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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
China says it will not renounce use of force over Taiwan
This is aimed at external interference and a small minority of separatists, China's Taiwan Affairs Office said.
Wed Oct 16 2024
China starts new round of war games near Taiwan, offers no end date
The drill serves as a stern warning to the separatist acts of Taiwan independence forces, says Chinese military.
Mon Oct 14 2024
China has no right to represent Taiwan but should work with Taipei on global challenges, President Lai says
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te says the island is willing to work with Beijing to combat global challenges like climate change.
Thu Oct 10 2024
Most Taiwanese believe China unlikely to invade in coming five years, poll shows
Taiwan's people are concerned about other Chinese threats, including military drills and propaganda campaigns, says an INDSR researcher.
Wed Oct 09 2024
Taiwan girds for weakening Typhoon Krathon, shuts down for second day
The island shut down for a second day with hundreds of flights grounded and financial markets closed.
Thu Oct 03 2024
TSMC, Samsung consider building chip factories in UAE, WSJ reports
Top executives at TSMC have visited the UAE recently and talked about a plant complex on par with some of the companys largest and most advanced facilities in Taiwan, the WSJ said.
Mon Sep 23 2024
Waste not: Taiwan workshop turns trash into sunglasses
Plastic caps, food packaging, utensils and toys are being upcycled into new items at a zero-waste workshop in Taipei.
Sun Sep 08 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million
A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024
Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction
A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim
Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police
Preliminary post-mortem report reveals that the victim died from chest injuries caused by blunt trauma.
Thu Nov 21 2024