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Thousands in shelters as ‘dangerous’ typhoon hits Japan; govt also issues tsunami alert after earthquake hits Taiwan
Thousands of people took refuge in shelters in southwestern Japan on Sunday as powerful Typhoon Nanmadol churned towards the region, prompting authorities to urge over four million residents to ... ( read original story ...)
7.2-magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan’s southeastern coast, Japan issues tsunami alert
The quake hit at 2:44 pm (0644 GMT) about 50 kilometres (30 miles) north of the city of Taitung at a depth of 10 kilometres, the USGS said ... ( read original story ...)
Trains derail and buildings collapse in aftermath of devastating Taiwan earthquake
Taiwan has been hit by a violent 6.9 magnitude earthquake and it is the second powerful tremor in as many days. A tsunami warning was issued by the US and Japan following the quake that saw a building ... ( read original story ...)
7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Taiwan, tsunami warning issued in Japan
The quake hit at 2:44 pm (0644 GMT) about 50 kilometres (30 miles) north of the city of Taitung at a depth of 10 kilometres, the USGS said. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan struck by 2nd strong earthquake in as many days
A strong earthquake shook Taiwan on Sunday as a series aftershocks hit the self-governing island off China’s east coast. The 6.8 quake struck at a relatively shallow depth of 7 kilometers (4 miles) ... ( read original story ...)
Strong Quake Strikes Eastern Taiwan, Japan Issues Tsunami Alert
A strong earthquake struck Taiwan's southeastern coast on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, bringing at least one building down in a small town and prompting Japan to issue a tsunami warning. ( read original story ...)
Japan Issues Tsunami Warning After 6.9-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Taiwan
A strong earthquake struck Taiwan's southeastern coast on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, bringing at least one building down in a small town and prompting Japan to issue a tsunami warning. ( read original story ...)
Japan Issues Tsunami Alert After 7.2-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Taiwan
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's southeastern coast on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, prompting Japan to issue a tsunami warning. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 8,077 new coronavirus cases
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Sunday reported 8,077 new coronavirus cases, up 59 from Saturday. The number of infected people hospitalized with severe symptoms in Tokyo is 25, up one from ... ( read original story ...)
Millions urged to shelter as Typhoon Nanmadol bears down on Japan
Typhoon Nanmadol could be one of Japan’s most destructive storms in decades, with winds that could collapse houses on Kyushu island, authorities warned. ( read original story ...)
Japan Warns ‘Violent Typhoon’ Could Hit on Sunday
Several areas were under evacuation orders for the storm, called Nanmadol, that was expected to carry gales and heavy rain and trace nearly the entire length of the country. ( read original story ...)
Special warning issued as ‘monster’ Typhoon Nanmadol hits Japan
A "monster" typhoon could bring unprecedented strong winds to a large part of Japan, the nation's meteorological agency said Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Rise in Japanese machinery orders in July surprises experts
Japan core machinery orders extended gains bringing hope that business growth spending may offset short-term issues caused by a global economic slowdown and a weaker yen ... ( read original story ...)
Thousands in shelters as ‘dangerous’ typhoon hits Japan
Thousands of people took refuge in shelters in southwestern Japan on Sunday as powerful Typhoon Nanmadol churned towards the region, prompting authorities to urge over four million residents to ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese, Australian firms collaborate on world’s tallest timber tower
Construction firms from Japan and Australia have started work on a 182-meter-high skyscraper in central Sydney in a collaboration to ... ( read original story ...)