Philippines: Thousands have evacuated as Super Typhoon Mangkhut approaches with 255 kilometer per hour winds, before moving on to China.
West Bank: Despite international criticism, Israeli troops removed temporary structures from a Palestinian village on Thursday, raising fears of a beginning demolition.
Ukraine: Ukraine’s infrastructure minister is under investigation by anti-corruption detectives on suspicion of obtaining illegal wealth after he helped low-cost airline Ryanair do business inside the country.
Myanmar: De facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi voiced her support for the jailing of two Reuters journalists on charges of violating the country’s colonial-era Official Secrets Act.
Uganda: In a visit to the United States, Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine criticized Uganda’s human rights practices.
