Tsunami waves up to 20 cm hit Japan's Pacific coast after 7.8-magnitude quake off southern Philippines; all advisories lifted, 195,000 urged to evacuate

7.8-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Philippines, killing 15 and injuring over 130, authorities say. The quake hit Sarangani province on Mindanao Island at a depth of 33 km.

Fifteen people were reported dead and at least 134 others injured after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Sarangani province in the southern Philippines Monday morning, authorities said.

Missing Sherpa guide found alive on Everest after funeral rites began.

A missing Sherpa guide has been found alive on Mount Everest after funeral rites for him had already begun.

Kim Jong Un, Xi Jinping open summit talks in North Korean capital Pyongyang. The rare meeting between the two leaders signals ongoing diplomatic coordination.

Kim Jong Un and Xi Jinping have begun summit talks in Pyongyang.

China launches mega waterway project on world's third-longest river, the Yangtze, state media reports.

China has initiated a major waterway construction project on the Yangtze River, the world's third-longest river, according to state media Xinhua.