possible waves up to 10 feet on Philippine shores and smaller waves in Indonesia and Malaysia, with no threat to Hawaii.
Iran reveals new detail on Khamenei attack as Trump hints at exit route
Iran reportedly disclosed a fresh detail about a plot to strike Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei; experts say Trump’s comments offer a potential pathway to de-escalate the situation, though the full context and implications remain unclear.
Mindanao Quake Triggers Regional Tsunami Alerts
A magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck southern Mindanao in the Philippines, triggering regional tsunami warnings with potential waves of 1–3 meters. The quake occurred at about 35 km depth; authorities reported no immediate deaths and urged evacuations for coastal areas as rescue efforts mobilize and officials monitor updates.
Mindanao offshore quake triggers regional tsunami alerts
An offshore magnitude-7 quake near General Santos City off Mindanao prompted tsunami warnings across the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia, with authorities evacuating coastal areas, suspending classes and mobilizing disaster-response agencies as they monitor aftershocks.
Trump weighs direct buy of Chagos Islands to control Diego Garcia base
Trump is reportedly considering a plan to buy the Chagos Islands from Mauritius to gain control of the Diego Garcia military base, potentially bypassing the UK while sovereignty is resolved with Mauritius; the proposal, not deemed a leading option, faces security concerns about espionage, and is discussed alongside refugee calls for rights and broader regional tensions related to Iran and the ongoing US-Israel conflict.
Trump says Netanyahu has no choice but to back US-Iran deal
Donald Trump told the Financial Times that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would have no choice but to accept any US-negotiated deal with Iran, saying the US "calls the shots." The interview notes Iran’s missiles at Israel but says the strikes won’t derail talks, and Trump even hinted at a possible commando raid if a deal fails, while acknowledging a leaked, heated exchange with Netanyahu as tensions in the region persist alongside Israel–Lebanon ceasefires.
7.8-magnitude quake rattles southern Philippines, coastal tsunami risk
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck part of southern Philippines, triggering concern over a potential tsunami along some coastlines as authorities monitor the region for aftershocks and issue advisories.
Armenia's Pro-EU Ruling Party Edges Ahead in Parliament, Exit Polls Show
Early exit polls put PM Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party ahead with about 56.7% of the vote and the main opposition Strong Armenia at 17.5%, as turnout nears 59% amid concerns of Russian meddling; the vote follows Nagorno-Karabakh’s 2023 handover and underscores a push toward European partnerships, with official results due shortly.
Pope's Madrid moment steals the spotlight from Bad Bunny
Pope Leo XIV drew massive crowds in Madrid this weekend with an emotive Mass at Plaza de Cibeles, a moment that underscored the pope’s star power as faith and pop culture cross paths in the Spanish capital, eclipsing Bad Bunny’s high-profile appearance.