A huge magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, setting off tsunami alerts stretching from Hawaii and Alaska to Japan, the Philippines, and New Zealand. Waves hit multiple coasts, but damages remained limited. Hawaii’s warning was later lifted after smaller-than-feared waves arrived.
A magnitude-8.8 earthquake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula put Hawaii under a tsunami watch, prompting emergency preparedness and international alerts. Residents were urged to follow updates as initial waves reached Oahu. No major damage has been reported, but authorities remain on high alert across the Pacific.
Tijuana has gone from bustling migrant hub to near standstill as U.S. border policy tightens. Shelters are half-empty, crossings have plummeted, and both migrants and aid workers describe a new reality at the U.S.-Mexico line, even as authorities still warn of an emergency.
Donald Trump hit out at former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev for hinting at possible nuclear arms deliveries to Iran after recent U.S. strikes. The heated exchange exposes high-stakes rhetoric and tensions between the U.S., Russia, and Iran over nuclear ambitions and geopolitical power.
American authorities are restricting staff travel in Israel as Iran's military drills and ongoing Israeli airstrikes amplify fears of escalation. With security warnings and canceled public events, Israelis brace for missile threats while the US boosts diplomatic efforts and regional alliances.
Donald Trump has raised alarms about the serious risk of a 'massive conflict' between Israel and Iran, just as Israel carried out airstrikes in Iran and braced for possible retaliation. The U.S. has evacuated some diplomatic staff from the region, sticking to a defensive posture while calling for diplomatic solutions.
Canada has announced a new travel alert for Brazil and several other countries, warning citizens to be vigilant due to high crime rates, potential kidnappings, and health risks. The advisory encourages travelers to prepare carefully, remain alert, and adapt plans as conditions in each destination shift.
Türkiye sent a German Shepherd puppy to Mexico after a Mexican rescue dog died during earthquake operations. This symbolic gesture highlights the gratitude and growing bond between the two nations, recognized in a military ceremony that celebrated cooperation in disaster response.
The Dominican Republic joined nearly 900 troops from Central America and the U.S. for CENTAM Guardian 2025, a military drill in Guatemala focused on fighting transnational threats and disaster response. The exercise fosters stronger security ties, prepares for humanitarian crises, and includes port infrastructure plans between the U.S. and Guatemala.
The Dutch government fell apart after Geert Wilders’ far-right Party for Freedom quit the coalition over asylum disputes, stripping Prime Minister Dick Schoof of his majority. The fallout throws Dutch politics into turmoil ahead of the NATO summit, delaying new elections and highlighting deepening rifts around migration policy in Europe.