A powerful offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 32 people, injuring more than 200 and triggering a tsunami that sent waves of up to 1 meter into coastal areas.

For a moment you could have mistaken Beijing for Moscow.

Climate change is no longer viewed only as an environmental issue. Increasingly, governments, economists, urban planners, and security experts see it as one of the most powerful forces likely to reshape global migration, urbanization, and economic stability during the 21st century.

Bahamian Prime Minister Philip ​Davis and his ruling ‌Progressive Liberal Party were re-elected on Tuesday, making ​him the first ​leader to be elected ⁠to a second ​consecutive term in ​nearly 30 years.

Some cases of hantavirus did not require prolonged close contact, and people who were on the cruise ship where the virus was detected should quarantine, said Joseph Allen, a professor at the Harvard University School of Public Health, on Monday.

South Korea says more investigation is needed into the recent strike on a South Korean-operated cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, as authorities have not yet determined who was responsible for the incident.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has urged citizens to remain vigilant, warning of continued hostility towards Azerbaijan among Armenian political forces.

Editor’s note: Moses Becker is a special political commentator for News.Az. He holds a PhD in political science and specialises in inter-ethnic and inter-religious relations. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.