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Typhoon Gaemi heading towards China; Philippines reports 32 deaths so far

Typhoon Gaemi heading towards China; Philippines reports 32 deaths so far

Typhoon Gaemi has weakened into a severe tropical storm and is heading towards inland China on Friday after making landfall on the east coast. The typhoon led to tree collapses, flooded streets and also damaged crops in China but there were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.

26 July,2024 03:45 PM IST | Beijing | mid-day online correspondent
Taiwan readies for typhoon that killed 13 in the Philippines

Taiwan readies for typhoon that killed 13 in the Philippines

Typhoon Gaemi’s outer skirt was bringing heavy rain to much of Taiwan, where a direct landfall was expected Wednesday evening in the northern county of Ylan

25 July,2024 09:28 AM IST | Taipei | Agencies
Taiwan accuses China of meddling in elections

Taiwan accuses China of meddling in elections

The National Security Bureau (NSB) said China was inviting local politicians intending to influence elections, while the Ministry of Culture (MOC) said it would present a report on the alleged attempts by Chinese reporters to interfere with Taiwan’s media, reports said

04 July,2024 08:40 AM IST | Taipei | Agencies
China could take control of Taiwan without firing a shot, warns Think Tank

China could take control of Taiwan without firing a shot, warns Think Tank

According to CNN, analysts and military strategists said that there are two key options available to China - a full-scale invasion or a military blockade

23 June,2024 09:28 AM IST | Washington | ANI
US approves new USD 360m sale of drones for Taiwan

US approves new USD 360m sale of drones for Taiwan

The sale includes 291 Altius-600M systems, which are unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, with warheads. It also includes 720 Switchblade drones known as “extended-range loitering munitions”, the State Department said

20 June,2024 05:09 AM IST | Washington | Agencies
‘Terrorist activities likely before China invasion’

‘Terrorist activities likely before China invasion’

Yamashita was peaking at a press event in Taipei for the launch of the Chinese-language version of his book on potential Chinese invasion strategies

17 June,2024 07:45 AM IST | Taipei | Agencies
Ex-Trump defence official warns of Chinese attack on Taiwan

Ex-Trump defence official warns of Chinese attack on Taiwan

Former US President Donald Trump’s administration official Elbridge Colby has served as deputy assistant secretary of defence for strategy and force development in 2017-2018

10 June,2024 07:25 AM IST | Taipei | Agencies
Modi’s Taiwan ties stir China’s ire: Beijing protests PM’s message

Modi’s Taiwan ties stir China’s ire: Beijing protests PM’s message

China warns India on Taiwan ties after after Modi signals intent to strengthen bonds with Taipei

07 June,2024 07:30 AM IST | Beijing | Agencies
US President Joe Biden says not ruling out using military force to defend Taiwan

US President Joe Biden says not ruling out using military force to defend Taiwan

Biden in the interview with the US magazine also termed China's signature Belt and Road global infrastructure drive as a "nuisance graveyard initiative"

05 June,2024 09:22 AM IST | Washington | ANI
Long jumper Nayana James wins gold, Animesh takes 200m top spot in Spain

Long jumper Nayana James wins gold, Animesh takes 200m top spot in Spain

The 28-year-old Nayana achieved her best jump of the day in the Taiwan Athletics Open in her third attempt under rainy conditions at the World Athletics Continental Tour bronze level event

02 June,2024 08:00 PM IST | Taiwan | mid-day online correspondent

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