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U.S. senators propose bill to counter Chinese threat against Taiwan - Focus Taiwan
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Gaza protests in the US are expanding: They are targeted and well organized: The student protests in the USA are expanding and are becoming increasingly better ...
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Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
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Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
- The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.
- The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.
- The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.
- Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
Joe Biden signs the bill that could ban TikTok in the United States: The bill that will force a sale or ban of TikTok in the United States is now law.
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Quick Glance: What Lies Ahead for TikTok in the US?
- The US Senate has unanimously approved a bill that could potentially lead to the banning of TikTok within nine months, unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, withdraws from the video-sharing app due to concerns about national security threats.
- President Joe Biden has confirmed his intention to sign the legislation on Wednesday.
- ByteDance acquired the well-known karaoke app Musical.ly and rebranded it as TikTok back in 2017. It has become one of the fastest-growing applications in the United States, boasting 150 million monthly subscribers.
Why Do Millennials Feel Compelled To Write 'Lol' After Everything?: "I’ve transitioned to ‘haha’ instead of ‘lol’ because I read that 'lol' is millennial-coded."
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Asia's largest wind farms start operations in Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 26, 2024 09:43
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U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 1.6%: U.S. economic growth slowed in the first part of the year, falling short of economists’ expectations.
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US births retreat after pandemic-era growth: The number of births in the United States fell by 2% in 2023 from the previous year, driven in part by a marked ...
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Quick Glance: Decline in US Births, Teen Births at Record Low: CDC
- The overall number of births in the United States dropped in 2023 as teenage births reached a record low, according to new provisional federal data published early Thursday.
- Between 2015 and 2020, there was an average decrease in the number of births by 2% per year, including a 4% decline from 2019 to 2020.
- There was a slight increase in births by 1% from 2020 to 2021, and the number remained generally stable from 2021 to 2022, according to the report.
Family of man killed when Chicago police fired 96 times during traffic stop file wrongful death suit
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Seizing Russian funds: the USA is tinkering with international law: Congress authorizes President Biden to seize Russian dollar reserves for the reconstruction ...
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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers
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Quick Glance: Biden Grants Overtime Pay to 4 Million US Workers
- The Biden administration unveiled a rule requiring employers to pay overtime premiums to an estimated 4 million salaried workers earning less than $1,128 per week.
- The salary threshold will be automatically adjusted every three years to reflect changes in average earnings.
- The rule does not affect overtime requirements for hourly workers.
- The new rule is expected to face legal challenges, with many businesses expressing concerns about economic uncertainty and labor shortages.
Through Aramco, Peak China courts Peak Oil: Exchanges between China and Arab states stretch back centuries along the ancient Silk Road. More recently ...
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Taiwan 2024 GDP forecast is 3.29% | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 14:16
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FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements for most workers: U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule ...
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Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.
- The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.
- Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.
- Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.
Biden signs aid package with $17B for Israel, $1B extra humanitarian aid for Gazans
timesofisrael.com/biden-signs-95-billion-war-aid-measure-with-relief-for-ukraine-israel-and-taiwan/
A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book: NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book ...
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Earthquakes of magnitude 6, 6.3 strike eastern Taiwan - Focus Taiwan: Two earthquakes of magnitude 6.0 and 6.3 struck central Hualien County in eastern Taiwan at ...
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China says US military aid bill for Taiwan 'sends wrong signal' | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 10:59
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With Blinken in China, Beijing Deprioritizes Taiwan: China's emphasis on Taiwan has weakened, even though China-U.S. relations are currently in a more stable ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/with-blinken-in-china-beijing-deprioritizes-taiwan/
Charles move left ‘furious’ Harry ‘in tears’: Prince Harry was left “furious” and “in tears” after his father decided to evict his family from Frogmore Cottage ...
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Quick Glance: Meghan Markle's Podcast Delayed until 2025 - Issues with Schedule
- Meghan Markle's podcast with Lemonada Media has been delayed until next year, as reported by sources.
- The company is struggling to launch the podcast to avoid overshadowing by the Duchess's new Netflix project.
- The couple signed a lucrative $100 million Netflix deal and have two new series in early production stages.
- Markle is currently focusing on her new brand and Netflix series centered around cooking and polo.
