1. Vietnam's capital of Hanoi evacuated thousands of people living near the swollen Red River as its waters flooded streets days after Typhoon Yagi killed at least 152 people.

2. In the US, Hurricane Francine is threatening New Orleans and the wider Gulf Coast as far east as the Alabama and Florida border.

3. Anti-war protesters and police clashed outside a defense exhibition in Australia's second-largest city of Melbourne, with dozens arrested.

4. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visited Iraq on his first foreign trip, signaling his intention to strengthen ties.

5. Huawei's new tri-foldable smartphone has ignited nationalistic pride in China with social media abuzz with what supporters see as its ability to out-innovate Apple despite US sanctions.

6. The Bank of Japan will continue to raise interest rates if inflation moves in line with its forecast.