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A powerful 8.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines, causing buildings to collapse and triggering tsunami warnings. High school and university structures were among those damaged, with viral videos showing crumbling buildings. Authorities issued tsunami warnings for the Philippines and neighboring Indonesia, with potential waves exceeding one meter.

The BJP has strongly refuted Rahul Gandhi's "economic tsunami" warning, calling it fear-mongering. Party leader Amit Malviya highlighted India's economic resilience with strong indicators like rising E-way bills and FDI, asserting the government has implemented measures to protect citizens and businesses from global shocks, contrasting it with the UPA era's economic vulnerabilities.

The Philippines earthquake death toll has climbed to 46, with a supermarket employee's body recovered in General Santos City. Most new fatalities are from Davao Occidental, victims of landslides and building collapses. The powerful tremor also triggered tsunami warnings and affected neighboring countries, with waves recorded as far as Japan.

A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines, claiming 35 lives and injuring over 200, primarily due to building collapses. While a tsunami warning was issued, damage was minimal. Thousands of homes and public buildings are affected, with school reopenings delayed pending safety evaluations. International aid is being mobilized to assist with rescue and relief efforts.

England’s preparations for the FIFA World Cup received an unexpected scare after a strong earthquake struck near Cuba and sent tremors across parts of Florida on Monday. The 6.1-magnitude earthquake was felt in several cities, including West Palm Beach, where the England national team is currently training ahead of its friendly match against Costa Rica. The quake occurred at around 2 p.m. local time and was powerful enough to be felt hundreds of miles away from its epicenter.

A staggering 7.8-magnitude earthquake has rocked the southern Philippines, resulting in a profound loss of life with at least 45 confirmed deceased and 17 missing. The relentless aftershocks complicate an already dire scenario, hampering rescue operations amid the rubble of various structures, most notably a grocery store.

A 3.9 magnitude earthquake shook Myanmar on Thursday, with no immediate reports of injuries. The nation's location at the convergence of four major tectonic plates, particularly the active Sagaing Fault, places it at significant risk for seismic events. Major cities like Sagaing, Mandalay, Bago, and Yangon, home to nearly half the population, are particularly vulnerable due to this geological activity.

Separate earthquakes struck Cuba and Iran within hours of each other, following a deadly quake in the Philippines. Cuba's historically rare magnitude 6.1 tremor triggered building evacuations and transit suspensions in Florida and Mexico. Meanwhile, a magnitude 5 quake hit southern Iran. No casualties or major damage have been reported.

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has warned that the global economy will not return to a shock-free state, with artificial intelligence the next big disruption to brace for. Speaking on Bloomberg's Leaders with Francine Lacqua podcast, the IMF chief said policymakers risk repeating the globalisation backlash if AI jobs displacement is mishandled. She also flagged the 2026 IMF growth outlook, Russia's Article IV review, and rising AI cyber risks.

Japan has restarted its largest nuclear plant amid an oil crisis, but faces a critical shortage of space for spent nuclear fuel. With cooling pools nearing capacity, the nation struggles to find a permanent disposal site, considering a remote Pacific island. This situation highlights the ongoing challenge of managing radioactive waste.

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The government is planning a mega infrastructure project on the island, strategically located near the Strait of Malacca. Critics fear it could permanently alter one of the country’s most fragile island ecosystems