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Airport closes in Okinawa as Typhoon Dolphin hits parts of southern Japan

Airport closes in Okinawa as Typhoon Dolphin hits parts of southern Japan

Typhoon Dolphin is moving over Japan’s southern remote islands, causing a main airport on Okinawa to close and grounding all flights in and out of the island
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Typhoon Dolphin Prompts Evacuations and Flight Cancellations in Japan

Typhoon Dolphin Prompts Evacuations and Flight Cancellations in Japan

Typhoon Dolphin, a Category 1 storm, is approaching southwestern Japan, prompting the evacuation of nearly 260,000 residents in Kagoshima and Okinawa prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency reports that the typhoon has maximum sustained winds of 144 kph, with gusts reaching 198 kph. Over 500 flights have been canceled, and Toyota has suspended operations at nine factories. The storm poses a risk of structural damage and flooding, particularly in areas still recovering from a recent earthquake.
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Typhoon Dolphin Approaches Japan, Triggers Alerts from Japan to China

Typhoon Dolphin Approaches Japan, Triggers Alerts from Japan to China

Typhoon Dolphin is approaching southwestern Japan, prompting the evacuation of nearly 260,000 people in Kagoshima and Okinawa. The typhoon, with maximum sustained winds of 144 km/h and gusts up to 198 km/h, is expected to bring heavy rain and high waves, increasing the risk of flash floods and landslides. Over 500 flights have been canceled, and Toyota has suspended operations at nine factories. The storm is also affecting Kumamoto Prefecture, which is still recovering from a recent earthquake.
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Japan Orders Evacuation and Cancels Flights as Typhoon Dolphin Approaches

Japan Orders Evacuation and Cancels Flights as Typhoon Dolphin Approaches

Japan has ordered the evacuation of nearly 260,000 people in the prefectures of Okinawa and Kagoshima as Typhoon Dolphin approaches. The Japan Meteorological Agency reports that the typhoon has maximum sustained winds of 144 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 198 km/h. The storm is expected to bring strong winds, heavy rain, and high waves, posing a risk of damage to buildings and potential flooding. Over 500 flights have been canceled, and Toyota has temporarily suspended operations at nine factories in the region. The typhoon is also affecting Kyushu, where residents are still recovering from a recent earthquake.
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Super Typhoon Dolphin Forces Evacuations and Flight Cancellations in Japan

Super Typhoon Dolphin Forces Evacuations and Flight Cancellations in Japan

On August 7, Japan issued evacuation orders for nearly 260,000 people in Okinawa and Kagoshima prefectures as Super Typhoon Dolphin approached. The typhoon, with maximum sustained winds of 144 km/h and gusts up to 198 km/h, has led to the cancellation of over 500 flights. Despite warnings of its strength, residents in Okinawa remained calm, with essential services like convenience stores staying open. The storm is expected to move towards the eastern coast of China by August 10.
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Taiwan troops rehearse sealing off key bridge at strategic chokepoint during war games

Taiwan troops rehearse sealing off key bridge at strategic chokepoint during war games

By Yimou Lee and Fabian Hamacher NEW TAIPEI, Taiwan Aug 7 (Reuters) - Taiwanese troops on Thursday practiced defending a bridge at a critical chokepoint that could give Chinese forces a shortcut to take the capital Taipei, as annual war games entered their second day testing the island's ability to
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Trump unveils trade actions to compete with China on solar and chips

Trump unveils trade actions to compete with China on solar and chips

By Nichola Groom and Alexandra Alper WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - The White House on Thursday imposed a series of price floors and a 15% tariff on products made from polysilicon, the raw material used in semiconductors and solar panels that is primarily produced by China. U.S.
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Typhoon Dolphin Approaches Japan, Threatens Severe Weather Conditions

Typhoon Dolphin Approaches Japan, Threatens Severe Weather Conditions

Typhoon Dolphin is advancing towards Japan, with forecasts predicting severe weather conditions for Okinawa Island and surrounding areas. The typhoon, classified as a 'very strong typhoon,' is expected to make landfall on Okinawa Island by Friday morning. Local authorities have issued warnings and advisories, urging residents to prepare for potential evacuations, power outages, and disruptions to transportation. The storm has already impacted the Ogasawara Islands with strong winds and is expected to bring heavy rain and high coastal swells to parts of Taiwan and southeastern China.
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Typhoon Dolphin Threatens Eastern China with Potential Landfall

Typhoon Dolphin Threatens Eastern China with Potential Landfall

Typhoon Dolphin, a powerful storm, is currently moving westward across the western Pacific Ocean and is expected to threaten China's eastern coastline later this week. According to the China Meteorological Administration, the typhoon is moving at a speed of 20 to 25 kilometers per hour and is anticipated to make landfall around Sunday between the Yangtze River estuary and Zhejiang province. This could bring strong winds and heavy rain to Shanghai and the provinces of Zhejiang, Jiangxi, and Anhui. The National Climate Center has warned of an active tropical cyclone season, with six to seven tropical cyclones expected to develop in the region in August, surpassing the long-term average.
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China targets US firms and drone exports after FCC, Xinjiang actions

China targets US firms and drone exports after FCC, Xinjiang actions

By Eduardo Baptista BEIJING, Aug 5 (Reuters) - China has imposed a series of restrictions on U.S. agencies and other entities, saying the move was in response to recent U.S. measures involving Chinese telecom operators, testing laboratories, drones and other tech items.
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Taiwan kicks off annual military drills to counter a potential Chinese attack

Taiwan kicks off annual military drills to counter a potential Chinese attack

Taiwan has kicked off annual military exercises aimed at simulating a response to a potential Chinese invasion of the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own
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Typhoon Dolphin Reintensifies to Category 4, Approaching Okinawa

Typhoon Dolphin Reintensifies to Category 4, Approaching Okinawa

Typhoon Dolphin has reintensified to a Category 4 equivalent storm northeast of Iwo To in Ogasawara, Japan, as of August 4, 2026. The typhoon is moving westward and is forecast to make landfall on Okinawa by August 7. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) reports that the storm's maximum sustained winds have reached 215 km/h (130 mph), with gusts up to 260 km/h (160 mph). The typhoon is expected to briefly intensify further before beginning a slow weakening process. Environmental conditions, including sea-surface temperatures and wind shear, are influencing the storm's intensity and track.