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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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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.
Taiwan rattled by dozens of quakes, but no major damage: Taiwan's quake-hit eastern county of Hualien was rattled by dozens of aftershocks late on Monday and ...
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Biden vows to 'quickly' supply new military aid to Ukraine: The US president says he will send "significant" support to Kyiv if senators pass a new aid deal on ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Promises Swift Military Aid for Ukraine
- President Joe Biden assured his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy of quick military support in the fight against Russia's invasion during a Monday call.
- The US House of Representatives approved a substantial foreign aid package last week, including $61 billion for war-torn Ukraine, with the Senate expected to follow suit.
- Biden emphasized America's 'lasting commitment' to Ukraine 'as it defends its freedom against Russian aggression'.
- Zelenskyy reported that Biden assured him he would sign the upcoming military aid package immediately upon Senate approval, and the weaponry provided would strengthen Ukraine's air defense as well as long-range and artillery capabilities.
Fresh Support: The Bloomberg Open, Asia Edition: Good morning. US House approves $95 billion in foreign aid. China is front and center of gold’s rally ...
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Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
Magnitude 5.9 earthquake rattles east Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 22, 2024 22:16
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83 aftershocks felt Tuesday morning in Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 23, 2024 10:42
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Ten dead as two Navy helicopters collide mid-air in Malaysia: One of the choppers clipped the rotor of the other before the two crashed into the ground ...
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Quick Glance: Malaysian Navy Helicopters Collide in Mid-air, 10 Killed
- Two Malaysian navy helicopters collided during a rehearsal for a naval parade, resulting in the death of all 10 crew members.
- The incident took place at the Lumut naval base in Perak.
- A video captured the helicopters colliding in mid-air and crashing.
- The navy announced an investigation into the cause of the accident, while efforts were made to confirm the identities of the deceased crew members.
Israeli military intelligence chief resigns over failure to prevent Hamas attack: The Israeli military say the head of its intelligence corps has resigned over ...
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Quick Glance: Israeli Military Intelligence Chief Resigns Over Hamas Attack Failures
- The head of Israeli military intelligence resigned due to the failures surrounding Hamas’ unprecedented attack on October 7, marking the first senior resignation in Israel's history.
- Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva’s resignation could trigger additional resignations among Israel’s top security officials in response to the Hamas attack that initiated the Gaza war.
- Haliva, alongside other military and security leaders, were expected to address the evident failures leading up to and during October 7.
- Israel and its esteemed security forces were caught entirely off guard by the Hamas attack on a Jewish holiday, shattering trust in the military. The resignation may contribute to rebuilding some of this trust.
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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Israeli leaders and military criticize reported US plans to sanction IDF unit: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other ministers have sharply ...
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Quick Glance: Netanyahu Vows to Fight Sanctions on Army Battalions
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on April 21 that he would oppose sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, following reports of Washington planning such a move.
- The United States announced on April 19 a new series of sanctions related to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, signaling growing frustration with Netanyahu's policies, who relies on settler parties for his coalition government.
- War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, a former Chief of Armed Forces and centrist, mentioned in a statement on April 21 that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to reconsider the issue.
- Blinken mentioned on April 19 that he had made 'determinations' regarding accusations of Israel violating a set of US laws prohibiting military assistance to individuals or security force units committing gross human rights violations.
Chinese hackers are constantly targeting critical infrastructure in the U.S., FBI Director says
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Quick Glance: Cyber Threats from China Targeting US Critical Infrastructure
- According to FBI Director Christopher Wray, Chinese hackers are continuously seeking to infiltrate the computer systems of U.S. water treatment facilities and energy grids to induce panic.
- Wray claimed that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has allocated significant resources to an offensive cyber program that surpasses those of all other major nations combined.
- Wray primarily focused on the China threat concerning critical infrastructure but was also questioned about TikTok, the social media platform facing potential banning in the U.S. if ByteDance does not comply.
- The FBI director emphasizes that the threat is not merely a long-term concern anymore but could materialize by 2027, as indicated by a recent assessment from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence suggesting a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan before the decade ends.
Africa Live: Stars model new Thebe Magugu collection - BBC News: South African actors John Kani and Ama Qamata feature, along with former public protector Prof ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Mourning for Popular Gospel Musician Koda
- Three individuals tragically perished in a toilet incident in Nigeria.
- The late Ghanaian gospel icon, Kofi Owusu Dua Anto, fondly known as Koda, is remembered fondly by fans and peers.
- Anticipated asylum flights to Rwanda are projected to commence within '10-12 weeks', as declared by Rishi Sunak.
- Kenya is poised to allocate substantial funds towards e-mobility initiatives.
AI luminaries to attend Computex 2024: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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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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Wedding ring, only item surviving chopper accident that killed the General: The wedding ring was handed over to General Ogolla's widow Aileen Ogolla ...
