A 7.8 Magnitude Quake in the Philippines Kills at Least 35, Collapses Buildings and Sparks Tsunami
THE PHILIPPINES - An offshore earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 hit the Southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 35 people, injuring more than 200 others mostly in ruined buildings, and sending a 3-foot tsunami into nearby coasts.
Boat With 60 Migrants Capsizes Near Malta, at Least 10 Bodies Recovered
MEDITERRANEAN SEA - A patrol boat recovered the bodies of 10 people after a fishing vessel rescued 48 migrants from a craft that capsized near Malta. Italy's coast guard said in a statement that it was still searching an area approximately 52 miles southeast of Malta where the migrant vessel was reported to have capsized.
Jailed Crypto Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks Trump Pardon
UNITED STATES - Sam Bankman-Fried, the one-time giant in cryptocurrencies currently in prison for fraud, has applied for a pardon from U.S. President Donald Trump.
US Imposes New Sanctions on Cuban President, Military Entities
UNITED STATES - The United States has announced a new round of sanctions against Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, senior government officials and military-linked entities, accusing Havana of engaging in activities that threaten U.S. national security and support anti-American movements.
Former Bermuda Premier Sir John Swan Dies at 90
BERMUDA - Former Bermuda Premier Sir John Swan, the island's longest-serving premier and one of its most influential businessmen, has died at the age of 90.
U.S. House Votes for Measure That Would End Iran War, in Blow to Trump
UNITED STATES - The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives approved a resolution on Wednesday to block President Donald Trump from continuing the three-month-old war against Iran.
Protesters Clash With Police in Chile’s Capital Over President’s Education Cuts
CHILE- Thousands of students, teachers and social activists clashed with police in the Chilean capital Wednesday during a massive march against President José Antonio Kast's education cuts and austerity measures.
A Garbage Crisis Engulfs Havana as Fuel Shortages Stall Trash Pickup
CUBA - For months, 2 million residents of Havana have lived with piles of garbage accumulating on almost every street corner.
Guyana Set to Exceed One Million Barrels of Oil Per Day
GUYANA - Guyana is expected to exceed one million barrels of oil production per day by the end of 2026, as the government intensifies its call for citizens and businesses to position themselves to benefit from expanding opportunities across the oil and gas sector and the wider economy.
US Announces New Tariffs Over Forced Labour Concerns
UNITED STATES - The United States has announced new tariffs of 10-12.5% on dozens of countries over concerns they are not doing enough to tackle forced labour. The 60 trading partners listed, including the UK, the EU, Canada, India and Japan, account for almost all of the goods sold to the U.S.