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A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck southern Ibaraki, shaking Tokyo and eastern Japan, while authorities said no tsunami warning was issued.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim held talks in Abu Dhabi on regional developments, security, maritime risks and stability.

WTO ministers ended talks without renewing the digital tariff moratorium, leaving e-commerce duties unresolved and reform work unfinished.

A new child online safety rule in Indonesia now blocks under-16 users from accounts on low-risk social platforms, while rollout questions remain.

A strong Papua earthquake near Yalimo hit early Friday, with BMKG and GFZ issuing different readings while confirming no tsunami threat in Indonesia.

JD Vance welcomed Sultan Al Jaber to the White House as US and UAE officials focused on energy security, Hormuz transit and broader bilateral ties.

Brazil opened CMS COP15 in Campo Grande as governments pressed for urgent action to protect migratory species facing habitat loss, pollution and decline.

Colombia is investigating a military plane crash in Putumayo that killed at least 66 people, injured dozens and left four missing.

State Department data show an 11% drop in US permanent and temporary visa issuances in 2025, excluding tourist visas, with a broad decline across key categories.

UAE and Egypt leaders held talks in Abu Dhabi focusing on economic cooperation and regional tensions, emphasizing diplomacy and stability in Middle East affairs.