Around the Globe: Top World News Highlights

The latest updates include human-rights calls two years after a UN report on China, casualties from Typhoon Shanshan in Japan, Serbia's EU membership doubts, Brazil's regulator blocking Elon Musk's X, Taiwan's exclusion from a Pacific communique, Ukraine's attacks on Belgorod, West Bank violence, the arrest of Telegram's boss, waterborne disease fears in Bangladesh, and reforms in Gabon post-coup.

Frustration is mounting two years after the UN spotlighted China for potential crimes against humanity in Xinjiang, with calls for action still echoing.

In Japan, Typhoon Shanshan caused havoc, resulting in six fatalities and severe flooding.

Meanwhile, Serbia's President Vucic cast doubt on the country's EU accession by 2028 during a Prague security conference.

In Brazil, access to Elon Musk's X platform was halted by the telecom regulator following a legal dispute.

The Pacific Islands Forum, under Chinese pressure, removed Taiwan from its recent communique, garnering backlash from Taipei.

Russian authorities reported casualties and injuries from a Ukrainian strike on Belgorod.

Violence continues in the West Bank with Israeli forces engaged in major operations.

A Paris cybercrime unit's investigation led to the arrest of Telegram's Pavel Durov, signaling a shift in tech regulatory enforcement.

Bangladesh braces for waterborne diseases post-floods as rescue efforts continue.

Gabon celebrated a year since its coup with a promise for reforms and economic progress.

(With inputs from agencies.)