A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit Panama, injuring at least five people and causing damage to businesses and homes.
According to the US Geological Survey, the quake struck at a depth of 37 km in the far west of the country near the Costa Rican border.
There was no tsunami alert issued from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
Trump cancels strikes against Iran planned for Thursday
US President Donald Trump said he has cancelled planned strikes against Iran on Thursday, hours after threatening more bombings and a desire to take oil export hub Kharg Island.
US confirms third strike on Indian-crewed tankers this week
A US jet fired two missiles into the engine room of the tanker Jalveer off Oman on Thursday, US Central Command confirmed, as authorities said the 20 crew members were safe after the third strike on Indian-crewed tankers this week.
UK defence minister Healey quits, says PM Starmer's plans fail to keep country safe
British defence minister John Healey quit on Thursday in a dispute over military spending, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of failing to commit the government resources that are needed to defend the country at a time of heightened threat.
Trump says US will hit Iran 'very hard', take control of energy infrastructure
The United States will hit Iran "very hard tonight" and will soon take control of the Middle Eastern country's oil and gas infrastructure and markets, US President Donald Trump said on Thursday.
US and Iran trade attacks for a second day, undermining shaky ceasefire
The US and Iran have traded air attacks on Thursday for a second straight day, with President Donald Trump vowing further strikes if Tehran does not immediately agree to a peace deal.
Bahrain says debris from intercepted Iranian drones injures child, damages homes
Bahrain's Interior Ministry said on Thursday that an 11-year-old girl suffered minor injuries, while vehicles caught fire and homes were damaged in Hamad Town and the capital Manama after debris fell from Iranian drones that were intercepted and destroyed.
Philippines launches probe into deaths of two athletes from top basketball team
Philippine law enforcement launched on Thursday an investigation into the deaths of two student athletes from a top university basketball team, in a case that has drawn widespread attention in a country where the sport is hugely popular.
Kuwait resumes airspace after brief closure due to Iranian attacks
Kuwait has reopened its airspace after temporarily closing it early Thursday following Iranian strikes on the country.
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