Middle East tensions spike as quake hits Philippines

Two huge stories, one very uneasy day: the Middle East is back on edge, a powerful quake hit the Philippines, and Trump’s latest interview ended in a blowup. Here are the must-know updates from today.^[1][6]

Middle East escalation: Israel and Iran traded strikes again, with AP and CBS saying it was their first exchange of fire since the April ceasefire. Iran later said it was halting attacks, but warned worse could follow if strikes continue.^[1][2][4]

Philippines quake: A magnitude 7.8 offshore quake near Mindanao killed at least 32 people and injured more than 100, Al Jazeera reported. Tsunami warnings were later lifted in parts of Asia, but the damage was already severe.^[6]

Trump vs. NBC: AP says Trump raised his voice, called the press “crooked,” and cut off Kristen Welker’s interview after repeated clashes over Iran and other topics. A reminder that the war is now colliding with domestic politics too.^[1]

Elsewhere in the world: BBC says six Israeli hostages were freed ahead of a Palestinian prisoner release, while French authorities reported one dead after a stabbing in Mulhouse. Several crises are moving at once.^[11]