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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 884, Huang Chao, Chinese rebel leader (born 835) passed away. In 1402, Nanjing surrenders to Zhu Di without a fight, ending the Jingnan campaign. The Jianwen Emperor disappears and his family is incarcerated. In 1919, Hau Pei-tsun, 13th Premier of the Republic of China (died 2020) was born. In 1950, Ma Ying-jeou, Hong Kong-Taiwanese commander and politician, 12th President of the Republic of China was born. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2001, Kim Sin-jin, South Korean footballer was born. In 2003, French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press. In 2008, Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. In 2024, Chino Trinidad, Filipino sports journalist and executive (born 1967) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Taiwan rail services curtailed as Typhoon Bavi approaches
Taipei, July 10 (CNA) Taiwan's two main rail operators announced major service reductions for Saturday as Typhoon Bavi approaches, with Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) switching to a reduced all-nonreserved schedule for the full day and Taiwan Railway (TR) suspending most services before noon.
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Reuters
· Jul 10, 2026
Typhoon Bavi approaches Japan, Taiwan and China
A large and powerful typhoon approached a remote chain of islands in Japan's southwest on July 10, prompting authorities to warn of violent winds, torrential rain, landslides and flooding in what could be the region's most destructive storm in years. The storm is also expected to hit Taiwan and China on July 11. Ryan Woo has more. #typhoon #typhoonbavi #japan #taiwan #china
BERNAMA
· Jul 3, 2026
World : Typhoon Maysak Makes Landfall In South China's Hainan, Disrupting Transport
HAIKOU, July 3 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Typhoon Maysak, the 10th typhoon of the year, made landfall on the coast of south China’s Hainan Province on Friday evening, disrupting train, ferry and flight services and prompting school closures in some areas, Xinhua reported.
South China Morning Post
· Jul 11, 2026
Typhoon Bavi: flights and trains cancelled as China steps up emergency preparations
Authorities across eastern China have stepped up their emergency preparations and cancelled hundreds of flights as Typhoon Bavi, the ninth storm of the season, intensified overnight and barrelled towards the coast on Saturday. The storm is forecast to make landfall between Taizhou in Zhejiang province and Fuding in Fujian province in the early hours of Sunday, packing winds of up to 45 metres per second (148 feet per second), according to the National Meteorological Centre (NMC). In its 6am...
The New Zealand Herald
· Jun 25, 2026
Gale-force winds divert flights, lift roofs, down trees in Taranaki and Wellington
Gale-force winds divert flights, lift roofs, down trees in Taranaki and Wellington
Times of India
· Jul 5, 2026
‘Very dangerous’ Super Typhoon barrels towards US Pacific islands with 280 kmph winds
Super Typhoon Bavi, a storm of Category 5 hurricane strength, is bearing down on Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, triggering emergency evacuations. Destructive winds up to 280 km/h and torrential rain are already lashing the US Pacific territories. Authorities warn of catastrophic damage, with many structures potentially becoming uninhabitable for weeks. Residents are urged to seek shelter as the powerful typhoon approaches.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 26, 2026
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Hi China
· Jul 13, 2026
Typhoon Bavi whips up huge waves along Dalian coast
Typhoon Bavi brought rough seas to Dalian on Sunday, with massive waves battering the coastline and flooding parts of seaside parks. Chinese marine authorities issued wave and storm surge alerts, warning of dangerous conditions in the northern Yellow Sea as emergency measures were put in place to keep the public safe. #Trending
Focus Taiwan
· Jul 12, 2026
Most transportation services back to normal as Bavi leaves Taiwan
Taipei, July 12 (CNA) Rail and air services around Taiwan and most ground transportation services to Taoyuan International Airport had largely returned to normal by Sunday afternoon as Typhoon Bavi moved away from Taiwan, but ferry services to outlying islands remained disrupted.
Ya Libnan
· Jul 12, 2026
More than 1 million evacuated in China as Typhoon Bavi makes landfall
Photo-Huge waves crash on the coastline ahead of Typhoon Bavi in Wenling in eastern China’s Zhejiang province on July 10, 2026. © Chinatopix Via AP Chinese authorities evacuated more than 1.7 million people as of Saturday as Typhoon Bavi made landfall in the country’s eastern province of Zhejiang. Hundreds of flights have also been cancelled, []
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 5, 2026
Super typhoon threatens US Pacific
Residents of Guam and the Northern Marianas sought refuge in emergency shelters and made last-minute preparations on Sunday as a “super typhoon” approached, expected to sweep across the US Pacific territories within hours. Super Typhoon Bavi was predicted to barrel westward over the region around 10am tomorrow (6pm Malaysian time), packing sustained winds of 260 [] The post Super typhoon threatens US Pacific appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
Arab Times Online
· Jul 11, 2026
Taiwan and eastern China brace for Typhoon Bavi as winds, rain hit Japan's southern islands
TAIPEI, Taiwan, July 11, (AP): Typhoon Bavi has brought strong winds and rain to Japan’s southern islands, as Taiwan and eastern China brace for the powerful storm with evacuatio...
