A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines, triggering tsunami warnings across parts of Asia and the western Pacific. Officials urged coastal residents in several Philippine provinces to evacuate to higher ground or move inland.
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The Trump administration has launched multiple trade investigations into over a dozen countries, including the EU, China, and Mexico, focusing on "structural excess capacity" in manufacturing that may harm U.S. wages and market access. These probes, conducted under Section 301 of the Trade Act, aim to determine whether new tariffs should be imposed before the current global 10% tariff expires in July, with potential increases to 15% also under consideration. Additionally, separate investigations will target forced labor compliance in about 60 countries, raising concerns among U.S. trading partners and threatening recent trade agreements.
Seven members of the Iranian women's national soccer team were granted humanitarian visas and chose to remain in Australia amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, while the rest of the team returned to Iran after being eliminated from the Asian Women’s Cup. The situation sparked international attention, with concerns over the players' safety, protests in Australia, and criticism from figures like former U.S. President Donald Trump, contrasted by Iranian officials denying any danger and accusing Australia of interfering. The Asian Football Confederation confirmed the team’s relocation to Malaysia and pledged support during their stay.
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck Myanmar and parts of Thailand, resulting in over 1,700 confirmed fatalities and significant destruction, particularly in Myanmar and the Bangkok area. Rescue operations are ongoing, with international teams from countries like China, India, Malaysia, Russia, and Thailand actively participating, although the U.S. has not yet deployed a team. The situation remains critical as efforts continue to locate and assist survivors, and the death toll is expected to rise.
This report reveals that former President Donald Trump received at least $7.8 million in payments from foreign governments during two of his four years in office, with China being the leading spender. The payments came from entities linked to the governments of Kuwait, Qatar, Turkey, Malaysia, and the United Arab Emirates, and the report does not provide any evidence that Trump was aware of the payments or that they were made in exchange for any favors. The report is likely to fuel further scrutiny of Trump's financial dealings with foreign governments.
On Saturday night, a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the southern Philippines island of Mindanao. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami warning for the area, and the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) warned of possible aftershocks and urged the public to take precautionary measures. This is the latest in a series of quakes that have struck the Philippines in recent months, and the government is working to assess the damage and provide assistance.
After the death of the last female Sumatran rhino in Malaysia, conservationists have been given a glimmer of hope with the birth of a second Sumatran rhino in Indonesia. The 55-pound male calf was fathered by a male named Harapan, and the species is now estimated to be fewer than 50 animals. Conservationists are hopeful that the birth of the calf will help to boost the population of the species and ensure its survival.
On Friday, Singapore executed its first woman in 19 years for drug trafficking, despite calls from human rights groups and the United Nations to abolish the death penalty for drug-related crimes. Saridewi Djamani, 45, was sentenced to death in 2018 for trafficking 31 grams of pure heroin, and her appeal was dismissed by the Court of Appeal in October. This week, a Malaysian man was also executed for trafficking more than 200 grams of diamorphine.