News Monitor / Topics

Asia

Explore published news, website pages and blog posts associated with this topic. Topic associations are editorial links, not claims of prophetic fulfilment.

News articles

• India’s night lights up for Diwali
  Source: Al Jazeera English - News

  Diwali celebrations across India included religious observances, lights and fireworks. The festival is an important Hindu religious and cultural occasion.

• UK found to be ‘dangerously’ reliant on China for critical minerals needed for defence and AI
  Source: The Guardian - World

  Delivering net zero also at risk, say MPs as they call for centralised policy and funding for mines and diversification The UK is “dangerously” dependent on China for critical raw materials needed for the military, renewable energy infrastructure and AI, a parliamentary investigation has found. MPs on the business select committee called for an urgent centralised policy and the creation of a “critical minerals finance facility” to help fund rare earth and other critical mineral mines, and deploy grants, equity and debt to accelerate a diversification programme. Continue reading...

• M 5.0 - 207 km ESE of Sarangani, Philippines
  Source: USGS - Earthquakes

  Time 2026-11-04 07:40:12 UTC 2026-11-04 07:40:12 UTC at epicenter Location 4.390°N 127.033°E Depth 49.07 km (30.49 mi)

• M 5.2 - Mid-Indian Ridge
  Source: USGS - Earthquakes

  The USGS reported an earthquake: Time 2026-11-03 18:21:13 UTC at epicenter Location 35.520°S 78.303°E Depth 10.00 km (6.21 mi)

• M 5.2 - Volcano Islands, Japan region
  Source: USGS - Earthquakes

  The USGS reported an earthquake: Time 2026-11-03 16:48:13 UTC at epicenter Location 24.144°N 141.673°E Depth 139.46 km (86.65 mi)

• M 4.8 - 85 km S of Gorontalo, Indonesia
  Source: USGS - Earthquakes

  Time 2026-11-03 15:37:51 UTC 2026-11-03 15:37:51 UTC at epicenter Location 0.230°S 123.153°E Depth 136.69 km (84.93 mi)

• China and India achieved diplomatic thaw. Now the border is flaring up
  Source: Deutsche Welle - English
• M 4.5 - 31 km E of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar)
  Source: USGS - Earthquakes

  The USGS reported an earthquake: Time 2026-11-03 05:23:44 UTC at epicenter Location 23.602°N 94.709°E Depth 116.35 km (72.30 mi)

• M 4.8 - 6 km S of Asahi, Japan
  Source: USGS - Earthquakes

  The USGS reported an earthquake: Time 2026-11-03 05:40:18 UTC at epicenter Location 35.659°N 140.648°E Depth 52.27 km (32.48 mi)

• Indonesia's toxic haze is giving its neighbours a political headache
  Source: BBC News - World
• M 4.7 - 193 km ENE of Nagqu, China
  Source: USGS - Earthquakes

  The USGS reported an earthquake: Time 2026-11-02 15:35:12 UTC at epicenter Location 32.338°N 93.831°E Depth 10.00 km (6.21 mi)

• M 6.0 - 58 km SSE of Shima, Japan
  Source: USGS - Earthquakes

  The USGS reported an earthquake: III DYFI? - III Time 2026-10-31 222:15:02 UTC at epicenter Location 33.822°N 136.985°E Depth 352.45 km (219.00 mi)

• M 4.7 - 113 km SW of Basco, Philippines
  Source: USGS - Earthquakes

  The USGS reported an earthquake: Time 2026-11-02 08:42:47 UTC at epicenter Location 19.801°N 121.125°E Depth 35.00 km (21.75 mi)

• M 4.5 - 64 km SE of Yilan, Taiwan
  Source: USGS - Earthquakes

  DYFI? - I Time 2026-11-02 02:23:08 UTC 2026-11-02 02:23:08 UTC at epicenter Location 24.322°N 122.178°E Depth 55.09 km (34.23 mi)

• M 5.1 - 19 km WNW of Tomohon, Indonesia
  Source: USGS - Earthquakes

  The USGS reported an earthquake: Time 2026-11-02 08:13:14 UTC at epicenter Location 1.392°N 124.648°E Depth 196.65 km (122.19 mi)

• M 4.7 - Mid-Indian Ridge
  Source: USGS - Earthquakes

  The USGS reported an earthquake: Time 2026-11-02 02:43:47 UTC at epicenter Location 35.958°S 78.079°E Depth 10.00 km (6.21 mi)

• M 4.5 - 288 km SSE of Muroto-misakicho, Japan
  Source: USGS - Earthquakes

  The USGS reported an earthquake: Time 2026-11-02 01:54:55 UTC at epicenter Location 30.841°N 135.199°E Depth 510.07 km (316.94 mi)

• M 4.6 - Mid-Indian Ridge
  Source: USGS - Earthquakes

  The USGS reported an earthquake: Time 2026-11-01 22:22:43 UTC at epicenter Location 35.435°S 78.363°E Depth 10.00 km (6.21 mi)

• M 4.8 - 33 km SE of Jiufen, Taiwan
  Source: USGS - Earthquakes

  DYFI? - IV Time 2026-11-01 08:20:07 UTC 2026-11-01 08:20:07 UTC at epicenter Location 24.881°N 122.062°E Depth 118.80 km (73.82 mi)

• M 4.6 - 101 km SW of Basco, Philippines
  Source: USGS - Earthquakes

  The USGS reported an earthquake: Time 2026-11-01 18:42:57 UTC at epicenter Location 19.763°N 121.328°E Depth 38.49 km (23.92 mi)

