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Video: Historic Church Crumbles After Massive Earthquake Hits Philippines

A video of a heritage church in Cebu with lights and parts of its outer facade collapsing is being shared widely on social media.

6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Central Philippines

A 6.9-magnitude quake struck off the coast of the central Philippines on Tuesday evening, the US Geological Survey said, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

55-Year-Old Chinese Influencer Dies As Aircraft Crashes During Livestream

He claimed he'd mastered controls after just six hours of practice, raising concerns about safety and regulations.

Nepal Chooses 2-Year-Old As New Living Goddess During Longest Hindu Festival

A two-year-old girl chosen as Nepal's new living goddess was carried by family members from their home in an alley in Kathmandu to a temple palace Tuesday during the country's longest and most significant Hindu festival.

Video Shows Moment Powerful Explosion Hit Pakistan's Quetta, 13 Dead

At least ten people were killed and 32 others were injured after a powerful explosion hit Quetta in Pakistan's Balochistan province.

Pakistan, IMF Begin Review Talks On $7 Billion Loan: Report

An IMF team is in Pakistan to review the implementation of the USD 7 billion Extended Financing Facility (EFF) and the USD 1.1 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).

"They're Incredible": Trump Praises Pak PM, Asim Munir For Gaza Plan Support

US President Donald Trump has praised Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the country's Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, for supporting Washington's proposed Gaza peace plan.

19 Killed, 21 Missing As Typhoon Bualoi Hits Vietnam

Vietnam's death toll from Typhoon Bualoi rose to 19 with another 21 people still missing, the government said on Tuesday, making it the most devastating storm to hit the country this

"Will Never Give Up": North Korea On Nuclear Weapons At UN

A North Korean minister said on Monday in a rare address to the UN that Pyongyang would never surrender its nuclear weapons but left open the door to diplomacy.

Pakistanis Roast Pakistan On YouTube, X After Asia Cup Humiliation

As Team India scripted history by clinching their 9th Asia Cup title by defeating Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, emotions ran high across the border, with frustrated reactions of Pakistani fans flooding social media.

Ousted PM KPS Oli Can't Leave Nepal Amid Probe Over Deadly Protests

Nepal has imposed travel bans on ousted prime minister KP Sharma Oli and four former senior officials as part of an investigation into deadly unrest earlier this month, the interior minister said Monday.

"A Message To Pak": Pahalgam Attack Victim's Father To NDTV On India's No Trophy Gesture In Asia Cup

Suryakumar Yadav-led India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup final and refused to take the trophy from Pakistan's interior minister Mohsin Naqvi.

3 Killed In Protests Over Gang-Rape Of Tribal Girl In Bangladesh

Violence has spread to the tribal-dominated hill district of Khagrachari in Bangladesh. Three tribal people have been killed in the violence, the country's home ministry said in a statement on Sunday.

Massive Protests Against Shehbaz Sharif Government In PoK, Thousands On Streets

Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is witnessing one of its largest protests in recent history, as the Awami Action Committee (AAC) launched sweeping demonstrations across the region on Monday.

8 Dead, 17 Missing As Typhoon Bualoi Tears Through Vietnam

Seventeen fishermen were missing after huge waves hit two fishing boats off Quang Tri province, while another fishing boat lost contact during the storm, the government's disaster management agency said.

Week After Releasing Elderly British Couple, Taliban Frees US Citizen From Afghanistan Prison

Afghanistan's Taliban government announced the release of a detained American citizen on Sunday, a week after an elderly British couple were also released by the authorities.

Typhoon Bualoi Moves Toward Vietnam After Leaving 20 Dead In Philippines

Vietnam evacuated thousands of people from central and northern provinces Sunday as Typhoon Bualoi raced toward the country faster than expected with landfall forecast later in the day.

Ex-Chinese Minister Took $37 Million In Bribes, Sentenced To Death With Reprieve

Tang Renjian, China's former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, was sentenced to death with reprieve for bribery at a court in Jilin province on Sunday, according to state-run news agency Xinhua.

Asim Munir, Pak PM Show Trump Rare Earth Minerals During White House Meet

Donald Trump met Shehbaz Sharif, the first Pakistani prime minister to visit the White House in six years, and Asim Munir on Thursday.

Russian Foreign Minister Backs India For Permanent UNSC Seat, Calls for Reform

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Saturday emphasised the need for reform in the UNSC to reflect the current global landscape. He stated that Russia backs India's application for a permanent seat, along with Brazil