A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on June 8, killing at least eight people and injuring more than 200. The quake, centred near General Santos City, triggered tsunami warnings across the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia and several Pacific regions, prompting large-scale evacuations. Multiple aftershocks followed, including a magnitude 6.5 tremor. Buildings, including a shopping complex and a school, collapsed amid the shaking, while authorities reported structural damage across affected areas. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr suspended classes in parts of Mindanao and urged immediate evacuation from coastal zones. Airports, emergency services and disaster response teams remain on high alert as assessments continue.

A powerful earthquake measuring between 7.0 and 7.8 magnitude struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on June 8, triggering tsunami warnings across the Philippines, Indonesia and by the US Tsunami Warning System. Authorities urged coastal residents to move to higher ground as aftershocks continued. Initial reports indicated no deaths or major structural collapses, though minor damage, injuries, power outages and telecommunications disruptions were reported in parts of Sarangani province. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said the government was coordinating a rapid response. Indonesia detected small tsunami waves of 0.19 metres. Evacuations were underway in vulnerable coastal communities while officials continued damage assessments across affected regions.

US President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would have “no choice” but to accept any US-Iran agreement aimed at ending the Middle East conflict, asserting that Washington controls the direction of negotiations. Speaking after Iran launched missiles at Israel, Trump maintained that the attacks would not derail ongoing diplomatic efforts with Tehran. Reports indicated Trump urged Netanyahu to avoid retaliatory action, arguing that a potential deal with Iran remained within reach. While expressing hope for a negotiated settlement, Trump also warned that failure could result in tougher measures, including continued blockades or possible military action. The comments highlighted growing US-Israeli policy tensions. (PC: US News)

US President Donald Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press after a heated exchange with journalist Kristen Welker over his claims that the 2020 presidential election and California’s gubernatorial race were “rigged.” Trump repeatedly alleged election fraud without presenting evidence and accused NBC and the media of being “crooked.” The confrontation intensified when Welker pressed him on election claims and questioned whether individuals convicted in connection with the January 6 Capitol attack could receive benefits from his proposed “anti-weaponization” fund. Trump defended some rioters, rejected the questioning, removed his microphone, and ended the interview before its scheduled conclusion.

Iran launched multiple missile barrages at Israel on June 7, marking the first major attack since last week's fragile ceasefire and raising fears of renewed regional escalation. Air raid sirens sounded across parts of Israel as defense systems intercepted incoming missiles, though authorities reported no immediate casualties or significant damage. Iranian Supreme Leader adviser Mohsen Rezaei appeared to claim responsibility, describing the strikes as retaliation and warning of harsher responses if Israel continued military operations. The attack followed Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs targeting Hezbollah. Iran's state media warned attacks would continue unless Israel halted operations in Lebanon. The developments threaten ongoing US-backed diplomatic efforts aimed at securing a broader ceasefire.

Israel carried out air strikes on southern Beirut on Sunday, days after a US-brokered truce. Lebanese media reported that 2 people were killed and at least 17 were injured. The strikes hit apartment buildings in a Hezbollah stronghold. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the attack targeted “terrorist headquarters” in response to projectiles fired into Israel from Lebanon. Hezbollah has not commented on the claim. The attack is the first on Beirut since the recent truce agreement. The strikes have raised concerns about the stability of the ceasefire and wider efforts to reduce tensions in the region. (PC: Reuters)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the UK on Sunday for talks with British, French and German leaders on support for Ukraine. Before the meeting, he accused Russia of carrying out a “vile” drone attack on a spent nuclear fuel storage facility near the Chornobyl nuclear plant. Ukrainian officials said the strike caused damage and a fire, but no injuries were reported and radiation levels remained normal. Zelensky also said Russia launched dozens of missiles and drones across Ukraine in the past week. The leaders are expected to discuss defence, air security and future peace efforts. (PC: Getty Images, Reuters)

US President Donald Trump said there is a “good probability” that he knows the location of Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. In an interview with NBC News, Trump also claimed that Khamenei is seriously injured but continues to speak publicly. Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared in public since he was wounded in strikes that killed his father, Ali Khamenei, in February. Trump described him as younger and more rational than his father. He also said any peace deal with Iran must come before the release of frozen Iranian assets worth more than $100 billion. (PC: AFP)

Israeli forces carried out an airstrike targeting Hezbollah’s headquarters in Beirut just days after a ceasefire agreement aimed at reducing tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border. The strike reportedly hit a key Hezbollah facility in the Lebanese capital, prompting concerns that the fragile truce could unravel. Israeli officials said the operation was directed at militant infrastructure, while Hezbollah and Lebanese authorities condemned the attack as a violation of the ceasefire. The incident has heightened fears of renewed conflict in the region, with international observers urging restraint and calling on both sides to prevent further escalation. (PC: Reuters)

A Russian drone strike has damaged a building associated with the storage of spent nuclear fuel at the Chornobyl nuclear site in northern Ukraine, according to Ukrainian authorities. Officials said the attack hit infrastructure within the exclusion zone, raising concerns about the safety of the area that remains sensitive decades after the 1986 nuclear disaster. Emergency teams responded to assess the damage, while monitoring systems reported no increase in radiation levels following the incident. Ukraine condemned the strike as a threat to nuclear security, while international observers continue to monitor developments around the Chornobyl facility and its surrounding infrastructure. (PC: Getty Images)