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Super Typhoon Ragasa wreaks havoc across Taiwan, Philippines, Hong Kong, and southern China

Ragasa, one of the strongest storms of 2025, has caused widespread flooding, injuries, and mass evacuations across East Asia, leaving dozens dead and hundreds missing as authorities struggle with rescue and relief operations.

Oracle to oversee US TikTok algorithm under Trump administration deal

As part of an emerging agreement to avoid a ban, US oversight will license and retrain TikTok’s recommendation algorithm using US data, while ByteDance retains a minority stake.

Two Indian-origin executives take helm at major US firms amid H-1B crackdown

Despite a tougher H-1B environment, Indian-origin leaders Srinivas Gopalan and Rahul Goyal take charge at T-Mobile and Molson Coors, underscoring global talent’s enduring presence in US corporate leadership.

China's K-Visa initiative aims to bolster its workforce with international professionals

China has launched its K-Visa to attract young STEM professionals and early-career foreign workers, offering opportunities in research, entrepreneurship, and business, as the US raises H-1B visa fees to $100,000, prompting a potential shift in global talent flows.

France to formally recognize Palestinian state ahead of UN General Assembly

French President Emmanuel Macron announces recognition of Palestine, emphasizing political solutions and a two-state framework amid criticism from Israel and the United States.

Pakistan Air Force airstrikes kill 30 civilians in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa village

Civilian deaths, including women and children, reported after eight bombs dropped from JF-17 jets on Matre Dara village in an early-morning strike.

Manila erupted in massive protests

Tens of thousands flood Manila streets in protest over $9.5B flood-control graft scandal

Anger over kickbacks in public works projects shakes Philippines, forces resignations and global warnings.