Tokyo Earthquake: Magnitude 5.9 Shakes Kanto

TOKYO, Japan — A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck southern Ibaraki Prefecture early Sunday, shaking Tokyo and the wider eastern Kanto region and prompting authorities to assess possible damage and injuries. The earthquake, which occurred at 2 a.m. at an estimated depth of 70 kilometers, did not trigger a tsunami, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

India Condemns Attack on Indian-Flagged Vessel in Red Sea; All 14 Crew Members Rescued Safely

India has strongly condemned the attack on the Indian-flagged commercial vessel MSV Faize Noore Oliya after it was struck by a projectile in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen, leading to the vessel’s sinking. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that all 14 crew members on board, including 13 Indian nationals, were rescued safely by the Yemeni Coast Guard.

Moscow Restaurant Bomb Blast Kills Three, Injures Over 20; Authorities Call It Terrorist Attack

MOSCOW, August 1: A deadly explosion at a restaurant in central Moscow killed three people and injured at least 21 others after an improvised explosive device detonated outside a private event, according to Russian authorities. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin described the incident as a “terrorist attack” and vowed that those responsible would be brought to justice.