Paolo Fossati

Mangkhut made landfall in the north of the country, in Baggao (Cagayan), at 1.40am last night; it lifted the roof off the provincial government building in Cagayan and damaged Tuguegarao airport. At least 5.2 million people are in the typhoon’s path. At present, the authorities have not reported any deaths among the population.

The European Parliament approves a report on EU-China relations. The latter urges Beijing “to refrain from further military provocations towards Taiwan”. Taiwan will vigorously defend against any infringement of its freedom and democracy, and safeguard the well-being of its people, a statement from the Office of the President said.

Last month’s tremors damaged at least 57,000 homes and displaced more than 110,000 people. At least 128 cases of malaria have been reported, including a pregnant woman, two infants and two toddlers. West Lombok needs 3.4 billion rupees (US$ 229,800) to cope with the health emergency.

About 10 million Filipinos live in the typhoon’s trajectory. In the coming days, the storm will reach the southern coast of China, including Hong Kong, and Vietnam. Floods, landslides and wind damage are emergencies for which authorities have prepared equipment and rescue operations. Six other storms are forming and causing alarm in other parts of the world: Barijat, Florence, Olivia, Isaac, Helene and Joyce.

Digital transformation is redefining the ways in which people work, live and learn. For Thailand’s Deputy Education Minister, “Some jobs will disappear, others will grow, and jobs that don't even exist today could become commonplace.” The skills most requested by employers will include cognitive skills like problem solving, critical thinking, analysis and creative work.

For the Nobel Peace Laureate the ruling against Reuters reporter does not concern in any way the freedom of expression. "To have long-term security and stability we must be impartial on all sides". For the first time since the outbreak of violence, the Burmese government guarantees access to United Nations (UN) officials in Rakhine.

Race and religion are included in the national identity card. The religious choices and practices of Muslims are subject to most restrictions. Other religions are not allowed to proselytise. Mixed couples have three choices: convert, leave the country or live together outside marriage.

In the days before the arrival of the saint's heart, Filipino Catholics are "excited and anxious". "He is a model for all Catholics, laity or consecrated. He gives confidence to those who suffer, to those who are sick, lost, confused or in search of God's blessing ". In the Philippines devotion to Padre Pio grows steadily, also thanks to social media".

The country is going through "a challenging historical phase". The first cardinal of Myanmar renews support for the civil government of Aung San Suu Kyi and underlines "the important role of the military in the democratic transition. The invitation to the international community: "We need cooperation and accompaniment, words like 'genocide, ethnic cleansing, sanctions, Icc' do not help".

He was subject to preventive detention since September 2017. If convicted of treason, he risks a sentence of up to 30 years in prison. Two months after his arrest, the Supreme Court dissolved the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP). In the elections of last July, Prime Minister Hun Sen, who has been in power for 33 years, won an undisputed victory.

The historic 20-day visit is taking place thanks to the Archdiocese of Lipa (Batangas) in collaboration with the Episcopal Commission for the Clergy. The pilgrimage will mark one hundred years since the appearance of the stigmata and the 50th anniversary of the saint's death. For the rector of the national shrine, Padre Pio “can be an inspiration and a challenge for us to have a heart like his”.

The third bilateral summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is scheduled for September 18 to 20 in Pyongyang. North and South have already signed an agreement to denuclearize the region and establish a "permanent peace". The South Korean president: "Implement the agreement reached and make progress by the end of the year".