Global Headlines: Earthquakes, Elections, and Economic Shifts - A Daily Digest

The world witnessed a 6.1-magnitude earthquake off Cuba’s northwest coast affecting Cuba, Mexico, and Florida. Elsewhere, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy engaged in positive talks with U.S. envoys to settle the Ukraine war, and leftist Roberto Sanchez gained a lead in Peru’s presidential race. Germany and France agreed to halt a joint fighter jet project.

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck off Cuba's northwest coast, affecting areas traditionally not prone to seismic activity, including parts of Mexico and Florida. Official reports from the U.S. Geological Survey noted the quake's epicenter located 104 km west-northwest of Mantua, Cuba.

On the geopolitical front, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reported a constructive dialogue with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, discussing potential settlement strategies for the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

In Peru, political dynamics have shifted as leftist candidate Roberto Sanchez overtakes conservative Keiko Fujimori in the presidential race, with 93.92% of votes counted, buoyed by rural support. Meanwhile, Germany and France have opted to abandon a collaborative fighter jet development project due to industrial tensions.