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
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Myanmar rebel army ready for dialogue with junta, with China's help
China puts pressure on rebels amid the rapid degeneration of the military, which Beijing has long seen as a guarantor of stability.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Malaysia ready to collaborate with South Korea on more substantial matters - PM
Malaysia seeks deeper collaboration with South Korea on digitalization, AI, and advanced learning curve discussions.
Tue Nov 26 2024