Typhoon Wipha made landfall in Taishan city, Guangdong province, China, on Sunday evening, after it pounded Hong Kong, disrupting hundreds of flights in the region, Al Jazeera reported, citing state-run CCTV.
The boat tipped over at 1:45pm (local time) on July 19 near Ti Top Island in the Ha Long Bay World Heritage Site due to a sudden thunderstorm, while carrying 48 tourists and five crew members, according to Vietnam News outlet.
The annual Hong Kong Book Fair and over 500 flights have been cancelled, the local media reported adding that the weather service urged the public to take precautionary measures.
China operates one of the world's most expansive espionage networks, using state agencies, civilians, and proxy organizations to conduct global intelligence operations. Recent incidents across Europe, the US, and Asia highlight increasing concerns over Beijing's surveillance, cyber activitie
In a confidential meeting last December, Chinese officials privately acknowledged responsibility for cyberattacks on US infrastructure, linking them to Washington's Taiwan policy, according to The Wall Street Journal. The revelation comes amid escalating tensions, aggressive cyber threats, a
A recent breach of the US Treasury Department, attributed to China-backed hackers, has sparked alarm among lawmakers. The breach, which involved a third-party software provider, compromised unclassified documents and workstations. Senators have called for a briefing within eight days, while
This system, designed to monitor and manage disasters like earthquakes, floods, typhoons, and criminal accidents, gathers real-time visual and textual information from social media platforms (SNS) and official sources.
Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall in Taiwan as one of the largest storms in decades, claiming one life and injuring over 200 people. The storm, which brought 10-metre waves and severe flooding, has led to widespread evacuations and significant property damage.
Typhoon Krathon in Taiwan has resulted in significant agricultural losses, totaling NT$387 million (USD 12 million) as of Sunday, the Central Emergency Operation Center reported, the Taiwan News reported.
PM Modi reiterated his sympathies and solidarity with Vietnam in the face of loss and damage caused by Typhoon Yagi earlier this month. To Lam thanked PM Modi for the timely supply of emergency humanitarian assistance and disaster relief by India under Operation Sadbhav.
Shanghai experienced severe flooding as Typhoon Pulasan struck just days after Typhoon Bebinca caused extensive damage. With record rainfall and evacuations, residents faced challenging conditions, highlighting concerns about increasing extreme weather events linked to climate change.
The United States has identified and dismantled a botnet campaign orchestrated by hackers linked to China, aimed at infiltrating American infrastructure and various internet-connected devices, Voice of America reported.