Super Typhoon Bavi is sweeping across East Asia, prompting mass evacuations and emergency preparations in China, Japan, and Taiwan. The powerful storm has already left a deadly trail in the Philippines, where landslides have claimed lives. As Bavi moves north, authorities in Japan and Taiwan have issued warnings for torrential rain, destructive winds, flooding and landslides.

India and Japan are set to elevate their Special Strategic and Global Partnership as Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Japanese leader Sanae Takaichi to New Delhi for a crucial three-day visit aimed at expanding cooperation across technology, economic security, artificial intelligence and critical supply chains. The visit comes at a pivotal moment in India-Japan relations, with both countries preparing to celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties. Leaders from both sides are expected to hold wide-ranging discussions focused on strengthening collaboration in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, critical minerals, pharmaceuticals and emerging technologies. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the India-Japan relationship remains anchored in mutual trust, shared democratic values and growing strategic convergence. Officials describe the partnership as one of the most significant pillars of stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. WATCH