Taiwan President calls on public to stay vigilant of aftershocks in wake of quake
President Tsai Ing Wen had put the Central Emergency Operation on the highest alert level after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck southeastern Taiwan.
Sun Sep 18 2022
Pelosi addresses Taiwan parliament in visit condemned by China
Pelosi thanks President Tsai Ing-wen for her leadership, calls for increased inter-parliamentary cooperation.
Wed Aug 03 2022
US jet that flew Pelosi to Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur
Most of Pelosi's planned meetings, including with President Tsai Ing-wen, were scheduled for Wednesday, sources said.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Taiwan president warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if it falls to China
Taiwan falling to China would trigger "catastrophic" consequences for peace in Asia, President Tsai Ing-wen said.
Tue Oct 05 2021
Taiwan-Biden ties off to strong start with invite for top diplomat
Taiwan's Foreign Ministry lauded the attendance of Hsiao, who is close to Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen.
Thu Jan 21 2021
Taiwan says relations with US elevated to global partnership
US ambassador to the United Nations, Kelly Craft, would meet President Tsai Ing-wen on Thursday.
Mon Jan 11 2021
Taiwan votes in an election seen as a referendum on China's influence
In the race are incumbent president Tsai Ing-wen from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and Kuomintang (KMT) or Nationalist Partys Han Kuo-yu, also the mayor of Kaohsiung city.
Fri Jan 10 2020
Taiwan to build its own submarine, president vows on visit to 50-year-old vessel
Taiwan will build its own submarines, President Tsai Ing-wen pledged on Tuesday.
Tue Mar 21 2017
Premier Li says China will resolutely oppose Taiwan independence
China is deeply suspicious of Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, whose ruling Democratic Progressive Party espouses the island's formal independence, a red line for Beijing.
Sun Mar 05 2017
Obama cautions Trump over provoking China on Taiwan issue
Trump has broken with four decades of US diplomacy by suggesting Washington's "One China" stance may be reviewed and by accepting a call from Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen.
Sat Dec 17 2016
US congratulates Tsai on Taiwan vote win
The United States congratulated Taiwan's first female president, Tsai Ing-wen, on her election victory Saturday.
Sat Jan 16 2016
Taiwan's Tsai warns China 'suppression' would harm ties
Taiwan's new president Tsai Ing-wen warned China that "suppression" would harm cross-strait ties Saturday after her landslide win against the ruling Beijing-friendly Kuomintang.
Sat Jan 16 2016
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024