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7.8 magnitude earthquake hits southern Philippines; tsunami warning issued | World

philippines: An earthquake of magnitude 7.8 hit the Mindanao region in southern Philippines on Monday, leaving one person dead and four injured before triggering a tsunami alert, said the US Geological Survey. The earthquake struck around 7.37 am local time, with its epicentre at 24.7 km west-southwest of Burias. It struck at the dept of 35 km (22 miles) off the island of Mindanao. The massive earthquake forced the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) issued an alert for a tsunami "within the next three hours", along the coasts of the Philippines, Indonesia, Palau, Taiwan and Papua New Guinea. Japan also…

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07

Jun

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5.6 magnitude earthquake hits Bhutan, tremors felt across Northeast India | World

Thimphu: A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck Bhutan late Sunday night, sending tremors across parts of Northeast India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and China, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). The earthquake occurred at around 11:06 PM IST near Punakha, Bhutan, with the Android Earthquake Alerts System estimating its magnitude at 5.6. The ​quake was ⁠at a ​depth of ​10 ‌km (6.21 miles), with the epicenter located in Punakha, Bhutan. According to the Bhutan Times, residents reported feeling noticeable shaking, with many briefly moving outdoors as a precaution.   The epicentre was located about 252 kilometres from parts of Assam, and tremors were…

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07

Jun

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Where is Mojtaba Khamenei? Trump claims ‘there’s a good probability’ he knows Iran Supreme Leader’s whereabouts | World

Washington: US President Donald Trump has said there is a "good probability" that he knows the whereabouts of Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. The US President also claimed that the Iranian leader is "very seriously injured." Where is Mojtaba Khamenei? Speaking in an interview with NBC News' Meet the Press, Trump was asked whether he knew where Khamenei was and about his physical condition. Responding, Trump suggested that he may be aware of the Iranian leader's location but declined to provide details.  "I don't want to say whether or not I know where he is, but there’s a good probability…

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07

Jun

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‘Brought negotiations to…’: Top Iranian official reveals why a Trump-Khamenei meet-up is unlikely | World

Tehran: While Donald Trump has shown a keen interest in meeting Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, a top Iranian official has said that a meet-up between the US President and Iran's Supreme Leader is unlikely, as the former is responsible for bringing the peace negotiations to a "standstill".  In an interview with a US media outlet that was published on Friday, Khamenei's military adviser Mohsen Rezaei said the "ball is in Trump's court" and he needs to break the "deadlock" that is there between the two sides. He warned that Iran is ready to "drag the war" and expand it beyond the…

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07

Jun

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Indian man, working as pizza delivery driver, shot dead in ‘abandoned’ apartment in US: What we know so far | World

Philadelphia: An Indian man, who was working as a pizza delivery driver, was shot dead inside a housing society in North Philadelphia of the United States (US) earlier this week, said officials on Saturday (local time). The victim has been identified as 28-year-old Anshul Kuncha, who was reportedly from Hyderabad. The incident happened around Friday midnight when Kuncha arrived at the Raymond Rosen Homes, which is on the 2300 block of Edgley Street in North Philadelphia, to deliver pizza. Once he delivered the pizza, he was shot dead in the head.  Following the shooting, the police arrived at the scene…

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07

Jun

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Frozen back accounts, assets and more: How US plans to help Gulf allies recover from Iran war | World

Washington: The United States (US) is considering using the seized Iranian assets to help its Gulf allies to recover from the losses they suffered to the ongoing war with Iran. For this, the Treasury Department of the US will utilise all available authorities to access the Iranian assets for repair and rebuilding efforts. According to a report by CBS News, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has directed officials to seek a detailed report from Washington's Gulf partners about the damages they have suffered to the conflict in the Middle East. However, there is no clarity on whether the Treasury Department is…

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07

Jun

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Two Iranian drones shot down by US near Hormuz: Why the back-and-forth attacks have continued? | World

Tehran: Two Iranian drones have been shot down by the American military, as they "threatened" maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz that has become one of the center points of the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday. "Earlier today, U.S. forces in the Middle East shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones that threatened international maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. American forces remain postured and ready to continue defending against Iranian aggression," the CENTCOM posted on X (previously Twitter). This is the second straight day when the…

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07

Jun

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Multiple shot near festival in Ohio’s Toledo; search on for suspect | What we know so far | World

Ohio: Multiple people were left injured after a person fired several shots near a festival in Toledo, Ohio, on Saturday (local time), the police said. A search is currently underway for the victim, while the injured have been shifted to nearby hospitals.  According to the police, they received a call around 5.30 pm about a person begin shot near the Old West End Festival. Upon arrival, several people were found injured, but the police did not provide the actual count.  The police have now urged people to avoid visiting the area, while officials are trying to identify the suspect and…

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06

Jun

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Why did Singapore order social media sites to block content targeting Indians? | World

Singapore: In a significant development, the High Commission of Singapore in India on Saturday announced their government ordered social media sites to block content which targeted Indian community. The High Commission noted that the content likely originated from China. As per a statement by the Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs, under the Online Criminal Harms Act 2023, the Singapore Police Force has issued Disabling Directions to deal with content circulating on YouTube, Facebook and X, which target the Indian community and undermine Singapore's model of multiculturalism.The directions require the platforms to take all reasonable steps to disable access by Singapore…

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Jun

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Burner phones, spy fears and an Iran divide: Trump-Netanyahu rift out in open? | World

New Delhi: For decades, the United States and Israel have been regarded as some of the closest allies in global politics. But fresh reports emerging from Washington suggest that cracks may be appearing in the relationship between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. A new report claiming that the Pentagon has elevated its counterintelligence threat assessment for Israel to its highest level has added fuel to growing speculation that differences between the two leaders are no longer being kept behind closed doors. Senior US representatives use burner phones and computers and are extremely cautious while speaking…

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