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PHIVOLCS launches Metro Manila tsunami awareness campaign as Philippines marks global preparedness day

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology announced a new public private tsunami awareness push for Metro Manila, linking community drills, an advocacy campaign and digital tools ahead of planned outreach events in October.

China suspends most fuel exports for October, squeezing global refined product markets

State refiners halted shipments beyond Hong Kong and Macau ahead of Golden Week, with PetroChina cancelling several October cargoes. Traders said the move has already pushed oil product prices higher and tightened supply in Asia and beyond.

Trump Signals Possible New U.S. Strikes on Iran After Midterm Elections

President Donald Trump has raised the possibility of renewed U.S. military action against Iran following the November midterm elections, as tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high and diplomatic efforts struggle to produce a breakthrough.

Greece presses ahead with plan to bar under 15s from social media, readies national age verification push

The Greek government has moved from policy announcement to implementation planning, telling platforms they must have reliable age verification in place ahead of a January 1, 2027 start date and signalling active supervision by national regulators.

Pakistan reach Asian Games men’s cricket final after rain shortened semi final win over Bangladesh

Abdul Samad’s blistering late cameo and Sufyan Moqim’s three wickets helped Pakistan chase 112 in 11.3 overs to beat Bangladesh by six wickets and set up a gold medal meeting with India on October 3.

Two Singaporean men jailed over money laundering for Malaysian scam syndicate

Two Singaporean men were sentenced on Sept 30 for acting as money launderers for a Malaysian criminal syndicate that channelled scam proceeds through local bank and crypto accounts. Court documents show at least 40 Singapore bank accounts and more than 60 SIM cards and 40 mobile phones were linked to the operation, with transfers traced to more than S$1.2 million.

Moderate earthquake detected near New Zealand claimed Balleny Islands in the Ross Dependency

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded in the remote Balleny Islands region on 30 September 2026. The event, detected by international seismic networks, occurred beneath the Southern Ocean in a sector claimed by New Zealand as part of the Ross Dependency. No damage or tsunami threat has been reported.

Germany embraces EU KIDS Act push, urges quick European rules to curb children’s social media access

Berlin on Wednesday backed the European Commission’s proposal that would block under 13s from unrestricted social media access and place phased limits on adolescents, saying the move must be turned into enforceable EU law quickly to protect mental health and childhood development.

Chiikawa the Movie opens in the Philippines today as SM Cinema exclusive, bringing Japan’s surprise 2026 smash to local screens

Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island premieres in Philippine cinemas on September 30, 2026, as an SM Cinema exclusive release. The theatrical arrival extends the franchise’s international rollout after a record-breaking run in Japan and sets the stage for renewed anime box office momentum in the Philippines.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis hails Rajkummar Rao as 'Prahaar' trailer is unveiled at Mumbai CSMT

The trailer for Prahaar, a film about public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam and the legal aftermath of the 26/11 attacks, was launched at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus on September 30, 2026. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended and praised the movie for carrying a social message beyond entertainment.

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes near Yonaguni island, Okinawa prefecture; no major damage reported

A shallow earthquake with an epicenter off Yonaguni island shook parts of the Yaeyama island chain on September 30, 2026. Japan Meteorological Agency recorded it as magnitude 6.0 and issued a small sea level advisory, while the USGS measured it at magnitude 5.6. Authorities say there are no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties.

Bundesnetzagentur publishes detailed roadmap for AI regulatory sandboxes and medical device requirements

Germany’s federal network regulator on September 30 published a 56 page roadmap that distils learnings from a national pilot of AI regulatory sandboxes and sets out practical guidance on how high risk AI rules apply to AI-based medical devices. The document clarifies standards, timelines and the new national oversight role as Germany implements the EU AI Act.

Pakistan stage dramatic comeback to earn first-ever FIFA ASEAN Cup point with 2-2 draw against Philippines

Pakistan recovered from a two-goal first half deficit to draw 2-2 with the Philippines in Bandung, securing the national team’s first point in a FIFA competition and keeping their Group B hopes alive ahead of the match against Vietnam.

Underdog boxing drama Main Ladega arrives on JioHotstar, seeks a second life on OTT

Nearly two years after its theatrical run, the Hindi sports drama Main Ladega, led by Akash Pratap Singh, begins streaming on JioHotstar on September 30, giving the film a fresh chance to find audiences beyond a muted box office showing.