Typhoon Disruption: Typhoon Champi approached Taiwan with powerful winds and heavy rain, cancelling more than 200 flights and forcing changes to U.S.-Japan military drills. South China Sea Tensions: Philippine lawmakers urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to send China’s ambassador home as a heated social-media exchange deepened a diplomatic spat. Asian Para Games: India climbed to fifth with 62 medals, including golds for archer Sheetal Devi and teammate Toman Kumar in the mixed compound event. India–Poland Ties: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited New Delhi for talks with Narendra Modi, aiming to advance the countries’ strategic partnership. China–Russia Relations: Premier Li Qiang met Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, with both leaders affirming close ties and plans for further cooperation. Climate: China says it has met some 2030 climate targets early; renewables made up 60.7% of its installed power capacity in the first half of 2026.