Around 200,000 people have been evacuated after a typhoon struck the Philippines.
Typhoon Kammuri brought heavy rain and wind, with gusts of up to 235 kph, causing minor damage in some central areas of the country.
Filipino authorities issued a warning of landslides and floods, moving people in at-risk provinces to safe places.
Government offices and schools were closed, while air travel was also affected, with Manila's international airport closing for 12 hours.
Iran says it is reviewing US proposal to end war
Iran is reviewing a US proposal to end the war in the Gulf but has no intention of holding talks to wind down the widening Middle East conflict, the country's foreign minister Abbas Araqchi said on Wednesday.
UN Human Rights Council adopts resolution condemning Iranian attacks
The UN Human Rights Council has adopted a historic resolution on the human rights implications of Iranian attacks on the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan.
273 million children out of school in 2026 UNESCO report
The number of children and young people out of school worldwide has climbed for the seventh consecutive year, reaching 273 million, according to a new report from the UN education agency, UNESCO.
Russian attacks kill two in Ukraine's Kharkiv
Russian attacks have killed two people in Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv and the region around it, while a strike on the Danube port of Izamil damaged port facilities and energy infrastructure, officials said.
Kuwait foils terror plot targeting state leaders
Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior says the country's State Security Service has foiled a terrorist plot and dismantled a network planning assassinations targeting state leaders and symbols.
