One man has been killed in Japan and more than a million have been told to evacuate as a powerful storm prepares to make landfall.
Typhoon Hagibis is likely to bring with it the heaviest rain and winds the country has seen in 60 years.
Four people have also been injured so far as strong winds blew roofs off houses.
According to officials, tens of thousands of homes are without power.
The typhoon is expected to make landfall near Tokyo later on Saturday.
Trump says Iran has asked for a ceasefire, US wants to see Hormuz open first
Iran has asked the United States for a ceasefire, President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Wednesday, adding Washington would consider this once the Strait of Hormuz was open.
15 deaths confirmed after measles outbreak in Bangladesh
A measles outbreak in Bangladesh has led to 15 confirmed deaths, officials said on Wednesday, as the government readies to launch an emergency immunisation programme as part of efforts to try to contain the disease.
Iranian missile strikes oil tanker in Qatar
Qatar's Ministry of Defence has announced that an oil tanker was struck by a cruise missile in its territorial waters on Wednesday, with no casualties reported.
Australia's Albanese says war's economic shock will be felt for months
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has warned the economic shocks of the war in the Middle East would be felt for months and encouraged citizens to take public transport in a rare address to the nation on Wednesday.
Authorities have announced on Wednesday that fallen debris from a drone interception at a farm in Fujairah's Al Rifaa area on Wednesday caused the death of one individual.
One person has been injured from falling shrapnel following a drone interception in Umm Al Quwain, authorities confirmed on Wednesday.
Starting April 1, Iranian nationals will not be allowed to enter or transit through the UAE, with exemptions for Golden Visa holders.
