Magnitude 5.7 Quake Strikes Kyushu, No Tsunami Warning
A magnitude-5.7 earthquake struck Kyushu, Japan, on Nov 25, 2025, shaking Kumamoto and Oita prefectures. No tsunami warning was issued.
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Venezuela Denounces U.S. Terrorist Label of ‘Nonexistent’ Cartel
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