Super Typhoon Bavi: Category 5 winds and torrential rain battered the US Pacific islands of the Northern Marianas and Guam, with reports of “major damage” on Rota as authorities urged residents to shelter immediately. Climate & health: Japan saw a sharp rise in bear encounters, including a helicopter rescue of four climbers in Hokkaido, underscoring how shifting conditions are colliding with wildlife and outdoor safety. Green transition cooperation: Singapore and China pledged deeper collaboration on green transition, AI and ageing, with China highlighting renewable and clean-tech scaling experience. Renewables finance: ACEN agreed to sell a 49% stake in an Indian wind project to a Dutch investor tied to Mitsubishi, with proceeds funding construction in Karnataka. Energy tech for data centers: CBAK previewed next-gen high-rate LFP cylindrical cells aimed at stabilizing AI data center backup power and UPS loads. Climate-smart farming: Japan’s new Climate Fund will back community-led agrivoltaics, with applications open for its inaugural solar-sharing grant program. Arctic research: China launched its 16th Arctic expedition with four research vessels to study sea ice, ecosystems and deep-sea conditions. Monsoon shift in India: Experts say India’s monsoon clouds have changed over 30 years, with steadier rain clouds replaced by more intense thunderstorm patterns. Supply chains & minerals: India’s manufacturing push is increasingly tied to securing critical mineral supply chains amid geopolitical risk.