Front and southwesterly flow bring torrential rain risk to 10 counties and cities; risk of severe torrential rain in mountainous areas of Kaohsiung and Pingtung
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration issued heavy rain and torrential rain warnings for 10 counties and cities due to a stationary front and southwesterly flow. It warned of a risk of severe torrential rain, particularly in mountainous areas of Kaohsiung City and Pingtung County, and urged people to watch for landslides and flooding in low-lying areas.
U.S. forces intercept tanker bound for Iran in Gulf of Oman; Indian crew safe after vessel catches fire
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The U.S. military disabled the Palau-flagged tanker Marivex, which was heading toward Iran, in the Gulf of Oman. All 24 Indian crew members aboard were safe and were rescued with assistance from Omani authorities. As part of its blockade of Iran, the U.S. military has disabled 7 vessels so far.
The vote count in Peru’s presidential runoff is deadlocked, with leftist candidate Sánchez narrowly ahead of conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori by less than 1 percentage point. The outcome remains difficult to predict.
6.1 earthquake off western Cuba sends people fleeing in fear; tremors reportedly felt in Florida
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off western Cuba, sending frightened people fleeing outdoors. Tremors were reportedly felt as far away as Florida in the United States.
U.S. accuses companies of aiding Chinese military; 阿里巴巴, 百度 and BYD placed on blacklist
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The U.S. Department of Defense updated its list of companies it says assist China’s military, adding major Chinese technology and manufacturing companies including 阿里巴巴, 百度 and BYD. The move will bar the Pentagon from entering into contracts with these companies in the future.
中央氣象署 issued a torrential rain advisory. Due to a stationary front and southwesterly flow, 9 counties and cities across Taiwan should prepare for torrential rain, while mountainous areas of Kaohsiung and Pingtung should prepare for severe torrential rain.
Simple, robust and ultra-fast: SQLite-based database app “ShinMT Cloud” launches
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
DAQ Inc. will launch “ShinMT Cloud,” a local database app built around SQLite, on June 6, 2026. It offers compatibility with MyTool commands, support for modern operating systems, local storage and cloud sharing, as well as extensibility designed with the AI era in mind.
Official “Higashino and Okamura’s Tabi Zaru” merchandise lineup unveiled! A restock of the hugely popular “’47” collaboration cap, which sold out immediately, and a range of handy travel goods are coming
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
“Higashino and Okamura’s Tabi Zaru” announces new merchandise and a restock of its “’47” collaboration cap. The items will go on sale in advance at the live event venue on June 24.