Philippines
The Holy See has formally excommunicated a group of bishops consecrated by the Society of Saint Pius X, reigniting a decades‑long clash over tradition, authority, and the future of Catholicism.
Heavy monsoon downpours have triggered a general flood alert across the Philippines, prompting evacuations and emergency declarations that echo the recent flash‑flood disaster in Kentucky, USA.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported a series of tremors near Bolinao, Pangasinan, prompting heightened vigilance and prompting experts to assess potential risks for the region.
A magnitude‑5.8 earthquake struck Chiba Prefecture on June 26, prompting no injuries but raising questions about Japan’s fault‑line activity and preparedness across the Pacific Ring of Fire.