Third cyclone may form on path toward northern Japan:

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Northeasterly winds to send temperatures lower in northern Taiwan - Focus Taiwan: Temperatures in northern Taiwan and Yilan County are expected to drop by up to ...

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Nov 05

Northeasterly winds to bring cooler, wetter weather to northern Taiwan - Focus Taiwan

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Nov 01

Cooler weather to reach northern Taiwan on Monday: CWA - Focus Taiwan: Most of Taiwan will see cloudy to sunny skies on Sunday, but a strengthening northeasterly ...

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Oct 30

Seasonal winds to bring cooler weather to Taiwan: CWA - Focus Taiwan: Three surges of seasonal winds are expected to affect Taiwan over the coming days ...

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Jun 02 25

AirAsia to launch Taipei-Fukuoka route on Aug. 15 - Focus Taiwan: AirAsia will begin offering flights connecting Taoyuan to Fukuoka in Japan from Aug. 15 ...

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Sep 30 24

Taiwan issues land warning for Typhoon Krathon - Focus Taiwan: The Central Weather Administration issued a land warning for Typhoon Krathon early Monday as the ...

Key FactsTyphoon Krathon Intensifies, Threatens Taiwan Landfall

Sep 29, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Typhoon Krathon is strengthening and is increasingly likely to make landfall in Taiwan.

Current forecasts suggest Pingtung County may be heavily affected, particularly if the northward turn occurs later than predicted.

Authorities are urging people to avoid coastal and mountainous areas while flood prevention measures are being implemented.

Ferry services and access to national parks and recreational areas have been suspended for safety reasons.

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Key FactsFederal Uncertainty Surrounds Social Housing Funding

Sep 16, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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The federal government lacks clarity on spending for approved social housing projects, many of which may take years to complete.

Although 13,700 new homes are to be funded through the Housing Australia Future Fund, only a small fraction is expected to be finished within a year.

Most projects are not anticipated to be completed until mid-2026, indicating potential delays.

While developers express optimism about government support, they are concerned about meeting ambitious housing goals.

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Sep 04 24

Anti-whaling activist must stay in Greenland jail: Japan has been seeking the arrest of Paul Watson over an incident in Antarctic waters in 2010.

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Aug 28 24

Typhoon disrupts travel, brings heavy rain in Japan: It comes in the wake of Typhoon Ampil, which disrupted hundreds of flights and trains.

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Aug 16 24

Greenland Extends Detention of Anti-Whaling Activist Paul Watson as Japan Seeks Extradition

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Key FactsGreenland Court Extends Detention of Whale Activist Watson

Aug 15, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Paul Watson, the American-Canadian whale activist, will remain in custody until September 5, 2024, to ensure his presence for an extradition decision. Watson is contesting extradition to Japan, where he faces charges related to a 2010 confrontation with Japanese whalers.

Watson was arrested on July 21 in Nuuk while refueling his ship, the John Paul DeJoria, which was en route to intercept a new Japanese whaling factory vessel in the North Pacific. Japan requested his extradition in late July, prompting protests in various countries, especially France.

The Danish government faces pressure to respond, with the Foreign Minister indicating that complying with the extradition request may be difficult due to international conventions. Watson's lawyers claim his innocence and demand his immediate release, struggling to present their evidence in court.

During the hearing, Watson was not provided with a translator, which supporters criticized as a violation of Danish law. His advocates are calling for a review of the evidence and express concerns over the legal proceedings surrounding his case.

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Aug 12 24

Storm looming off southern Japan poses no threat to Taiwan - Focus Taiwan: A depression tracking off southern Japan is likely to strengthen into a tropical storm ...

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Jul 31 24

Japan Further Accelerates Military Integration With the US: As the alliance marks “one of the strongest improvements in 70 years,” there are concerns that this ...

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Jul 23 24

U.S., Japan to hold high-level security talks on nuclear deterrence | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

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Jun 19 24

Uranium-bearing material from Japan has reached Utah. Is it radioactive waste or fuel for clean energy?

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