Magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Japan, Rumen Radev wins Bulgaria’s election, US-Philippines-Japan launched massive military exercises, Vietnamese leader To Lam visited China

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan today. Pro-Russian former President Rumen Radev secured a landslide victory in Bulgaria’s parliamentary elections. Israel continued to carry out strikes and demolish homes in Lebanon, in defiance of a 10-day ceasefire with Hezbollah. A photo went viral showing an Israeli soldier desecrating a statue of Jesus Christ in Lebanon, and Israeli leaders and the military issued rare apologies. The United States and the Philippines have launched massive military exercises to counter Chinese influence. Vietnamese leader To Lam finished a four-day state visit to China. Tim Cook’s retires as Apple CEO.