More than 260,000 soldiers are on standby for rescue efforts as winds of up to 92mph (149km/h) hit Vietnam.

Typhoon Kalmaegi threatens central Philippines with life-threatening conditions, strong winds, and heavy rains, prompting evacuations and flight cancellations.

MANILA: One person was killed when Typhoon Kalmaegi hit the central Philippines on Tuesday, the national disaster agency said, as torrential rains, strong winds and storm surges…