Events

The military regime has accused the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and allied People's Defense Forces (PDF) of using suicide drones to attack a passenger plane that was poised to take off in the Kachin State capital of Myitkyina on Friday night.

South Korea lodges a formal protest after Japanese foreign minister Toshimitsu Motegi renews Japan’s claim over the disputed Liancourt Rocks (Dokdo/Takeshima)

Imperative for urgent reform of the United Nations, particularly the UN Security Council (UNSC), India Statement on PM Modi, UNSG meet in Delhi

Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 - 73 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 135 km S of Fakfak, Indonesia

Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 - 38 km NE of Bāzārak, Afghanistan

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 212 km ENE of Hasaki, Japan

US and Chinese fighter jets engaged in a brief aerial confrontation this week over international waters in the Yellow Sea near the Korean Peninsula. Up to 10 US F-16 fighter jets from US Forces Korea (USFK) flew close to China's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) over the area.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 24 km ESE of Tobelo, Indonesia

Trump says Indonesia, Morocco, Albania, Kazakhstan and Kosovo will contribute troops and police to stabilize Gaza, along with Egypt and Jordan training Palestinian police force

Trump: I told the leaders of India and Pakistan that I would impose tariffs of 100% on both countries if they did not stop fighting.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 5 km SSE of Union, Philippines

Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 - 118 km N of Aksu, China

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 114 km E of Tual, Indonesia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 258 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia

Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 - 136 km NW of Gorontalo, Indonesia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 186 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 81 km E of Tomioka, Japan

Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 - 114 km S of Koshima, Japan

Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 - 183 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 61 km SSE of Modisi, Indonesia

Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 - 101 km S of Kawalu, Indonesia

The Chinese military has conducted intensive naval and air patrols in the South China Sea, following joint patrols organized by the Philippines with other countries, which Beijing describes as provocative foreign interference that has harmed peace and stability in the region.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 178 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste

Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 - 105 km E of Tual, Indonesia

Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 - 105 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia

Bangladesh opposition stages protest in Dhaka, demanding a recount and investigation into alleged election irregularities after the BNP, led by Tarique Rahman, won a historic majority in the polls.

Deadly Explosion Rocks Bajaur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A massive explosion has devastated a religious seminary in the Malangi area of Mamund, Bajaur District, located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to local officials the blast was a vehicle-borne suicide attack targeting a madrassa that was previously used as a hideout by Taliban affiliates and was reportedly under the control of security forces and police at the time of the attack. The building has been completely razed to the ground. Rescue teams are working to pull victims from beneath the rubble.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 22 km W of Dompu, Indonesia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 138 km NNW of Tumxuk, China