Typhoon

Typhoon Kammuri forces rescheduling at Philippines' SEA Games

The storm barrelled across the Philippines, killing at least four people, forcing hundreds of thousands of villagers to abandon high-risk communities and prompting officials to close Manila’s international airport.

At least 67 die in Japan's Typhoon Hagibis aftermath

National broadcaster NHK said nearly 70 people have been killed in Japan by Typhoon Hagibis as rescuers search for survivors for a third day.

At least 16 dead as Typhoon Hagibis hits Japan with 'unprecedented' rain

The eye of Typhoon Hagibis made landfall shortly before 1000 GMT in Izu Peninsula, southwest of Tokyo, Japan's Meteorological Agency said.

Typhoon Lekima death toll reaches 33 in China

China's ninth typhoon this year is expected to make a second landing along the coastline in Shandong province, prompting more flight cancellations and the closure of some expressways.

Germany urged to show flexibility on arms sales ban on Saudi Arabia

Berlin is “losing its commercial credibility” over its ban on arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the move is affecting Europe’s “defence industry and ability to fulfill NATO requirements.”

Typhoon lashes south China after killing dozens in Philippines

Typhoon Mangkhut hit the Philippines with gale force winds of 200 kph, unleashing widespread devastation in which at least 69 people have been killed so far.

In pictures: typhoon brings heavy rains and chaos to north Philippines

Typhoon Mangkhut entered the northern tip of the country in the early hours of Saturday, killing at least four people as it caused floods, landslides and power outages.

Strongest typhoon in 25 years batters Japan

Jebi, or “swallow” in Korean, was briefly a super typhoon and is the most powerful storm to hit Japan in 25 years.

Russia scolds UK in airspace incursion spat

Russian embassy in London accuses UK Prime Minister of playing a PR game, rejecting accusations that Russian military planes entered UK airspace, forcing Britain to scramble its fighter jets on Monday.

Vietnam dodges damage after typhoon exacts heavy toll on Philippines

After Typhoon Tembin battered the southern Philippines, it passed over Vietnam where hundreds of thousands had taken cover.

Qatar to purchase 24 Typhoon jets from UK

The move could anger Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt and Bahrain, which cut diplomatic and trade links with Qatar on June 5, accusing Doha of supporting terrorism.

Typhoon Nanmadol slams southwestern Japan

The season's third typhoon made landfall in Nagasaki prefecture. At least three people have been injured and up to 47 domestic flights were cancelled.