China has issued sharp warnings to Washington after the United States approved an $11 billion arms package for Taiwan, one of the largest weapons deals in the island’s history. The sale includes HIMARS rocket systems, howitzers, drones, and anti-tank missiles, all designed to strengthen Taiwan’s ability to deter a potential Chinese invasion through asymmetric warfare.
19 December,2025 12:18 AM IST
Typhoon Fung-wong has unleashed chaos across Taiwan — bringing neck-high floods, record-breaking rainfall, and mass evacuations. Over 8,300 residents have been forced from their homes as torrential rains pounded Yilan and Hualien. The harbour town of Suao recorded 648mm of rain in a single day, flooding over 1,000 homes and leaving residents battling rising waters and mud.
12 November,2025 10:13 PM IST
Super Typhoon Ragasa, 2025’s most powerful cyclone, has made landfall in southern China, unleashing catastrophic winds and flooding along the Guangdong coastline. Following its deadly path through Taiwan and Hong Kong, Ragasa continues to batter communities, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos. Authorities have issued red alerts as the cyclone, nicknamed the “Cyclone King,” lashes Yangjiang and surrounding areas. In Taiwan, at least 17 people remain missing after severe flooding inundated towns, highlighting the storm’s devastating impact.
25 September,2025 08:43 PM IST
Typhoon Ragasa has wreaked massive destruction across Taiwan, southern China, and Hong Kong. At least 14 people died in Taiwan after a barrier lake overflowed, unleashing a wall of water in Hualien County. Nearly two million people were evacuated from southern Chinese megacities as hurricane-force winds, landslides, and flooding paralyzed the region.
24 September,2025 02:49 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