Man who attacked police after storming US Capitol with Confederate flag gets over 2 years in prison
apnews.com/article/isreal-easterday-confederate-flag-capitol-riot-c415036515508a9e28e9561e901c74f7
Featured photo: Buddha statue loses head in Taiwan quake | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 14:52
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Taiwan rattled by dozens of quakes, but no major damage: Taiwan's quake-hit eastern county of Hualien was rattled by more than 200 aftershocks late on Monday and ...
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China wants ability to invade Taiwan by 2027, U.S. admiral says: TOKYO -- China aims to have the capability to invade Taiwan by 2027, Adm. John Aquilino ...
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“All he talks about is revenge”: Author Rushdie urgently warns against Donald Trump’s re-election
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Billions of dollars in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan advanced in the US Senate, heading for a final vote after the House of Representatives ...
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Conflicts drive global military spending to record high: War in Ukraine and tensions in Middle East and Asia lead to 7% increase in worldwide defence expenditure ...
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Quick Glance: Global Military Spending Hits Historic High in 2023
- Global military spending hit a record high of $2.443 billion in 2023 after a 7% increase, as per a report.
- Military expenditure rose consistently over nine years in all regions due to worsening peace and security globally.
- Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK saw significant spikes in their military spending.
- Israel notably increased its military spending significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly a major offensive in Gaza in 2023.
Apple moves closer to China despite supply chain shifts: TAIPEI -- Apple is deepening its ties with China even as it further expands production in Southeast Asia ...
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Quick Glance: Apple deepens ties with China amidst supply chain shifts
- Apple is increasing the number of China-based suppliers and Chinese manufacturing sites while decreasing the number of suppliers from Taiwan, the U.S., Japan, and South Korea.
- The company is navigating a balancing act between politics and business by expanding its production in Southeast Asia and India.
- This trend is evident in Apple's latest official supplier list, highlighting China's growing importance.
China should have confidence to talk to us: Taiwan’s president-elect: China should have the confidence to talk to Taiwan’s legally elected government ...
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Google to expand hardware R&D team in Taiwan: NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan -- Google is expanding its research and development hub for hardware in Taiwan as the ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Supply-Chain/Google-to-expand-hardware-R-D-team-in-Taiwan
The US Is no longer the arsenal of democracy: For the first several decades after World War II, the United States championed free trade ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/the-us-is-no-longer-the-arsenal-of-democracy/
Taiwan to remove points system for foreign, overseas compatriot students - Focus Taiwan
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83 aftershocks felt Tuesday morning in Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 23, 2024 10:42
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Tesla cuts its car prices around the world after week of turmoil for the company: The company dropped its starting prices of its Model X, Model Y and Model S by ...
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House Approves Bill Banning TikTok in the US (Again): Congress tries again with a TikTok ban, this time bundling it into a foreign aid package.
uk.pcmag.com/mobile-apps/151942/a-bill-banning-tiktok-in-the-us-just-passed-the-house
US court sentences Chinese citizen to prison for threatening person who promoted democracy in China
cnn.com/2024/04/24/us/xiaolei-wu-prison-china-democracy-intl-latam/
20,000 sea urchins released near Taiwan's Penghu Islands | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 11:37
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Taiwan to remove all statues of Chinese dictator Chiang Kai-Shek who stood for 'One China' policy
wionews.com/world/taiwan-to-remove-all-statues-of-chinese-dictator-who-stood-for-one-china-policy-714254
Hualien's Shoufeng Township hit by magnitude 5.9 earthquake - Focus Taiwan: Central Hualien County continued to be rattled by successive earthquakes Monday night ...
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Chinese student jailed for stalking activist over Boston campus fliers: Prosecutors say Xiaolei Wu, 26, harassed his victim, who was also from China ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/25/xiaolei-wu-chinese-student-stalking/
The latest developments in the Taiwan conflict: Fighter jets, missiles, threatening gestures: Tensions between the communist People's Republic and the democratic ...