Sweden Herald
· Jul 9, 2026
Typhoon Bavi approaches Taiwan with destructive winds, ferry and flight cancellations
Typhoon Bavi approaches Taiwan with destructive winds, ferry and flight cancellations
Fark
· Jul 4, 2026
Typhoon watch in effect for Guam; Bavi could be stronger than Sinlaku, Mawar. US & GovGuam declare state of emergency, hope winds won't tip it over into the ocean [Scary]
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The Watchers
· Jul 11, 2026
Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in Zhejiang, China, after triggering mass evacuations
Typhoon Bavi made landfall in Zhejiang Province, eastern China, at 23:20 local time (LT) on July 11, 2026, with 10-minute maximum sustained winds of 144 km/h (90 mph). The storm prompted the evacuation of more than 1.7 million people across eastern China. Bavi passed north of Taiwan before reaching the mainland and enhanced the southwest monsoon over the Philippines, where flooding and landslides caused fatalities. Source
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 12, 2026
Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China, nearly 1.72 million evacuated
Beijing, July 12 (SANA) Typhoon Bavi made landfall along China’s eastern coast late Saturday, bringing powerful winds and heavy rain to Zhejiang Province after authorities evacuated nearly 1.72 million residents from vulnerable areas. According to the Zhejiang Provincial Meteorological Observatory, Bavi—the ninth typhoon of the year—made its first landfall at about 11:20 p.m. local time []
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 11, 2026
Typhoon Bavi disrupts travel as Japan, China issue warnings
Storm brings flight disruptions in Okinawa and prompts alerts across East Asia ahead of expected landfall in eastern China
Investing.com
· Jul 6, 2026
Typhoon Bavi brings catastrophic winds to western Pacific islands
Typhoon Bavi brings catastrophic winds to western Pacific islands
Associated Press
· Jul 10, 2026
LIVE: Typhoon Bavi nears Taiwan on path toward China
Watch live from Taiwanese east coast, as Typhoon Bavi passes by the island before making landfall in China’s Fujian or Zhejiang province late Saturday. Credit: Taiwan East Coast National Scenic Area #taiwan #typhoon #live
The Tribune
· Jul 12, 2026
1.7 mn evacuated as typhoon Bavi wreaks havoc in China
Bavi previously brought strong winds and rain to Japan's southern islands and Taiwan. It was the second typhoon in a week to impact China in just more than a week's time. The first, Maysak, made landfall in southern China last weekend, Al Jazeera reported.
Independent Online
· Jul 10, 2026
Destruction in the wake of Super Typhoon Bavi as it approaches East Asia
Destruction in the wake of Super Typhoon Bavi as it approaches East Asia
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 10, 2026
Typhoon Bavi Aims at Japan’s Sakishima Islands With Winds That Can Topple Houses
Japan's southernmost islands are bracing for Typhoon Bavi, the season's ninth typhoon, which is forecast to pass over the Sakishima chain with gusts reaching 216 kilometers per hour on Saturday. Airlines have canceled dozens of flights as Miyakojima, Ishigaki and the Yaeyama region face the risk of violent winds powerful enough to topple houses.
The Japan Times
· Jul 9, 2026
Flights and ferries canceled as Typhoon Bavi barrels toward remote islands
The very powerful typhoon was located over the sea east of the northern Philippines on Thursday afternoon and is expected to make landfall in China on Sunday.
Off The Press
· Jul 3, 2026
Guam braces for Super Typhoon Bavi, up to 145 MPH winds
Residents of the U.S. territory of Guam are bracing for potentially catastrophic conditions from Super Typhoon Bavi, which may hit the Western Pacific island as a Category 5 storm. Super Typhoon Bavi has winds of 145 mph, which is the equivalent of a Category 4 hurricane, as of Friday morning ET, which is very early []...Click to read more
Al Jazeera
· Jul 5, 2026
Super Typhoon Bavi threatens Guam with catastrophic winds and flooding
The storm system is expected to reach landfall on Monday morning.
BusinessWorld Online
· Jul 9, 2026
Typhoon Bavi prompts Storm Signal No. 2 in Batanes, enhances southwest monsoon, says PAGASA
Storm Wind Signals have been raised in several areas in Luzon due to the effects of Typhoon Bavi, locally named Inday, bringing life-threatening winds over affected areas while also enhancing the southwest monsoon that will drench the western parts of the country, according to the state weather bureau on Thursday. Storm Wind Signal No. 2 []
Al Bawaba
· Jul 7, 2026
Typhoon in China kills two and forces tens of thousands to flee
ALBAWABA - Typhoon ‘Maysak’ has caused extreme flooding in southern China with the tropical storm expected to continue into the following days...
Latestly.com
· Jul 10, 2026
Typhoon Bavi Heads for China's East Coast as Deadly Storm Death Toll Rises to 50
A powerful typhoon was heading toward China's east coast Friday, the latest in a series of deadly storms that have already claimed 50 lives this week in two other parts of the country.
Fox News
· Jul 6, 2026
New York Harbor whale strike sinks fire rescue boat after July 4 celebrations
A whale breaching beneath the stern caused catastrophic damage to the Carteret Fire Department boat, forcing firefighters to abandon ship in seconds.
NPR News
· Jul 5, 2026
Super Typhoon Bavi brings intense winds to Guam and surrounding Pacific islands
People in the Northern Mariana Islands — remote U.S. territories in the Pacific Ocean — are dealing with intense winds and potential flooding from Super Typhoon Bavi.
MyJoyOnline
· Jul 5, 2026
Evacuations in Guam as super typhoon Bavi approaches
Emergency evacuations are taking place in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands as a super typhoon bears down on the US Pacific territories.
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