News: Tsunami Alert, Boise Festival and interview with Gazatese translator Kayed Hammad
A summary of what will be news today, in two words.
The 8.8 degree earthquake has had its epicenter on the Russian peninsula of Kamchatka.
Today, 30 July 2025, the main headlines in the media are as follows:
- Tsunami alert: an 8.8 degree earthquake has hit eastern Russia, activating tsunami alert in several Pacific countries, Japan, the United States (Hawaii and Alaska), China, the Philippines, Canada or South America.
- Boise Festival: President Imanol Pradales will be at the Boise Festivaland in the afternoon (18:00 in the Basque Country) will visit Basque Block , an emblematic place for the Basque community of Boise and symbol of the shared cultural heritage.
- Interview with Gazatarra translator Kayed Hammad: Journalist Arantza Ruiz interviews Gazatarra translator Kayed Hammad on ETB2's "12 Minutes" program from 21:40.
More international news
Malnutrition has already caused more than 250 deaths in Gaza, including 11 killed this Friday
According to data provided by the Ministry of Health in Gaza, 108 of them are children.
Europe is ready to help organize a summit between Zelensky, Trump and Putin
Leaders Von der Leyen, Macron, Meloni, Merz, Starmer, Stubb and Tusk have expressed this after the summit between Trump and Putin.
More than 320 people have died in Pakistan in floods caused by heavy rains
At least 320 people dead Northof Pakistan caused by sudden rains Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been the most battered province, with most victims and dozens missing.
Trump and Putin close Alaska summit on Ukraine without agreement
In this context, Trump and Zelensky will meet on Monday at A0Washington to discuss all the details of the summit in Alaska.
Bolivia is going through historic elections this Sunday: the right may take over after almost 20 years
The polls are led by businessman Samuel Doria Medina of the Union Alliance, closely followed by former President and opposition Jorge Tuto Quiroga of the Free Alliance (2001-2002).
Israeli ultra-nationalist minister Ben Gvir visits Palestinian leader Marwan Barguti to threaten him in prison
"You will not win," Ben Gvirr warns Barguti, who has been in prison since 2002 after being convicted by an Israeli court of five murders in the Second Intifada. "Whoever enters the nation of Israel, who kills our children and our women, will be wiped off the earth," adds the controversial Israeli minister.
What face of Donald Trump will we see with Putin? This will be one of the keys to the appointment
Donald Trump is meeting Vladimir Putin in Alaska today at a meeting full of doubts: the US president avoided criticizing the Russian leader in the past and has hardened his speech in recent months, but doubts remain whether he will maintain that firmness or seek a rapprochement with Moscow.
Negotiations on the international treaty against plastic pollution failed
After ten days of meetings in Geneva, the UN countries have failed to reach a consensus, but have called for the process of dialogue to be kept alive.
Trump and Putin will meet this Friday in Alaska to try to reach a ceasefire in Ukraine
The US president has said there is a 25% chance that the meeting will not succeed, while the Kremlin has warned that no formal agreement is expected to be signed.
Almost 40 people have died in the floods in Kashmir, India
At least 38 people have been killed and 100 injured in torrential rains in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Numerous rescue teams have mobilized to find victims who may have been trapped in the rubble or who have been dragged by the current. One of the most affected areas has been Chositi. Floods have caused damage to homes and vehicles. The floods have also destroyed temporary kitchens installed in pilgrim tents visiting the Machail Mata shrine in Kishtwar district every year.