Israel launched retaliatory airstrikes on military targets in Iran early Monday following a missile barrage from Tehran toward northern Israel, further escalating regional tensions.

• The airstrikes targeted Iranian military infrastructure hours after Iran fired ballistic missiles.
• The Israeli military accused Iran of a “grave mistake” and vowed to continue operations.
• Explosions were reported in cities including Tehran and Isfahan, prompting Iran to close airspace.

A powerful earthquake, estimated to be between 7.8 and 8.1 magnitude, struck off the southern coast of the Philippines early Monday, prompting widespread tsunami warnings and evacuations.

• Tsunami waves of up to 3 metres are possible for parts of the Philippines.
• President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged immediate evacuation of vulnerable coastal zones.
• Buildings collapsed in Mindanao, with initial reports indicating at least one death and several injuries.

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced significant immigration reforms aimed at tightening border controls and addressing undocumented migration, affecting foreign nationals including Kenyans.

• The reforms include tougher penalties for employers of undocumented migrants, increased workplace inspections with 10,000 new inspectors to be recruited, and the phased replacement of paper IDs with biometric digital cards.
• Key figures involved include President Cyril Ramaphosa and the South African government.
• The announcement follows public pressure linking immigration to high unemployment and strain on public services, amidst anti-immigration protests.