Noontime News Recap: Iran mourning deepens as typhoon evacuations begin and Trump holds Ukraine calls

Thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran for the second day of public mourning for Ali Khamenei, after the Iranian leader was reported killed in bombing, with his three sons among those attending the funeral events.  🔗

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Iran also signalled new service fees for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, while saying China and other friendly countries would receive special treatment, a move that could add fresh pressure to a vital global shipping route.  🔗

In the Pacific, emergency evacuations are under way in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands as Super Typhoon Bavi approaches the US territories, with the storm forecast to bring dangerous conditions.  🔗

On the Ukraine war, Donald Trump spoke with Vladimir Putin for nearly 90 minutes on Saturday in a call focused on the conflict, and he also spoke with Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara as talks continue.  🔗

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North Korea said Kim Jong Un oversaw weapons tests aboard the repaired 5,000 ton destroyer Kang Kon, in a fresh display of naval ambition and a reminder of Pyongyang’s military priorities.  🔗

India and the United States are marking a major shift in defence ties, with cooperation now stretching from C 17 transport aircraft to Apache helicopters, a relationship that has moved far from the mistrust and sanctions of the Cold War era.  🔗

Together, the items point to a day shaped by Middle East tensions, Pacific weather disruption, great power diplomacy and military signalling across Asia.

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