A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao in the Philippines early Monday morning, triggering a tsunami warning for the region. The alert also extends to coastal areas in Indonesia and Japan following the seismic activity.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has declared victory for his Civil Contract party in the country's parliamentary elections. During a press conference held overnight, Pashinyan described the result as a "historical victory."
Israel has closed its border crossings to the Gaza Strip as a security measure following missile attacks from Iran. The decision was announced by the government agency COGAT, which coordinates access to the territory.
U.S. President Donald Trump has asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from launching a retaliatory strike against Iran following a recent attack. The request was communicated during a phone call between the two leaders according to reports from Axios.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRG) declared that its recent missile attack on Israel was a warning following an Israeli strike on Beirut earlier that day. The IRG also warned of larger-scale attacks against Israeli and American targets if there is any further military aggression.