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At least 15 dead, 129 injured in powerful Philippines quake

The death toll from the magnitude-7.8 earthquake now stands at 15, WAM reported citing officials from the Philippine Office of Civil Defence.

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World June 8, 2026 · 12:20 pm

Qatar, Iran discuss mediation efforts as regional tensions escalate

Qatar, Iran, and Yemen escalated regional diplomatic and military actions amid ongoing cross-border hostilities. Meanwhile, Iran's IRGC claimed "Operation Nasr" targeted Israeli…

World June 8, 2026 · 11:50 am

Iran’s IRGC says it targeted Israel’s Nevatim and Tel Nof bases

Iran's IRGC says it launched "Operation Nasr," targeting Israel's Nevatim and Tel Nof air bases. According to Mehr News Agency, the paramilitary…

World June 8, 2026 · 11:50 am

Pilot, copilot confirmed dead in private jet crash in Dominican Republic

The pilot and co-pilot of a private jet were killed Sunday when their aircraft crashed while attempting an emergency landing at La…

World June 8, 2026 · 11:37 am

China’s President Xi arrives in North Korea on first official visit in 7 years

Xi's visit comes amidst Pyongyang's deepening military ties with Moscow. North Korea and Russia had signed a mutual defence pact during Putin's…

World June 8, 2026 · 11:34 am

“Looking forward to meetings…”: EU envoy begins Assam visit with Team Europe delegation

European Union's Ambassador to India, Herve Delphin, on Monday lauded Assam and expressed optimism ahead of the meetings scheduled, as he arrived…

World June 8, 2026 · 11:17 am

Israeli army confirms airstrikes on Mahshahr petrochemical plant in Iran

Israel confirmed striking a petrochemical plant in Mahshahr, Iran, amid a fresh Iranian missile barrage on Tuesday that triggered sirens across Israel.…