A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake jolted the Mindanao region of the Philippines on Friday. The seismic event originated at a considerable depth of 62 kilometers, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre. This significant tremor has raised concerns across the affected area, prompting immediate attention and further investigation into its impact.

The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Thursday announced sanctions against more than 50 individuals, entities, and vessels for facilitating Iranian oil and LPG sales and shipments from Iran.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday that India is on track to becoming the third largest economy by 2028, an economic superpower in the making, and the United Kingdom is “perfectly placed to be partners” on that journey.