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Tsunami Advisory Issued After 6.9-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan's Coast
A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the southwestern coast of Japan late Monday, prompting a tsunami advisory for the Miyazaki and Kochi prefectures, according to Japan's Meteorological Agency. The earthquake, which occurred at approximately 9:19 p.m. local time, was centered offshore at a depth of about 19 miles. 
A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the southwestern coast of Japan late Monday, prompting a tsunami advisory for the Miyazaki and Kochi prefectures, according to Japan's Meteorological Agency. The earthquake, which occurred at approximately 9:19 p.m. local time, was centered offshore at a depth of about 19 miles. -
Progress in Israel-Hamas Hostage Negotiations, Major Sticking Points Remain
Intense negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Doha have brought the two sides closer to a ceasefire and hostage exchange agreement, but significant issues remain unresolved. Hamas has indicated optimism, with a senior official stating the group is "very close to an agreement," while both Israeli and U.S. officials have confirmed progress. 
Intense negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Doha have brought the two sides closer to a ceasefire and hostage exchange agreement, but significant issues remain unresolved. Hamas has indicated optimism, with a senior official stating the group is "very close to an agreement," while both Israeli and U.S. officials have confirmed progress. -
Netanyahu and Biden in Last-Minute Push for Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Deal Before Trump Era
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Joe Biden held a high-stakes conversation on Sunday, discussing ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza as the clock ticks down on Biden's term. The talks, facilitated through intermediaries in Doha, are reaching a pivotal stage, with both leaders emphasizing the urgency of an agreement before January 20, when President-elect Donald Trump takes office. 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Joe Biden held a high-stakes conversation on Sunday, discussing ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza as the clock ticks down on Biden's term. The talks, facilitated through intermediaries in Doha, are reaching a pivotal stage, with both leaders emphasizing the urgency of an agreement before January 20, when President-elect Donald Trump takes office. -
Ukraine Captures North Korean Soldiers Fighting for Russia in Kursk Region, Says Zelensky
Ukrainian forces have captured two North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian troops in the Kursk region, marking the first time North Korean personnel have been taken alive in the nearly three-year-long conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the news on Saturday, providing details that have raised significant questions about Pyongyang's involvement in the war and Moscow's efforts to conceal it. 
Ukrainian forces have captured two North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian troops in the Kursk region, marking the first time North Korean personnel have been taken alive in the nearly three-year-long conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the news on Saturday, providing details that have raised significant questions about Pyongyang's involvement in the war and Moscow's efforts to conceal it. -
Investigators Baffled as Flight Recorders on Jeju Air Crash Fail in Final Moments
The investigation into South Korea's deadliest aviation disaster in nearly three decades has taken an unexpected turn, with authorities revealing that the black boxes from Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 stopped recording crucial data approximately four minutes before the plane's catastrophic crash. 
The investigation into South Korea's deadliest aviation disaster in nearly three decades has taken an unexpected turn, with authorities revealing that the black boxes from Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 stopped recording crucial data approximately four minutes before the plane's catastrophic crash. -
Israel Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen Amid Drone and Missile Escalations
The Israeli Air Force launched a series of airstrikes against Houthi-controlled targets in Yemen on Friday, escalating tensions in the Middle East as the Iran-backed rebel group continues its drone and missile campaign against Israel. The strikes targeted critical infrastructure, including the ports of Hodeidah and Ras Isa and a power station near Yemen's capital, Sanaa. 
The Israeli Air Force launched a series of airstrikes against Houthi-controlled targets in Yemen on Friday, escalating tensions in the Middle East as the Iran-backed rebel group continues its drone and missile campaign against Israel. The strikes targeted critical infrastructure, including the ports of Hodeidah and Ras Isa and a power station near Yemen's capital, Sanaa. -
Kim Jong Un’s Howitzers Reportedly Deployed in Kursk Amid Heavy Losses
A North Korean M1989 Koksan self-propelled howitzer has reportedly been spotted on Russia's front lines in Ukraine, raising concerns about Pyongyang's expanding military support for Moscow. The artillery weapon, capable of firing rocket-assisted shells up to 37 miles, was featured in a video reported by East 2 West News. The footage, though unverified, appears to show the howitzer in a combat setting, potentially in Russia's Kursk region, where intense fighting has been ongoing. 
A North Korean M1989 Koksan self-propelled howitzer has reportedly been spotted on Russia's front lines in Ukraine, raising concerns about Pyongyang's expanding military support for Moscow. The artillery weapon, capable of firing rocket-assisted shells up to 37 miles, was featured in a video reported by East 2 West News. The footage, though unverified, appears to show the howitzer in a combat setting, potentially in Russia's Kursk region, where intense fighting has been ongoing. -
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Key Russian Fuel Depot, Disrupting Strategic Bombers' Operations
Ukraine launched a significant drone assault deep into Russian territory early Wednesday, targeting a fuel depot serving the Engels-2 military airfield in the Saratov region. The depot, located approximately 400 miles from Ukraine's border, provides critical support to Russia's strategic bomber fleet, which has been used to launch missile strikes across Ukraine. 
Ukraine launched a significant drone assault deep into Russian territory early Wednesday, targeting a fuel depot serving the Engels-2 military airfield in the Saratov region. The depot, located approximately 400 miles from Ukraine's border, provides critical support to Russia's strategic bomber fleet, which has been used to launch missile strikes across Ukraine. -
Italian Journalist Cecilia Sala Freed After Month-Long Detention in Iran
Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist detained in Iran's notorious Evin prison last month, has been released and is returning to Italy. The 29-year-old reporter's release followed weeks of diplomatic efforts by the Italian government and intelligence channels, officials said Wednesday. 
Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist detained in Iran's notorious Evin prison last month, has been released and is returning to Italy. The 29-year-old reporter's release followed weeks of diplomatic efforts by the Italian government and intelligence channels, officials said Wednesday. -
Ukraine Intensifies Kursk Offensive as Zelenskyy Declares ‘War Brought Back to Russia’
Ukraine has escalated its military offensive in Russia's Kursk region, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asserting that the war has been "brought back to Russia." As fierce fighting rages near border villages, Kyiv claims that approximately 38,000 Russian troops have been killed or wounded in the region since the operation began in August 2024. 
Ukraine has escalated its military offensive in Russia's Kursk region, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asserting that the war has been "brought back to Russia." As fierce fighting rages near border villages, Kyiv claims that approximately 38,000 Russian troops have been killed or wounded in the region since the operation began in August 2024.