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After Iran's major attack: Friendly states are said to have prevented Israel from taking more massive retaliation
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Newly-appointed Taiwan's top China affairs chief touted as 'pragmatic' - Focus Taiwan
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Indie bands play Taiwan Beats Showcase in US | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 16:11
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Rescue of flying fox marks big step in megabat conservation: Agency - Focus Taiwan
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Taipei Fubon Bank launches Earth Day activities | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 09:33
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Taiwan launches tourism promotion campaign in Singapore | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 16:02
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'Vivid Express' on Taiwan's alpine railway to launch May 24: Agency - Focus Taiwan
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China opens air routes close to Taiwanese Islands : China has taken another step to exert its power across the Taiwan State Beijing has opened two new air routes ...
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President Biden signed a $95.3 billion package of aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan on Wednesday, after months of gridlock that put the centerpiece of his ...
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Number of black-faced spoonbills in Taiwan falls for first time - Focus Taiwan: The number of black-faced spoonbills wintering in Taiwan fell for the first time ...
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New Taipei MRT Circular Line quake recovery period estimated to be 1 year | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 19:42
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AI luminaries to attend Computex 2024: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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April 3 Hualien quake had power of 39 atomic bombs | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 12:24
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Japanese school launches donation drive for Taiwan quake victims | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 17:59
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Legislative committee approves draft amendments easing naturalization rules - Focus Taiwan
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Taiwan headline news - Focus Taiwan: The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Thursday are as follows:
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Quick Glance: Taiwan: Successful Earthquake Preparedness
- Taiwan, situated in a seismically active area, faces frequent earthquakes, particularly along the scenic rural east coast.
- Following past earthquakes, Taiwan revised building codes and strengthened disaster management laws to be better prepared for future events.
- Response to earthquakes has improved, with enhanced coordination between government units and non-governmental organizations in disaster areas.
- Taiwan has also bolstered the resilience of its communication networks to effectively respond to potential attacks or natural disasters.
Blinken says genocide in Xinjiang is ongoing in report ahead of China visit: WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - Beijing is continuing to commit genocide and crimes ...
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Being a broken record will not help China | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 20:03
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India sends 1st BrahMos cruise missiles to Philippines | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 18:00
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Taiwanese, Tibetan students protest Chinese envoy's speech at Harvard - Focus Taiwan
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Lady in green - Focus Taiwan: Actors perform a scene from 1/2 Q Theatre's "Who's in the Painting?" at a news conference promoting the 2024 Taiwan Traditional ...
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US House passes $95bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. What next?: The bill, which was stalled for a long time following deep splits in Republican camps ...
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Musical love - Focus Taiwan: Eliahu Inbal, the conductor laureate of the Taipei Symphony Orchestra, kisses a cardboard cut-out of composer Anton Bruckner ...
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77% of young Taiwanese willing to fight for country | Taiwan News | Apr. 22, 2024 14:12
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Food, beverage revenue hits new high in Q1 - Focus Taiwan: Sales posted by the local food and beverage industry hit a new high in the first quarter of this year ...
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2 weather fronts to bring rain to Taiwan this week | Taiwan News | Apr. 22, 2024 16:33
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A US strategy to trump China in SE Asia: The US can enhance trust and partnerships in Southeast Asia and change the region’s prevailing attitudes toward the ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/a-us-strategy-to-trump-china-in-se-asia/
Taipei road upgrade aims to be model for pedestrian safety | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 16:29
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Orsted completes 1st phase of southwest Taiwan wind farm | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 17:53
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Hsiao-linked documents misleading, source says: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Relief Rally: The Bloomberg Open, Europe Edition: Good morning. Stocks rise ahead of this week’s Big Tech earnings. The US House passes aid for Ukraine ...
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Opinion: I’d rather live in the ‘world’s most dangerous place’ than America: What do Taiwanese think of the US 2024 election? Clarissa Wei gives the view from ...
cnn.com/2024/04/22/opinions/taiwan-view-2024-us-election-wei/
US report says 41 military personnel stationed in Taiwan: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Taiwan, South Korea want doubling of tourist exchanges | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 17:39
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Military aid act 'tangible demonstration' of U.S. support for Taiwan: lawmakers - Focus Taiwan
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Taiwan defense minister rejects fears of Chinese air attack on Presidential Office | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 15:16
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Bill cutting naturalization residency to 2 years clears Taiwan legislative committee | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 17:10
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