Explosion in Myanmar village kills 55, injures dozens – local reports

Fire in New Delhi building kills at least four, injures several others. The blaze broke out in a residential area; cause under investigation.

A fire swept through a building in a New Delhi neighborhood, killing at least four people and injuring several others.

Tropical Storm Jangmi slams Tokyo area with heavy rain, strong winds; nearly 880 flights canceled, power outages reported across Japan.

Tropical Storm Jangmi is approaching Tokyo, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and widespread disruption. Nearly 880 flights have been canceled at airports in the Tokyo area, and power outages are reported across Japan.

Typhoon Jangmi makes landfall in Japan, triggers highest-level flood alert. JMA issues Level 5 emergency warning for Koza River in Wakayama Prefecture; later downgraded but heavy rain continues.

Typhoon Jangmi made landfall in the southern part of Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Wednesday morning, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to temporarily issue a Level 5 special flood warning for the Koza River. The warning was later downgraded to Level 2, but officials urged residents to remain alert. Heavy rain is expected in western and eastern Japan.

Rupiah Hits Record Low of 17,930 per USD, Extending Slide

Indonesian rupiah continues to weaken, reaching a new record low of 17,930 against the US dollar.