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Typhoon Bavi made landfall in China's Zhejiang province, leading to the evacuation of over 1.7 million people and widespread disruption across East Asia. The storm previously caused at least 17 deaths in the Philippines, brought Taiwan to a standstill, and left thousands without power in Japan.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. calls China's sanctions on Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro 'very unhelpful,' while Teodoro says negotiations with China are impossible due to a 'lack of good faith.' The moves come amid escalating South China Sea tensions and a recall of Philippine military attaches from Beijing.
Typhoon Bavi has prompted flight cancellations and refund offers across at least 10 airports in eastern China, with emergency teams and volunteers on standby. Forecasts differ on the exact landfall location, with the storm expected to make landfall between Fuqing and Wenling, or between Taizhou and Fuding.
The European Parliament voted to support renewed negotiations on a digital euro, aiming to reduce dependence on US payment systems. A final deal by 2026 could lead to ECB issuing the currency by 2029, with privacy and offline features a key focus.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s state visit to China highlighted growing bilateral cooperation, including meetings with Guangdong and Sichuan provincial leaders, a trade surge of 530% with Sichuan, and talks with Premier Li Qiang on expanding trade and green cooperation. The visit focused on agriculture, infrastructure, and renewable energy partnerships.
At least 15 people have been killed in landslides in the southern Philippines as Typhoon Bavi intensifies seasonal rains. The storm, which has already affected Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, is now advancing toward Taiwan and China, prompting evacuations and emergency preparations across the region.
China has announced a temporary export ban on helium, effective immediately, citing renewed military conflict in the Middle East that threatens global supplies. The move could impact semiconductor manufacturing worldwide, as China is a key re-exporter of Russian helium to markets including Europe.
Reports detail $2.7bn spent to block wind power and $1.125bn to boost coal, with critics saying it raises energy bills. Separately, analysis challenges Trump's portrayal of China's renewable energy progress.
China successfully recovered the booster of its Long March 10B rocket using a net-based sea platform, marking a first for the country's orbital-class rockets. The milestone brings China closer to challenging US dominance in reusable launch technology.
Foreign tourist arrivals in Russia rose 23% year-on-year to 2 million in January-May 2026, driven by simplified visa rules and expanded air links, according to Russian officials. Domestic tourism also grew, with 34.2 million trips recorded, while Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov credited Global South visitors for offsetting EU restrictions.
China's Foreign Ministry has voiced opposition to what it calls the 'Chinese threat' myth and to rising tensions in the Arctic, responding to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's remarks on preventing Russia and China from strengthening their positions in the region. The ministry also urged NATO to abandon its 'Cold War mentality.'
Typhoon Maysak has caused widespread flooding and damage in southern and central China, leaving residents stranded on rooftops and killing at least two in Nanning. The storm also contributed to tornadoes in central China, while authorities remain on alert for Super Typhoon Bavi.
Over multiple trading sessions, the Russian stock market has shown both gains and losses at the opening, with the MOEX and RTS indices moving in tandem. The yuan-ruble exchange rate has also fluctuated, crossing the 11.5 rubles threshold in both directions.
China has successfully tested a sea-based recovery system for the Long March 10B rocket booster, marking a step toward reusable rocket technology. The booster landed vertically on an offshore platform, with state media reporting the achievement as a first for the country.
North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song arrived in Beijing for a three-day visit to mark the 65th anniversary of the signing of a friendship treaty with China. Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Pak, emphasizing bilateral relations and strategic cooperation, while South Korea's unification ministry said it would monitor developments.
SK Hynix has raised $26.5bn in a US listing, the largest-ever debut by a foreign firm on Wall Street. The offering, priced at $149 per American depositary share, was heavily oversubscribed as investors bet on AI-driven memory chip demand. Analysts see the move as a landmark for Korea's chip industry but raise questions about the local capital market.
Derryn Hinch, the Australian broadcaster and former senator known as the 'Human Headline', has died at age 82. Tributes from colleagues and political figures highlight his decades-long career, his distinctive style, and his controversial crusades that led to jail time. A state funeral was held in Melbourne.
Recent commentary highlights Xia Baolong's visit as a push to accelerate the Northern Metropolis, a project meant to reinvent Hong Kong's role in innovation. The project's dual mission and integration of science and education, along with challenges such as mission mismatch, are analyzed.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said Moscow and Beijing are discussing all aspects of a Ukraine settlement and praised China's balanced position, while the Chinese Embassy in Washington urged Kiev to view Beijing's role objectively, reiterating that dialogue and negotiation are the only viable path.
A fire at a shoe factory in eastern China has killed at least 28 people and trapped workers on the roof, prompting a large emergency response. President Xi Jinping has ordered an all-out rescue effort and called for those responsible to be held accountable. The cause of the fire is not yet determined.