WHO states decide not to invite Taiwan to annual assembly
Taiwan is excluded from most international organisations because of objections by China, which considers the island its territory.
Tue May 28 2024
New Taiwan president to take office facing angry China
Lai Ching-te was sworn in at the Japanese-colonial-era presidential office in central Taipei, taking over from Tsai Ing-wen.
Mon May 20 2024
Taiwan president says ties with China must be decided by will of the people
China has been ramping up military pressure to assert its sovereignty claims over democratically governed Taiwan, which on Jan. 13 holds presidential and parliamentary elections.
Mon Jan 01 2024
Taiwan seeks 'peaceful coexistence' with China, president says
Tsai Ing-wen has repeatedly offered talks with China, which has rejected them as it views her as a separatist.
Tue Oct 10 2023
China to ban vessels from area near Taiwan over rocket debris
China regards Taiwan as its own territory and objects to any interactions between the Taiwanese leadership and foreign officials.
Thu Apr 13 2023
China sanctions US institutions, Taiwanese official
According to China's Foreign Ministry, the "countermeasures" were taken against the Hudson Institute and the Reagan Library, as well as their directors.
Fri Apr 07 2023
U.S. Speaker meets Taiwan leader and stresses need to speed up arms deliveries
A China foreign ministry spokesperson quickly denounced the meeting, accusing the U.S. of colluding with separatists seeking "Taiwan independence".
Thu Apr 06 2023
Taiwan calls on Britain to support its bid for Pacific trade pact
Britain, seeking post-Brexit opportunities, has applied to join the pact which removes 95% of tariffs between its 11 members.
Mon Mar 20 2023
Taiwan says war with China 'absolutely' not an option, but bolstering defences
She reiterated her willingness to talk to Beijing and also pledged to boost the island's defences including with precision missiles.
Mon Oct 10 2022
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
Taiwan shoots down drone off Chinese coast
Taiwan government vowed to take tough new measures to deal with an increase in such intrusions.
Thu Sep 01 2022
Taiwan vows counter-attack if Chinese forces enter its territory
Beijing increases military activities near the democratically governed island.
Thu Sep 01 2022
Taiwan aims for big rise in defence spending amid escalating China tension
Taiwan proposed $19 billion in defence spending for next year, a double-digit increase on 2022 that includes funds for new fighter jets.
Thu Aug 25 2022
Furious China fires missiles near Taiwan in drills after Pelosi visit
China deployed scores of planes and fired live missiles near Taiwan on Thursday, a day after Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island.
Fri Aug 05 2022
Pelosi hails Taiwan's free society as China holds military drills, vents anger
Pelosi told Tsai that America's determination to preserve democracy in Taiwan and the rest of the world remains iron-clad.
Wed Aug 03 2022
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
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024