Heavy storms batter southern Taiwan for the second time this typhoon season. President Lai Ching-te's rumored trip to South America with transits in the U.S. is postponed, and analysts say China may be involved. And Thailand and Cambodia reach a ceasefire after days of fighting.
Also:
-Taiwan mulls sanctions on semiconductor exports to South Africa after Taipei's liaison office was downgraded.
-Amid impending high reciprocal tariffs, the U.S. and China enter trade negotiations in Sweden.
-North Korea rejects denuclearization talks despite U.S. push.