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Taiwanese, Tibetan students protest Chinese envoy's speech at Harvard - Focus Taiwan
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Number of buildings damaged by spate of east Taiwan quakes rises to 4 | Taiwan News | Apr. 23, 2024 15:26
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77% of young Taiwanese willing to fight for country | Taiwan News | Apr. 22, 2024 14:12
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Hiker rescued from ravine in central Taiwan after 10 days | Taiwan News | Apr. 23, 2024 13:07
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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 ...
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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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Israel planned bigger attack on Iran, scaled back after pressure: NYT: Israel planned a stronger counterattack against Iran, but chose a more limited strike ...
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US aid will boost Ukraine, but doubts remain over 2025 supplies: The Biden administration wants to start moving weapons and equipment into Ukraine within days of ...
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Section of Taiwan's Central Cross-lsland Highway blocked by rockfalls | Taiwan News | Apr. 23, 2024 12:36
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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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Israel-Hamas War in Gaza: Middle East Live Updates: The denunciations came hours after Israeli leaders welcomed Congress’s approval of aid for Israel ...
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Iran's supreme leader tacitly acknowledges it hit little in Israel attack: Iran’s supreme leader has dismissed any discussion of whether Tehran’s unprecedented ...
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Heatwave hits southern Taiwan, 39.7 C high in Tainan | Taiwan News | Apr. 21, 2024 17:03
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Satellite images show Israeli forces gathered for Gaza escalation: Analysis of images by Al Jazeera’s Sanad unit shows hundreds of military vehicles deployed at ...
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The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives passed the first in a series of bills in a $95 billion legislative package providing security assistance ...
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Taiwan's Hualien announces work, office closures amid quakes | Taiwan News | Apr. 23, 2024 09:33
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Canadian to complete 'run around Taiwan' for charity | Taiwan News | Apr. 23, 2024 15:34
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Moderate earthquake strikes Taiwan: TAIPEI: A moderate earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale hit Taiwan at 8.04am on Tuesday (April 23).
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Forging national maritime identities: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Taiwan’s Nymphia Wind sashays to victory in ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ | Taiwan News | Apr. 20, 2024 17:46
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US sends land-attack missile system to Philippines for exercises in apparent message to China
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Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, West Bank violence, Iran tensions: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would soon land "additional and painful blows" ...
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Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes off eastern Taiwan - Focus Taiwan: A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Hualien County in eastern Taiwan at 10:40 ...
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Palestinians in West Bank Protest Israeli Raid That Killed at Least 10: At least 10 people were killed when Israeli forces raided the Nur Shams refugee camp ...
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Quick Glance: Israeli Strikes on Rafah Kill 22, Mostly Children, as US Advances Aid Package
- Israeli strikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight killed 22 people, including 18 children, as the US House of Representatives approved $13 billion in new Israeli military aid.
- However, fears of wider war breaking out in the Middle East have eased somewhat after Iran downplayed Israel’s reported retaliation over its unprecedented missile and drone attack on the country a week ago.
- Israel has carried out near-daily air raids on Rafah and vowed to expand its ground offensive against the Hamas militant group to the city on the border with Egypt despite calls for restraint, including from the US.
- Tensions have also spiked in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, with Israeli troops killing two Palestinians who attacked a checkpoint with a knife and a gun near the southern West Bank town of Hebron.
Taiwan police set to deploy its first indigenous dog, called Jaguar: The nine-month-old Formosan Mountain dog is currently being trained to detect explosives.
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Notes from Central Taiwan: Taiwan: A dagger pointed where?: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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US House passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel & Taiwan : US House passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel & Taiwan. All three bills to ...
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Last year, 77.6% more transnational couples registered: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Threat of war directs billions into the military: This is how Germany stands in the Sipri ranking
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Burmese community celebrates Buddha's birthday, New Year in New Taipei | Taiwan News | Apr. 21, 2024 20:06
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Japan cabinet secretary offers help to Taiwan after latest quakes | Taiwan News | Apr. 23, 2024 13:35
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Taiwan's Tang Chia-hung wins gold at gymnastics' Doha World Cup - Focus Taiwan: Taiwanese gymnast Tang Chia-hung (唐嘉鴻) won a gold medal in the horizontal bar ...
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Hsiao-linked documents misleading, source says: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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According to the SIPRI report, states spent more on the military in 2023 than ever before
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Germany arrests three people suspected of giving technology to China: Three German nationals have been arrested on suspicion of working with the Chinese secret ...
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Quick Glance: Germany apprehends three individuals for alleged China espionage
- The individuals were apprehended in Düsseldorf and Bad Homburg in western Germany, with searches conducted in their residences and places of work.
- Thomas R. is under suspicion of serving as an agent for an employee of the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS), aiming to gather intelligence on technologies with potential military applications within Germany.
- Allegedly, the company entered into an agreement with a German university for the purpose of facilitating knowledge exchange.
- During the time of their arrest, there were purported ongoing discussions regarding research initiatives that could contribute to enhancing China's maritime combat capabilities.
DHA could prevent catheter-associated infections: NTU research - Focus Taiwan: Research at National Taiwan University (NTU) has concluded that docosahexaenoic ...
