Taipei, Taiwan – A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Taiwanese city of Hualien on Friday, sending shockwaves felt as far as the capital city of Taipei. According to Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau, the quake occurred at a depth of 31.6 kilometers beneath the earth’s surface.
While the initial reports indicate that no immediate damage or casualties have been reported, authorities are closely monitoring the situation.
In other news, the UK and European Union have imposed sanctions on Canadian-Pakistani oil tycoon Murtaza Lakhani. London has also made it to the list of the world’s 15 most expensive cities, according to reports.
In a separate incident, a family feud in New Delhi, India, resulted in the death of a 52-year-old man who was shot multiple times.
US President Donald Trump has stated that the possibility of a war with Venezuela is still on the table, with all options remaining open. Trump also announced that oil tankers near Venezuela will be seized.
A brave man, Ahmed Ahmed, was hailed as a hero for his bravery in tackling an armed attacker during a bouncy castle incident. He has since received $25 million in donations from his community to cover his medical expenses.
Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region was hit by a 5.7 magnitude earthquake, reports stated. This is not the only instance of violence in the region, as the last three years have seen the deaths of 186 journalists, including 93 in 2025 alone.
In a significant move, Japan will be bidding farewell to its last pair of pandas, marking the first time the country will be panda-less in over 50 years.
In a different incident, US President Donald Trump has suspended the Green Card Lottery Program following recent gun violence incidents at Brown University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
The Pakistani government has been criticized for its alleged involvement in the protests against Sheikh Hasina Wajid. MQM sources have stated that Shamaila Imran Farooq was undergoing cancer treatment in London at the time of the protests.
In a significant development, former Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has given the Mary administration a deadline.
