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2026-06-08

• Armed conflicts and attacks

  Iran Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali tells the Russian newspaper Izvestia that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen, but with new conditions set by Iran and Oman, including transit fees. (Reuters)

  • https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/hormuz-strait-will-be-open-with-transit-fees-iran-envoy-moscow-quoted-2026-06-08/

• Disasters and accidents

  Tsunami warning issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) for parts of the Pacific remains in effect. (RNZ)

  • https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/pacific/597554/tsunami-advisories-issued-for-parts-of-pacific-after-7-point-8-earthquake-in-philippines

• Disasters and accidents

  A magnitude 7.8 earthquake, whose epicenter is located off Maasim, Sarangani, Philippines, strikes Mindanao with damages reported; hitting as far as Leyte and the provinces of North Maluku and North Sulawesi, Indonesia. At least 19 people are killed while 134 others and injured. (BBC News) (AP via ABC News) (The Philippine Star)

  • https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c20y4xp43ywt
  • https://abcnews.com/International/wireStory/78-magnitude-earthquake-shakes-part-southern-philippines-tsunami-133670776
  • https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/06/08/2533701/general-santos-mindanao-quake-upgraded-magnitude-78

• Disasters and accidents

  Agencies in Indonesia, Japan Malaysia, and the Philippines lift their respective warnings after observing small waves. The PTWC cancels its advisory issued for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands; while Australia and New Zealand cancel their warnings shortly after the issuances. Tsunamis are also recorded in Palau. (The Straits Times) (Al Jazeera) (BBC News)

  • https://www.straitstimes.com/live-earthquake-hits-southern-philippines-june8
  • https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/8/tsunami-warnings-issued-after-8-2-magnitude-earthquake-off-philippines
  • https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c20y4xp43ywt

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