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.
Two killed in underground explosion at Australian silver mine
Two workers were killed and another injured in an explosion at the recently reopened Polymetals Resources-owned Endeavor silver, zinc and lead mine in Australia on Tuesday, forcing the temporary suspension of operations.
Japan PM Takaichi plans to recommend Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will nominate US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt told reporters on Tuesday, following a signed agreement between the two nations to secure the supply of critical minerals and rare earths.
Cameroon's Biya re-elected at 92, opposition reports gunfire
Cameroon's President Paul Biya, the world's oldest serving ruler, secured an eighth term in office on Monday, vote results showed, as the main opposition challenger who has also claimed victory reported gunfire near his home.
Trump gets royal welcome in Japan, China trade truce hopes rise
US President Donald Trump received a royal welcome on Monday in Japan, the latest leg of a five-day Asia trip which he hopes to cap with an agreement on a trade war truce with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Rubio says Israeli strike on Gaza didn't violate ceasefire
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that Washington does not view a strike that Israel said targeted a member of IJ group in Gaza as a violation of a US-backed ceasefire.
UAE security forces, alongside eight other nations, have employed a joint simulation exercise that aims to prevent criminals from exploiting advanced technologies for illicit activities, including human and arms trafficking.
H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, has inaugurated Beautyworld Middle East, one of the the biggest international trade fair for beauty products in the region, at the Dubai World Trade Center.
Dubai Municipality has launched a major sustainability initiative called 'Circle Dubai', unveiled during the Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum at Expo City.
