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Friday, Jul 24, 2026

Global Updates: Earthquake in the Philippines and Key International Events

A summary of significant recent events from the Philippines, Middle East, South Korea, and more.
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck the northern Philippines at a depth of 10 kilometers, as reported by the German Research Centre for Geosciences.

The region is currently assessing the damage and monitoring potential aftershocks.

In the Middle East, Israel conducted an airstrike near Tubas in the occupied West Bank, targeting three Hamas members suspected of planning an attack.

Palestinian sources report two casualties.

In South Korea, President Yoon withdrew a martial law order just hours after it was declared, raising concerns about his administration's stability and public trust.

British MPs are alarmed by reports of 'ethnic cleansing' of Hindus in Bangladesh, highlighting the need for global intervention to protect minority rights in South Asia.

In Afghanistan, the Taliban's ban on women from medical training threatens to exacerbate the country's healthcare crisis, despite repeated calls from the United Nations for the inclusion of women in the healthcare sector.
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