North Korea condemns US, allies after NATO summit, vows to safeguard sovereignty 11-Jul 11:46

North Korea condemned ​the United States ‌and its allies on Saturday for ​what it ​called strengthening military blocs ⁠and accelerating ​arms buildups after ​a NATO summit this week, state media ​KCNA reported.

Thousands evacuated as Taiwan shuts down for Typhoon Bavi 11-Jul 09:16

Taiwan's government evacuated more than 14,000 people from mainly mountainous areas as the island shut down ​for the medium strength Typhoon Bavi, which is expected ‌to bring a deluge of rain and strong wind in exposed areas.

Xi says China’s commitment to North Korea friendship will not change, KCNA reports 11-Jul 06:16

Chinese President Xi Jinping said China's commitment to its traditional friendship with North Korea ​would not change regardless of how the international ‌situation evolves, according to letters exchanged with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and published by North Korean state ​media KCNA on Saturday.