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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.
The FIFA World Cup round of 16 features high-stakes clashes, including Portugal vs Spain and USA vs Belgium. Opta supercomputer predictions favor Spain and Argentina, while England and Mexico prepare for a historic encounter. Neymar's retirement and FIFA's suspension decision add to the tournament drama.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed strategic cruise missile firings and combat system evaluations aboard the newly built destroyer Kang Kon, state media reported. He ordered the vessel commissioned within two months as part of a broader naval modernisation drive that includes the recently commissioned Choe Hyon. Coverage also noted related commentary on Japan’s military plans and analyst assessments of Pyongyang’s growing naval ambitions.
China has launched a second coast guard patrol east of Taiwan amid international concern. The operation follows a similar patrol in June, which Beijing says was a response to Japan-Philippines maritime boundary talks. Taiwan reports tracking Chinese vessels, while the US, UK, France, and Germany have expressed concerns.
Iran has begun talks with Japanese companies about resuming crude oil purchases under a US sanctions waiver, though Japanese diplomatic sources reportedly view a deal as unrealistic over navigation safety concerns. Three Japanese buyers are reportedly considering purchases for the first time since 2019.
Naomi Osaka defeated Daria Kasatkina 6-1, 6-3 to reach the last 16 at Wimbledon for the first time. The four-time major winner also made headlines with her cultural fashion tribute, wearing a white kimono inspired by Japanese heritage and the film Kill Bill.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran to attend the funeral of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated in a US-Israeli strike. The visit underscores Pakistan's role in mediating the US-Iran ceasefire.
The South Korean won strengthened against the U.S. dollar on Friday, supported by weaker-than-expected U.S. employment growth and a firmer Japanese currency. The won closed at 1,525.6 per dollar, its strongest level since mid-June, while Seoul's main stock index surged nearly 6 percent.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is scheduled to attend the NATO summit in Ankara before making a state visit to Mongolia, where he will hold a summit with President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh. The visit marks the first by a South Korean president to Mongolia in 15 years, with Lee also expected to participate in a business forum and the Naadam Festival.
A White House official has accused South Korea of discriminating against U.S. e-commerce giant Coupang, saying the company is being 'singled out' by President Lee Jae Myung's administration. The remarks follow a House Judiciary Committee report alleging 'discriminatory attacks' on Coupang, while Seoul insists its investigations are lawful and non-discriminatory.
South Korea's foreign reserves increased to $427.36 billion in June, reversing a May decline, as financial institutions' foreign currency deposits rose. The Bank of Korea attributed the gain to such deposits despite ongoing market stabilization efforts, while the won remained weak.
As the Gaza war reaches its 1,000th day, reports say over 90% of the Strip is destroyed and Israeli forces control most of the territory. Casualty figures exceed 73,000 Palestinians killed, while ceasefire implementation stalls and humanitarian conditions worsen.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concluded her first official visit to India, marked by discussions on economic security and strategic cooperation with PM Narendra Modi, the inauguration of a Maruti Suzuki facility, and the announcement of landmark initiatives including an economic partnership framework and a defence pact. China, meanwhile, cautioned that bilateral cooperation should not target any third party.
New UBS data shows Australia ranks third-highest in median wealth globally, with over 25,000 new millionaires added last year. However, reports highlight a growing divide between average and median wealth, suggesting gains have favored the wealthiest.
Rescue teams in Venezuela are using micro drones, search dogs, and sound detection devices to find survivors after twin earthquakes killed more than 2,200 people. The 96-hour window for finding survivors has passed, but teams remain hopeful.
China's military mouthpiece warned that Japan's largest annual live-fire drill signals an acceleration toward offensive capabilities, as tensions between Beijing and Tokyo remain high following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on potential military action in the Taiwan Strait. The strained ties come amid a complex US-Japan-China triangle, with Beijing adding more Japanese entities to its export-control list and Washington struggling to balance its commitments.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova reiterated that Kiev does not seek peace and that the West has tasked President Zelensky with escalating the conflict. She called on Western countries to stop arms supplies, which she said are an obstacle to a settlement, and criticized the US for not informing Moscow of any changes in its position.
Harry Kane scored twice in the final quarter-hour to give England a 2-1 win over DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32, after Brian Cipenga's early goal had put the Leopards ahead. England will now face Mexico in the last 16, while DR Congo's historic run ends.
Japan's new business manager visa rules, introduced by the Liberal Democratic Party, are prompting fears among foreign entrepreneurs, including a Nepalese restaurant owner in Tokyo. The stricter requirements, alongside rising anti-immigration sentiment and new tourist fees, reflect a broader shift in Japan's immigration policy.
Lion Australia says it has no plans to sell the James Boag's brand, despite union claims, while the Tasmanian government proposes purchasing the brewery site in Launceston. The brewery is set to close in November, ending 145 years of local production.