Typhoon Bualoy hit Vietnam, killing 8 people and leaving 17 fishermen missing. The storm damaged homes, flooded crops and disrupted power supplies, after which it weakened and headed towards Laos.
Russia is transferring technology, combat experience, and military equipment for airborne units to China. This could enhance Beijing's ability to launch a rapid assault on Taiwan, according to documents analyzed by The Washington Post.
Microsoft and Asus have officially opened pre-orders for the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, which will go on sale on October 16. Prices for the consoles range from $499 to $1599 depending on the model and region.
Hong Kong has resumed flights and some businesses after a 36-hour hiatus caused by Typhoon Ragasa. More than 100 people were injured, and the infrastructure suffered significant damage.
A Lowy Institute report shows that Trump's policies, including tariffs and aid cuts, are weakening US influence in Southeast Asia. China is becoming the dominant power in the region through trade and investment efforts.
In Taiwan, at least 17 people have died and more than 100 are missing as a result of floods caused by Typhoon "Ragasa". Heavy rains and the overflowing of a barrier lake damaged buildings, with 60% of the population taking refuge on upper floors.
The International Criminal Court has charged former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte with three counts of intentional homicide. The hearing has been postponed due to the health condition of 80-year-old Duterte, who was arrested on March 11.
Hong Kong is bracing for Typhoon Ragasa, the strongest this year, with winds up to 220 km/h. Schools and businesses are closed, hundreds of flights have been canceled, and sea levels are expected to rise.
Over 58 tons of tomato paste from Ukraine were detained at the Polish border. The inspection in Poznań prohibited the import due to the detection of mold hyphae in 36% of the batch.
Hong Kong authorities are considering temporarily closing the international airport and completely suspending passenger flights for 36 hours on Tuesday due to the approaching Super Typhoon Ragasa. This could be the longest restriction in the city's recent history.
US President Donald Trump has maintained a basic tariff rate of 10% for countries with a positive trade balance. For 40 countries with a trade deficit with the US, a minimum tariff of 15% has been set, and for Canada, the tariff has increased to 35%.
US President Donald Trump called the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia, urging them to cease hostilities that erupted at the beginning of the week, and warned about the absence of trade agreements. Both countries face economic challenges, including the threat of high US tariffs, and Thailand, which depends on exports, has not yet concluded agreements with the US.
Tropical storm Wipha caused severe floods in the central Vietnamese province of Nghe An, killing at least three people and leaving one missing. Over 3,700 homes were submerged, and 1,600 hectares of rice paddies were damaged.
The European Union plans to impose 30% tariffs on American goods worth about 100 billion euros if the US follows through on its threat of tariffs after August 1. This will include industrial goods, cars, and whiskey, affecting a third of American exports to the EU.
US President Donald Trump announced new trade agreements, setting tariffs on imports from Japan at 15% and from the Philippines at 19%. These steps are shaping a new trade landscape where 10% is considered the new norm, and American companies still profitably import goods.
US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with the Philippines after meeting with his Filipino counterpart Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The agreement provides for a 19% tariff rate for the Philippines and further military cooperation.
US President Donald Trump met with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House. The leaders discussed a potential trade agreement and national security issues in the South China Sea.
Typhoon "Wipha", weakened to a tropical storm, hit the coast of Vietnam, bringing strong winds and heavy rains. In the Philippines, where the storm passed earlier, five people died, and tens of thousands were evacuated.
July 22 marks Mango Day, World Brain Day, Pi Approximation Day, Summer Rest Day, Hammock Day, and the Day of Saint Mary Magdalene Equal to the Apostles. On this day in 2014, Sievierodonetsk was liberated from pro-Russian militants.
Typhoon Wipha caused the cancellation and delay of all daytime flights in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, and Macau. Wind speeds reached 140 km/h, leading to the closure of amusement parks and the evacuation of over 200 people to shelters.
A 7. 3 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Alaska, with an epicenter 87 km south of Sand Point. A tsunami warning was issued, which was later canceled for Anchorage.
A magnitude 5. 5 earthquake occurred on the morning of July 15, 2025, in the Ilocos region, Philippines, 69 km off the coast. The epicenter was located tens of kilometers deep under the seabed, near the city of Laoag, which is the capital of the province of Ilocos Norte.
Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on copper imports starting August 1, citing national security. This decision is part of a series of tariff announcements aimed at reshaping US trade agreements.
Oil prices fell due to new Trump tariffs threatening global economic growth. Brent and WTI futures lost value, despite rising US crude oil inventories and record demand for air travel.
US President Donald Trump announced the introduction of tariffs on imports from the Philippines, Brunei, Moldova, Algeria, Libya, and Iraq starting August 1. Tariff rates vary from 20% to 30% depending on the country.
Archaeologists have discovered the ancient Peruvian city of Peñico, founded around 1800 BC, which was a strategic trade center. The city is located 600 meters above sea level and connected coastal communities with settlements in the Andes and Amazon.
Japan announced that it had spotted two Chinese aircraft carriers operating simultaneously in the Pacific Ocean for the first time. The Japanese Defense Minister believes that this indicates Beijing's intention to expand its capabilities.
Archaeologists have discovered evidence of a developed maritime culture in the Philippines 35,000 years ago. Found tools, animal bones, shells and human remains testify to this.
Archaeologists have discovered evidence of a developed maritime culture in the Philippines 35,000 years ago. Found tools, animal bones, shells and human remains testify to this.
In May, China significantly increased military activity around Taiwan, deploying dozens of ships daily. The number of vessels reached 70 per day, including aircraft carriers, which is a record.
