Russia and Vietnam have organized a scheme to circumvent the price cap on Russian oil, which involves joint oil and gas production. The agreements allow for the export of Russian oil under the guise of Vietnamese oil and set a minimum sale price for oil of no less than $75 per barrel.
In Peru's Amazon region, a landslide swept two passenger boats into the river, causing 12 deaths and about 20 injuries. The incident occurred around 4:20 AM in the port area of Iparia on the Ucayali River.
In the central regions of Vietnam, 90 people have died due to powerful floods and landslides caused by heavy rains. The disaster caused significant damage to areas already affected by record rainfall and Typhoon Kalmaegi.
More than 41 people have died in Vietnam due to weeks of flooding and rain, with over 52,000 homes inundated. Tens of thousands of residents have been evacuated, and this year's disaster damage has reached $2 billion.
Shipments of Chinese permanent rare earth magnets to the US rose by 56. 1% to 656.3 tonnes, the highest in nine months. This increase occurred amid easing trade tensions between Beijing and Washington, while exports to the EU decreased.
Storm "Claudia" has hit several European countries. In Portugal and Spain, it has already caused heavy rains and floods. The storm further threatens Great Britain and Ireland, where a yellow alert has been declared.
China conducted military exercises in the disputed waters of the South China Sea, simulating attacks on military bases and ships. The maneuvers took place amid rising tensions in the region and territorial disputes.
Tropical Typhoon Fung-wong, having intensified into a "super typhoon," caused two deaths in the Philippines, as well as flooding and destruction. Over 1.4 million residents of the region were displaced, and the storm is moving towards Taiwan, weakening.
The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in Vietnam has risen by five, while in the Philippines the storm has claimed at least 188 lives. The typhoon caused destruction and power outages in central Vietnam, where further floods and landslides are expected.
Typhoon Kalmaegi hit Vietnam, claiming the lives of at least 114 people and flooding cities in the Philippines. Over 260,000 servicemen are ready for rescue operations as winds reach 149 km/h.
The death toll in the Philippines from Typhoon "Kalmaegi" has risen to 114, with 127 more people missing. The storm, which devastated the central regions of the country, has regained strength and is heading towards Vietnam.
Typhoon Kalmaegi has killed at least 66 people in the Philippines, with 26 more missing. Over half a million people have been left homeless, and the country is bracing for another storm.
Massive floods in central Vietnam have killed 13 people and left 11 missing. More than 116,000 homes and 5,000 hectares of crops have been submerged, including the historic cities of Hue and Hoi An.
The Trump Organization's five-star golf resort in Vietnam has faced delays due to a dispute with farmers over compensation. The project, which includes hotels and golf courses, is planned to be completed by 2029.
Central Vietnam has declared the highest level of flood danger due to record rains that have led to flooded streets and World Heritage sites. In the city of Hue, 1085.8 millimeters of precipitation fell in 24 hours, which is the highest figure in the entire history of observations.
In Paris, ten individuals have appeared in court over cyberbullying against Brigitte Macron, accused of spreading malicious comments claiming she is a man. Among the accused are a teacher, an IT specialist, and an elected official, with the trial set to last two days.
The US and Vietnam have agreed on a "mutual, fair and balanced" trade deal that includes a 20% tariff. Vietnamese airline Vietnam Airlines will purchase 50 Boeing aircraft worth over $8 billion.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated the country's interest in friendly relations with everyone who wishes to cooperate, including Russia and China. At the same time, Slovakia strives to be a good neighbor to Ukraine and help it.
Torrential rains from Typhoon Matmo flooded the streets of Hanoi, paralyzing traffic and forcing schools to switch to distance learning. Meteorologists warn of further thunderstorms and three more storms by the end of the year.
Vietnam's coffee exports in nine months increased by 61% to $6. 98 billion, which has already exceeded the figure for the entire year 2024. This happened against the backdrop of rising consumer prices and increased demand from Europe.
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.
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.
In a year, Ukrainians spent $882 million on buying bitcoins. Ukraine is one of the world leaders in cryptocurrency usage.
In August, the number of international students arriving in the US decreased by 19% compared to last year, reaching its lowest level since 2021. This is the fifth consecutive month of decline, which could lead to a loss of $7 billion for American universities.
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.
Typhoon Kajiki in Vietnam claimed the lives of three people, and ten more were injured. Houses were damaged, rice fields were flooded, and the streets of Hanoi turned into rivers.
Typhoon Kajiki felled trees and flooded homes in Vietnam. Authorities evacuated 30,000 people, closed airports, and canceled flights.
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Tibet, calling for inter-ethnic unity. This is his second visit to the region as president.
Tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump cost Apple $800 million in the June quarter. The company's projected costs for the September quarter are $1.1 billion.
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%.
