June 27, 2026

Rain-Induced Agricultural Losses Near US$3 Million: Ministry

Taipei: Extremely heavy rain that has pounded the country over the past week has caused agricultural losses totaling more than NT$95 million (US$2.98 million) as of Saturday morning, with most of the losses concentrated in southern Taiwan, according t…

Heavy Rain Claims Lives and Triggers Alerts in Taiwan

Taipei: Three people have died and one remains missing after days of rain brought by a weather front and southwesterly winds, the Central Emergency Operation Center (CEOC) said Saturday. The fatalities occurred in Kaohsiung’s Shanlin District, and Hsi…

4 Rescued After Yacht Capsizes Off Dongji Islet

Taipei: Four people were rescued on Saturday after a yacht began taking on water and capsized off Dongji Islet in Penghu County, according to the Coast Guard Administration (CGA). The Penghu-registered yacht, “Daily Ocean,” capsized about 2 nautical …

Sunset Rollercoaster Wins Best Band at Golden Melody Awards

Taipei: Taiwanese indie band Sunset Rollercoaster won Best Band at the 37th Golden Melody Awards on Saturday for “Quit Quietly,” marking the group’s second win in the category.

According to Focus Taiwan, the band prevailed over fellow nominees Icyba…