• M 4.8 - Mid-Indian Ridge
  Source: USGS - Earthquakes

  The USGS reported an earthquake: Time 2026-11-01 18:53:57 UTC at epicenter Location 35.441°S 78.417°E Depth 10.00 km (6.21 mi)

• M 4.6 - Mid-Indian Ridge
  Source: USGS - Earthquakes

  The USGS reported an earthquake: Time 2026-11-01 18:30:23 UTC at epicenter Location 23.950°S 69.507°E Depth 10.00 km (6.21 mi)

• M 5.0 - Mid-Indian Ridge
  Source: USGS - Earthquakes

  The USGS reported an earthquake: Time 2026-11-01 18:34:39 UTC at epicenter Location 23.874°S 69.522°E Depth 10.00 km (6.21 mi)

• M 4.7 - 78 km SSE of Yonakuni, Japan
  Source: USGS - Earthquakes

  The USGS reported an earthquake: Time 2026-11-01 17:01:18 UTC at epicenter Location 23.806°N 123.271°E Depth 18.48 km (11.48 mi)

• Tens of thousands protest against Narendra Modi regime in Delhi
  Source: The Guardian - World
• M 4.6 - 7 km NE of Tago, Philippines
  Source: USGS - Earthquakes

  DYFI? - II Time 2026-10-30 17:06:26 UTC 2026-10-30 17:06:26 UTC at epicenter Location 9.059°N 126.283°E Depth 10.00 km (6.21 mi)

• M 4.6 - Izu Islands, Japan region
  Source: USGS - Earthquakes

  The USGS reported an earthquake: Time 2026-10-31 03:14:13 UTC at epicenter Location 30.910°N 142.519°E Depth 10.00 km (6.21 mi)

• M 4.5 - 223 km SE of Katsuura, Japan
  Source: USGS - Earthquakes

  The USGS reported an earthquake: Time 2026-10-31 00:32:46 UTC at epicenter Location 33.555°N 141.812°E Depth 10.00 km (6.21 mi)

• M 4.5 - 68 km ENE of Kuji, Japan
  Source: USGS - Earthquakes

  The USGS reported an earthquake: Time 2026-10-30 13:18:19 UTC at epicenter Location 40.480°N 142.475°E Depth 42.82 km (26.60 mi)

• M 4.5 - 104 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines
  Source: USGS - Earthquakes

  The USGS reported an earthquake: Time 2026-10-30 10:24:11 UTC at epicenter Location 8.373°N 127.362°E Depth 10.00 km (6.21 mi)

• M 5.4 - 114 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines
  Source: USGS - Earthquakes

  PAGER - GREEN ShakeMap - III Time 2026-10-29 07:31:30 UTC 2026-10-29 07:31:30 UTC at epicenter Location 8.468°N 127.427°E Depth 10.00 km (6.21 mi)

• M 4.6 - 51 km ENE of Noda, Japan
  Source: USGS - Earthquakes

  The USGS reported an earthquake: Time 2026-10-30 04:58:31 UTC at epicenter Location 40.311°N 142.362°E Depth 56.60 km (35.17 mi)

• M 5.8 - 110 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines
  Source: USGS - Earthquakes

  PAGER - GREEN ShakeMap - IV DYFI? - III Time 2026-10-29 03:19:05 UTC 2026-10-29 03:19:05 UTC at epicenter Location 8.364°N 127.420°E Depth 10.00 km (6.21 mi)

• M 5.4 - 113 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines
  Source: USGS - Earthquakes

  PAGER - GREEN ShakeMap - III Time 2026-10-29 03:17:54 UTC 2026-10-29 03:17:54 UTC at epicenter Location 8.370°N 127.443°E Depth 10.00 km (6.21 mi)

• M 5.1 - 218 km NNW of Bamboo Flat, India
  Source: USGS - Earthquakes

  DYFI? - I Time 2026-10-29 08:49:42 UTC 2026-10-29 08:49:42 UTC at epicenter Location 13.379°N 91.659°E Depth 10.00 km (6.21 mi)

• M 5.0 - 131 km NNW of Tual, Indonesia
  Source: USGS - Earthquakes

  The USGS reported an earthquake: Time 2026-10-29 20:32:11 UTC at epicenter Location 4.470°S 132.492°E Depth 10.00 km (6.21 mi)

• M 4.5 - 141 km E of Miyako, Japan
  Source: USGS - Earthquakes

  The USGS reported an earthquake: Time 2026-10-29 17:37:01 UTC at epicenter Location 39.863°N 143.562°E Depth 35.00 km (21.75 mi)

• M 4.6 - Pulau Pulau Tanimbar, Indonesia
  Source: USGS - Earthquakes

  The USGS reported an earthquake: Time 2026-10-29 11:38:24 UTC at epicenter Location 7.529°S 130.022°E Depth 10.00 km (6.21 mi)

• Germany news: Chancellor Friedrich Merz accuses North Korea of threatening Europe's freedom
  Source: Deutsche Welle - English
• M 4.8 - 36 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam
  Source: USGS - Earthquakes

  DYFI? - IV Time 2026-10-29 02:18:21 UTC 2026-10-29 02:18:21 UTC at epicenter Location 12.948°N 144.582°E Depth 70.24 km (43.64 mi)

Website pages

No published website pages for this topic yet.

Blog posts

No published blog posts for this topic yet.