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A Lowy Institute report warns commercial deep-sea mining in the Pacific could start as early as 2027, driven by US-China competition for critical minerals and lacking international guardrails. Pacific nations face a dilemma between economic benefits and potential ecological damage, with Australia urged to play a more active role.
East Bengal FC secured a 2-0 victory over Sabah FA on Sunday to clinch a spot in the AFC Women's Champions League 2026-27 Group Stage, becoming the first Indian club to achieve back-to-back appearances in the tournament's group stage. Goals from Olivia Anokye and Soumya Guguloth in the second half sealed the win, with the team finishing top of Group A with maximum points.
The USS Abraham Lincoln is returning to San Diego after a nine-month deployment marked by record time at sea and reports of deteriorating crew conditions. Senators are demanding a Pentagon review, while officials dispute the accounts.
Ukraine is struggling to defend against Russian ballistic missile attacks due to a critical shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles, a problem exacerbated by global stockpile depletion and European refusals to supply more. The situation has prompted urgent appeals from Ukrainian officials and raised questions about alternative defense systems.
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Thursday in a renewed attempt to limit birthright citizenship, focusing on expanding exceptions to the 14th Amendment and banning 'birth tourism.' The orders come weeks after the Supreme Court rejected his earlier, broader effort to end the practice.
Defence Industries Minister Pat Conroy has stated the US submarine rotation at HMAS Stirling will end in 2032, but other statements and analyses suggest the US presence may be enduring. The ambiguity has sparked debate over the nature of the AUKUS arrangement.
Typhoon Bavi has made landfall in eastern China, prompting mass evacuations and widespread travel disruptions. The storm, roughly the size of France, has felled trees and caused flooding before weakening to a severe tropical storm.
Typhoon Bavi made landfall in China's eastern Zhejiang province late Saturday, prompting the evacuation of over 1.7 million people. The storm previously brought strong winds and rain to Japan's southern islands and Taiwan, where thousands fled their homes and power outages were reported. Landslides in the southern Philippines, intensified by Bavi, have killed at least 17 people.
Typhoon Bavi made landfall in China's Zhejiang province after lashing Japan's southern islands and prompting mass evacuations in Taiwan. The storm was previously linked to at least 17 deaths in the Philippines.
Typhoon Bavi, the second major storm to hit China in a week, is expected to make landfall near Wenzhou on Sunday morning, prompting mass evacuations. The storm has already caused fatalities in the Philippines and injuries in Japan's Ryukyu islands, and authorities warn of exceptionally heavy rains in eastern provinces.
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.
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.
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.
A landslide in Gansu province, China, has killed at least 21 people and injured seven, with rescue operations now complete. The incident occurred in Tanchang county, trapping 33 people, many of whom were temporary forestry workers. The region is prone to such disasters during the rainy season.
Super Typhoon Bavi struck the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam, leaving tens of thousands without power and causing severe damage on the island of Rota. No casualties have been reported, but recovery is expected to be slow as the area was still recovering from an earlier super typhoon.
Severe storms and flooding in southern and central China have killed at least 17 people, injured hundreds, and displaced tens of thousands. President Xi Jinping has ordered all-out rescue efforts as officials warn of more extreme weather.
Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall on Rota in the Northern Marianas, bringing hurricane-force winds and torrential rains. The National Weather Service warned of catastrophic wind damage and long-lasting power outages, while the region is still recovering from Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
Super Typhoon Bavi, with winds up to 280 km/h, is approaching Guam and the Northern Marianas, prompting states of emergency and shelter preparations. Residents recall past storms while officials warn of catastrophic damage.
Super Typhoon Bavi is expected to make landfall on Monday morning over Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, with winds up to 260km/h and gusts of 315km/h. The US National Weather Service has warned of catastrophic damage, flooding, and coastal inundation, prompting residents to move to emergency shelters.
A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California on June 15, killing all eight people on board during a routine test mission. The base has grounded operations while the cause remains under investigation. The long-serving strategic bomber has been used in multiple conflicts over decades.