The Megi tropical storm, which was effective in the Philippines, negatively affected the life in the country. The death toll from Megi, the first tropical storm to hit the country this year, rose to 56. In the country where at least 42,000 people were evacuated, 200 people were injured. The most destruction occurred in Baybay city in Leyte province due to the tropical storm that caused houses and roads to remain under the ground.

Search and rescue efforts intensified in the city of Baybay in the east of the country, where most of the casualties were seen.

Baybay Mayor Jose Carlos Cari stated that there is food and medicine in the city and that the problem is the management in the evacuation centres.

About 20 tropical storms hit the Philippines each year. In the country hit by Typhoon Rai in December, 405 people died and 1,400 were injured.

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Türkiye’s Fidan Calls for Leaders’ Summit on Ukraine War

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On May 30, 2025

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the recent peace talks in Istanbul have brought a new dimension to diplomatic efforts on Ukraine and proposed a leaders’ summit hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. “A summit with leaders from Russia, Ukraine, and the US could help achieve a long-term ceasefire,” he said.

Speaking at a joint press conference in Kyiv with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Fidan emphasized Türkiye’s ongoing diplomatic efforts, stating that President Erdoğan has been working actively since the war began. He added that talks in Istanbul on May 16 led to concrete results, including a prisoner swap.

Fidan shared insights from his prior visit to Moscow and said Russia is open to further talks on June 2. He stressed the importance of continuing momentum and involving international actors to build common ground for peace.

Fidan is also scheduled to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Andriy Yermak, Rustem Umerov, and representatives of the Crimean Tatar and Gagauz Turkish communities.

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