Two people have been killed and more than 10,000 evacuated, the authorities said. The drenching rain brought damage and widespread power outages from the storm, downgraded to a depression.
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Taiwan Closes Schools and Workplaces as Typhoon Krathon Nears
The storm has already injured 46 people and forced thousands of evacuations, the authorities said, warning that torrential rain could cause landslides and flooding.
Typhoon Krathon Nears Taiwan After Lashing the Philippines
The storm is expected to bring torrential rain this week to Taiwan’s south, including Kaohsiung, the island’s third-largest city.
Taiwanese Company Gold Apollo Says It Didn’t Make Pagers Used in Attack
The company, Gold Apollo, said it had not manufactured the devices, pointing to another company that it said was licensed to use its brand.
Top Biden Aide Holds Rare Talks With Chinese Military General
Jake Sullivan also met with China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, who said the United States should “find a correct way for the two major countries to get along.”
Is Taiwan Ready for War With China? A Show Has People Asking.
Some think the drama, “Zero Day,” helps Taiwan confront an increasingly plausible scenario. Others say the show is alarmist and a tool of the government.
5.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Taiwan
There were no immediate reports of major damage, but the island’s fire department warned of the risk of landslides in mountainous areas.
China Braces for Typhoon Gaemi After Devastation in Taiwan and the Philippines
The storm has already left a trail of destruction in Taiwan and the Philippines, where it killed at least 15 people.
Typhoon Gaemi Reaches China as Cargo Ship Sinks Off Taiwan
The storm, weaker but still dangerous, made landfall just before 8 p.m. local time. Six sailors were still missing after a cargo ship sank near Taiwan.
Typhoon Gaemi Approaches Taiwan
Typhoon Gaemi approached the island with Category 3 winds Wednesday night after killing at least six people in the region.