Taiwan's daily COVID cases top 10,000 for first time
Taiwan has reported 88,446 cases since the pandemic began more than two years ago, and 860 deaths.
Thu Apr 28 2022
Taiwan may see 10,000 daily COVID cases by month-end
About 80 pct of people are now double vaccinated and more than half have had a booster dose, while mask-wearing mandates continue.
Wed Apr 20 2022
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Barely 3 pct of India's 1.3 billion people have been vaccinated, the lowest rate among the 10 countries with the most cases.
Tue May 25 2021
Millions of COVID vaccine doses on the way for Taiwan, alert level extended
Taiwan has ordered more than 20 million doses from AstraZeneca Plc and Moderna Inc and is also developing its own vaccines.
Tue May 25 2021
Taiwan slams WHO's 'indifference' after failing to get into key meeting
Taiwan, with the strong backing of major Western powers, had been lobbying for access to the WHO's World Health Assembly, as an observer.
Mon May 24 2021
Taiwan reports first locally transmitted COVID-19 case since April
The new locally-transmitted case was a woman in her 30s who had close contact with the New Zealand pilot.
Tue Dec 22 2020
Taiwan reaches 101 days with no new local COVID-19 cases
Taiwan reached 101 days with no new local cases of COVID-19, despite a handful of new imported cases throughout the past week.
Wed Jul 22 2020
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024