Coffee and snake - Taipei pet shop aims to break down prejudice against the animal
The snake has a mixed reputation in traditional Taiwanese and Chinese culture as a symbol of either good or bad.
Sun Jan 26 2025
Thailand holds its first same-sex weddings, targets record registrations
Thailand is the third territory in Asia to legalise same-sex marriages after Taiwan and Nepal.
Thu Jan 23 2025
Trump's Greenland bid stirs debate in China about what to do with Taiwan
For years, the US government has urged China to show "restraint" in pushing its claim on Taiwan and to drop military threats.
Thu Jan 16 2025
Taiwan board game invites players to imagine Chinese invasion
The game, titled "2045", tasks gamers with navigating the troubles of war by using colourful action cards, and role-playing characters.
Mon Dec 30 2024
Breaking silence on possible drills, China says will not be soft on Taiwan independence activities
China asserts it decides on drills, vowing the military "won't be absent" in fighting separatist forces.
Fri Dec 13 2024
China sends largest naval fleet in decades to region, threat level severe, Taiwan says
Taiwan's military raises its alert, saying China reserves airspace and deploys naval and coast guard vessels.
Tue Dec 10 2024
Ahead of expected war games, Taiwan urges China to 'unclench its fists'
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te says China would not win any respect for military drills.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Taiwan reports Chinese balloon, first time in six months
Taiwan's defence ministry reports that a Chinese balloon detected over the sea to Taiwan's north.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Up to US to decide what to do with decommissioned HAWK missiles, Taiwan says
The United States and its allies have provided billions of dollars of weapons to Ukraine since Russia attacked the country.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Taiwan closes exploding pagers case, says not made by Taiwanese firms
Security sources previously said the pagers bore the name of Taiwan-based Gold Apollo, a company that claims it did not make them.
Mon Nov 11 2024
What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?
Xi Jinping urges Joe Biden to toughen the language the United States uses when discussing its position on Taiwanese independence.
Sat Nov 02 2024
China, queried on Trump comments, says Taiwan could become 'discarded'
Donald Trump says Taiwan should pay to be protected and accusing the island of stealing American semiconductor business.
Wed Oct 30 2024
China's Xi pressed Biden to alter language on Taiwan, sources say
China wants the US to say "we oppose Taiwan independence" instead of the current stance that the US "does not support" it.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Preparing for a Chinese blockade, Taiwan maps out wartime food plans
Taiwan says it was planning to set up task force to ensure food supply safety by taking a monthly inventory of the island's food resources.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Taiwan says live fire China drills may be part of a 'deterrence' effect
Taiwan's defence ministry said those exercises were part of routine Chinese training and it was keeping a close watch.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Air Busan Airbus plane catches fire at South Korea's Busan airport
All 169 passengers and seven crew members were evacuated, with three having minor injuries, fire authorities in Busan said.
Wed Jan 29 2025
Italy's Meloni under investigation over release of Libyan suspect
The ICC has demanded an explanation, saying it had not been consulted over the decision to let him go.
Wed Jan 29 2025
Six feared buried alive in Miri landslide
The landslide occurred in Kampung Lereng Bukit in Miri, Sarawak early this morning.
Wed Jan 29 2025
PM hopes CNY celebrations mark fresh start to strengthen nation's unity
CNY celebrations reminds us of Confucius' wisdom, which emphasises that harmony is the foundation of strength, says the PM.
Wed Jan 29 2025
Indonesia's new leader expands military's role in test of fragile democracy
Nearly 30 years after Suharto's fall, Indonesia's president stirs unease by relying on the military to enforce his governing vision.
Wed Jan 29 2025
Predator drone maker asks Musk's DOGE to cut Pentagon red tape, letter shows
In a letter, Linden Blue urges Musk to reform defense acquisition system to enhance its efficiency and contribution to national security.
Wed Jan 29 2025
As Gazans return north, some Israelis near border fear another attack
The sight of Gazans returning to the remains of their homes, left some Israelis in nearby communities worried about their future.
Wed Jan 29 2025
OpenAI asks Indian court to throw out book publishers challenge in copyright battle
OpenAI argues that its ChatGPT service only disseminates public information.
Wed Jan 29 2025
7,964 out of 18,000 stranded workers selected in first batch for entry to Malaysia
Saifuddin Nasution Ismail proposes forming a Joint Technical Group to expedite the workers' phased entry.
Wed Jan 29 2025
AWANI Tonight: 28th Jan 2025
#AWANITonight with #AWANITonight with Farhana Sheikh
- Govt launches AI chatbot AIFA to combat fake news
- The 1:3 internship policy as a solution to market gaps
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- Govt launches AI chatbot AIFA to combat fake news
- The 1:3 internship policy as a solution to market gaps
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Tue Jan 28 2025