Overview

• Philippine disaster authorities confirmed 68 deaths from the Sept. 30 magnitude 6.9 earthquake off northern Cebu and said search operations have concluded.
• The Japan Meteorological Agency reported a tropical depression east of the Philippines that is forecast to intensify into a typhoon within a day and continue westward.
• White House press secretary Levitt said very delicate consultations are underway regarding the Trump administration’s Gaza plan, indicating ongoing negotiations.
• Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party reported a 650 million yen donation to the Japanese Red Cross as the party faces scrutiny over fundraising practices.
• Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank will carefully examine the effects of wage increases when determining monetary policy.