October 2025 – Page 286 – From Inside Asia

Strong 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Southern Philippines, Tsunami Warning Issued

MANILA—An earthquake of magnitude 7.6 struck offshore in the southern Philippines on Friday, the country’s seismology agency said, with tsunami warnings issued in several...

by Reuters October 9, 2025

US Politics

Democrats Applaud 1st Phase of Gaza Peace Deal

Democrats have reacted positively to the first phase of a Israel–Hamas cease-fire and hostage deal announced Oct. 9 by President Donald Trump, while emphasizing...

by FIA Staff October 9, 2025

US Politics

Trump Admin Agrees to $20 Billion Rescue Plan for Argentina

The U.S. government has finalized a $20 billion economic rescue plan for Argentina, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Oct. 9. Bessent stated last...

by FIA Staff October 9, 2025

US Politics

US to Assign 200 Troops to Gaza Task Force, But No Operations in Gaza: Officials

The United States will assign 200 troops from U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) to be part of a joint task force to oversee Gaza stability,...

by FIA Staff October 9, 2025

China Inisights YouTube

Are You Listening? A Song Turns Into Testimony

It turns out the truth is trickling out bit by bit. He didn’t “leave”—it was taken from him. The “forensic report” is filled with...

by China Insights October 9, 2025

World

‘Shaking was so strong’: earthquake in Philippines triggers tsunami warning

Published: 10:58am, 10 Oct 2025Updated: 2:43pm, 10 Oct 2025 A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck offshore in the southern Philippines on Friday, its...

by Reuters October 9, 2025

World

Boy, 8, turns himself in after hoax 999 calls about hill fire in Hong Kong

Published: 10:50am, 10 Oct 2025Updated: 10:56am, 10 Oct 2025 An eight-year-old boy turned himself in for making hoax calls about a hill fire trapping...

by Edith Lin October 9, 2025

Military

Philippines seeks three ex-Japanese destroyers as it hikes defence budget

The Philippine Navy (PN) is reportedly seeking to acquire three of six Abukuma-class destroyer escorts that Japan is planning to decommission. The Japan Maritime...

by Chen Chuanren October 9, 2025

World

End to Gaza hostilities looms after Israel government approves deal with Hamas

Published: 10:17am, 10 Oct 2025Updated: 10:18am, 10 Oct 2025 Israel’s government ratified a ceasefire with the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Friday, clearing the...

by Reuters October 9, 2025