1 killed, hundreds affected in 6.7-magnitude earthquake in Indonesia

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Indonesia's Central Sulawesi province on Tuesday has killed one person and affected more than 300 residents, according to the country's National Disaster Management Agency.

Footage from a China Global Television Network (CGTN) stringer showed that after the quake hit, residents in coastal areas fled their homes and temporarily closed their stalls over fears of a possible tsunami.

Many people had already moved to open areas for safety, staying clear of buildings to avoid potential danger.

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday discussed with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States on ending the war.

In a phone call, Araghchi briefed Lavrov on the peace MoU's details, highlighting the U.S. responsibility to properly implement the deal's provisions as well as the necessity to stop Israel's "aggressions" against Lebanon, according to a statement released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry.

Lavrov welcomed the MoU's finalization, voicing his country's support for the implementation of the agreement's provisions.

The two foreign ministers called on the international community and UN Security Council to support the MoU, stressing the need for the continuation of diplomatic cooperation among regional countries to ensure peace and stability, according to the statement.

They also discussed bilateral ties as well as regional issues of common interest.

The United States, Pakistan and Iran early Monday announced the finalization of the MoU on ending the war following weeks of negotiations, adding that it will be officially signed in Switzerland on Friday.

On Feb. 28, Israel and the United States launched joint attacks on Tehran and other Iranian cities. Iran responded with waves of missile and drone attacks targeting Israel and U.S. bases and assets in the region.