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Israeli strikes on southern Gaza city of Rafah kill 18, mostly children, as U.S. advances aid package
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Quick Glance: Israeli Strikes in Rafah Kill 22, Mostly Children, as US Advances Aid Package
- Israeli strikes in the southern Gaza city of Rafah killed 22 people, including 18 children. The United States is on track to approve billions of dollars of additional military aid to Israel.
- The conflict between Israel and Hamas has killed over 34,000 Palestinians, with at least two-thirds being children and women. The devastation in Gaza has left a swath of destruction.
- The $26 billion aid package approved by the House of Representatives includes around $9 billion in humanitarian assistance for Gaza, which experts say is on the brink of famine.
- Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated, leading to direct hostilities. The region is in turmoil, with violence escalating in the West Bank.
War in Ukraine: US Military Assistance Could Come Soon After House Vote: Ukrainian authorities were jubilant at the approval in the US House of more than $60 ...
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Taiwan's Lai poised to build on Tsai's Southeast Asia outreach: JAKARTA -- Taiwanese President-elect Lai Ching-te will be looking to build on predecessor Tsai ...
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UK announces largest ever military aid package for Ukraine: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will announce the largest-ever military aid package to Ukraine during a ...
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Quick Glance: Sunak to Announce Largest Military Aid Package for Ukraine
- UK's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak travels to Warsaw to announce military aid for Ukraine.
- The announcement includes £500 million in additional military funding for Kyiv in its fight against Russia's invasion.
- Other topics include the call for increased weapon supplies to Ukraine and strengthening NATO air defense in Europe.
- Germany and other countries are supporting Ukraine with additional air defense systems and advocating for higher defense spending.
U.S. Military Base in Syria Struck by Rockets Fired From Iraq: The attack followed an explosion on a base in Iraq this weekend controlled by the Popular ...
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US prepares "larger than normal" aid package for Ukraine – Politico: Politico reports that the administration of US President Joe Biden is preparing a larger ...
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US lawmakers call for closer partnership with Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 23, 2024 15:37
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Taiwan's 3rd, 4th Tuo Chiang-class corvettes to be commissioned next month | Taiwan News | Apr. 23, 2024 11:46
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In Ukraine, the vote to renew U.S. aid was cheered. But unease for the future remains
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Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
- The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.
- Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.
- As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.
- Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
Southern Taiwan swelters, temperatures near 40 deg C: Nine cities in southern Taiwan issued heat advisories on April 21.
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New 'quake lake' formed by landslide after Taiwan earthquake | Taiwan News | Apr. 21, 2024 15:46
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Ukraine launches military charm offensive as conscription flags: Far from the trenches, at orderly new centres across Ukraine, civilian recruiters armed with ...
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Will US sanction Israeli battalion? Netanyahu will 'fight it with all my strength'
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 789: As the war enters its 789th day, these are the main developments.
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Iran’s Khamenei praises ‘success’ of military after Israel attack: TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei praised the country’s armed forces for ...
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華僑団体、巨大な中華民国国旗掲げ行進 「神戸まつり」で台湾と街の絆アピール - フォーカス台湾: 華僑団体の中華民国留日神戸華僑総会は21日、神戸市で開催された「神戸まつり」のパレードに「神戸─台湾 絆」のチーム名で参加した。参加者は雨がぱらつく中、横幅7メートルの中華民国国旗を掲げながら神戸の街を練り歩いた。
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Palestinians in West Bank Protest Israeli Raid That Killed at Least 10: At least 10 people were killed when Israeli forces raided the Nur Shams refugee camp ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/21/world/middleeast/west-bank-gaza-raid.html
Ministry may send armed forces to Middle East to keep students safe: Defence Ministry will discuss with Foreign Affairs and Higher Education ministries.
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Joel Ogolla: If you can retrieve my dad’s bible, I’ll keep it as a memento: Gen Francis Ogolla's son says his father spoke in a tone that suggested he would be ...
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2 stealth missile corvettes to be commissioned into Navy in May - Focus Taiwan: Taiwan's Navy is expected to commission two more domestically-built Tou ...
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Nation to continue exercising air control: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Israel’s Military Spy Chief Quits, First to Shoulder Blame for Hamas Attack: The resignation follows a public outcry within Israel over the failure of the ...
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Vote to Resume U.S. Military Aid Is Met With Relief in Ukraine: Much-needed munitions like artillery shells could start arriving relatively quickly ...
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Taiwan ready to receive 1st Indigenous police dog | Taiwan News | Apr. 21, 2024 14:33
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Ukraine's obsolete S-200 missile systems reportedly back on track to hit Russian targets
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Make way, make way! - Focus Taiwan: With his signature exaggerated mustache, oversized glasses and shoulder gong, the ritualistic harbinger of Baoshen Celestial ...
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Taiwan's unemployment rate falls slightly to 3.38% in March - Focus Taiwan: Taiwan's jobless rate dropped slightly to 3.38 percent in March, the lowest level for ...
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Taiwan in Time: Taiwan’s first comic book hero: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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