Armed conflicts and attacks

The Israeli military confirms that the Israeli Air Force launched retaliatory strikes against military sites in western and central Iran, making it the first time Israel launched strikes against Iran since the April 7 ceasefire. The strikes come as Iranian state media reported explosions were heard in Isfahan, Kermanshah, Tabriz, and Tehran. (The Jerusalem Post) (Israel National News)

• https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-898666
• https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/428279

Armed conflicts and attacks

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says that it has launched strikes in the Sulaymaniyah province against the Kurdish opposition group headquarters in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. (AA)

• https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/iran-strikes-headquarters-of-kurdish-opposition-groups-in-northern-iraq-amid-tensions-with-israel/3959671

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 three people are killed and five others are 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

Tsunami warnings are issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center and agencies in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Japan; with Guam, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea and Taiwan also being warned of possible waves. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology orders evacuations in coastal areas of nine provinces; while officials in Indonesia orders evacuations in northern Gorontalo, Manado in North Sulawesi, and the Sangihe Islands. (Sky News) (Al Jazeera) (AFP via Philippine Daily Inquirer)

• https://news.sky.com/story/tsunami-alert-after-8-2-magnitude-quake-hits-the-philippines-13551811
• https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/8/tsunami-warnings-issued-after-8-2-magnitude-earthquake-off-philippines
• https://globalnation.inquirer.net/326622/indonesia-orders-tsunami-evacuation-of-northern-areas-after-ph-quake

Disasters and accidents

Philippine President Bongbong Marcos orders the suspension of classes in affected areas across Mindanao, coinciding with the country's first day of the new school year. (Nikkei Asia)

• https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/natural-disasters/one-dead-damage-reported-after-7.8-magnitude-quake-hits-south-philippines