Weather front to arrive late Wednesday, increasing chance of rain - Focus Taiwan:

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Taiwan issues heavy rain advisories for 11 counties, cities | Taiwan News | Apr. 26, 2024 13:06

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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 ...

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Japan should be worrying about Taiwan, not Ukraine: Brahma Chellaney is professor emeritus of strategic studies at the Centre for Policy Research in New Delhi ...

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UAE Weather Forecast form Today until Monday 29, 2024: The UAE National Center of Meteorology predicts fair to partly cloudy weather across the region today ...

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Asia's largest wind farms start operations in Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 26, 2024 09:43

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Heineken announces NT$13.5 billion investment in Taiwan - Focus Taiwan: Dutch brewing company Heineken N.V. announced Friday an investment of NT$13 ...

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Funnel clouds: Five captured on camera over Wicklow Harbour : Funnel clouds are cone-shaped formations that appear to dangle from a larger cloud above.

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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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Google Taiwan opens new AI workspace in Taipei | Taiwan News | Apr. 26, 2024 15:05

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Man faces NT$1 million fine for jumping onto Taipei MRT track | Taiwan News | Apr. 26, 2024 11:40

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Traditional medicine doctor reported missing in east Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 26, 2024 20:14

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Taiwan 2024 GDP forecast is 3.29% | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 14:16

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Mail worker killed by falling tree in central Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 26, 2024 16:24

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High school student 18th death from Taiwan's 7.2 quake | Taiwan News | Apr. 26, 2024 10:35

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MIT Technology Review

technologyreview.com/2024/04/26/1091879/heres-the-defense-tech-at-the-center-of-us-aid-to-israel-ukraine-and-taiwan/

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Here’s the defense tech at the center of US aid to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan: This is what the priorities in the $95 billion spending package tell us about ...

Quick Glance: US Readies Announcement of $6B Weapons Contracts for Ukraine

The U.S. is finalizing one of its largest military aid packages for Ukraine, set to include contracts worth up to $6 billion for weapons and equipment for Kyiv's forces.

The equipment, including ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems and National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems, is not expected to arrive in Ukraine for several years as the funds are allocated under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is likely to announce the new aid during a virtual meeting on Friday of the over 50 nations that make up the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.

The immediate aid and long-range missiles follow a similar move by the U.K. and France, who have also ramped up their support for Ukraine.

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Apr 25

China seeks capability to seize Taiwan by 2027 | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 15:53

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Biden signs aid package with $17B for Israel, $1B extra humanitarian aid for Gazans

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China's influence operations against the U.S. are bigger than TikTok: Intelligence officials and lawmakers describe the Chinese-owned social media app as a ...

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Biden signs $95 billion military aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan: Ukraine will get most of the assistance as it struggles to combat Russia's ...

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.

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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.

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Taipei stages international disaster prevention and rescue drills | Taiwan News | Apr. 26, 2024 15:29

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‘I lost all hope’: Taiwanese youth struggle with depression amid low wages, high housing prices

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Featured photo: Buddha statue loses head in Taiwan quake | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 14:52

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Apr 25

Taiwan to remove points system for foreign, overseas compatriot students - Focus Taiwan

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Taiwan headline news - Focus Taiwan: The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Friday are as follows:

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UK weather: When is it going to get warmer?: With the week ahead looking chilly for all of us, when can we expect a turn to something more spring-like?

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Kaohsiung park closed after tree kills pedestrian: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/04/26/2003816994

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Taiwan’s economy on stable growth path for 3rd month running | Taiwan News | Apr. 26, 2024 19:10

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Majority leader of Taiwan legislature leads KMT delegation to Beijing | Taiwan News | Apr. 26, 2024 18:07

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UK weather reaches 12°C. Are hotter spring days on the way?: Today has seen the highest temperatures all week with London basking in 12°C sunshine.

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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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Cold weather does not harm mosquitoes: Many people probably hope that the short cold snap will mean fewer mosquitoes in summer. But you thought wrong ...

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Weather in Germany: “Turbo spring” brings 25 degrees: Snow showers and night frost are over: the German Weather Service is predicting significantly higher ...

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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/

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South Korea reluctant to help Taiwan in cross-strait conflict | Taiwan News | Apr. 26, 2024 15:48

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Apr 25

Heatstroke kills 30 in Thailand in 2024 as kingdom bakes: The heat index in Bangkok is expected to rise above 52 deg C on April 25.

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Indie bands play Taiwan Beats Showcase in US | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 16:11

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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 ...

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Nvidia plans first Asian AI R&D center in Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 26, 2024 14:11

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Newly-appointed Taiwan's top China affairs chief touted as 'pragmatic' - Focus Taiwan

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Apr 24

US court sentences Chinese citizen to prison for threatening person who promoted democracy in China

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Dozens indicted in ACE Exchange crypto scam: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

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The Washington Post

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Skies turn orange over Athens as hot Saharan dust sweeps Mediterranean: The hottest April weather on record invaded parts of the Mediterranean ...

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Taiwan launches tourism promotion campaign in Singapore | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 16:02

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Pricey coffee is here to stay as hoarding, heat hit Vietnam supply: Vietnam is the world’s biggest producer of robusta coffee.

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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 MAC head signals Lai's wish for stable cross-strait ties: Analysts - Focus Taiwan

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Apr 25

Taipei Fubon Bank launches Earth Day activities | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 09:33

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Taiwan tracks 6 Chinese naval ships around nation | Taiwan News | Apr. 26, 2024 10:42

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Apr 25

Being a broken record will not help China | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 20:03

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Apr 25

Japanese school launches donation drive for Taiwan quake victims | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 17:59

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地震で一部区間不通のメトロ環状線復旧には少なくとも1年以上か／台湾 - フォーカス台湾: ...

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Scientists say Oman, UAE deluge ‘most likely’ linked to climate change: A study has found climate change caused by fossil fuel emissions is the likely reason for ...

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E-commerce company Coupang to expand operations in Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 26, 2024 15:50

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Taiwan headline news - Focus Taiwan: The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Thursday are as follows:

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.

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Traffic controls to be enforced at Taipei rallies Saturday - Focus Taiwan: Motorists are reminded that traffic control measures will be in place at two separate ...

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The New York Times

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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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Orsted completes 1st phase of southwest Taiwan wind farm | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 17:53

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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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Thailand intercepts ketamine hidden in Transformers destined for Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 26, 2024 17:22

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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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Taiwan to send legislative delegation to 77th World Health Assembly | Taiwan News | Apr. 26, 2024 11:49

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China warns of ‘negative factors' in ties with US | Taiwan News | Apr. 26, 2024 14:20

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Taiwan president-elect names new defense, foreign affairs ministers | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 12:13

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New Taipei ward chief indicted in alleged subsidized China trip case - Focus Taiwan

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【台湾あれこれ】桃園メトロ空港線　24年版楽天モンキーズラッピング車両運行開始 - フォーカス台湾: 台北市と北部・新北市、桃園市を結ぶ桃園メトロ（MRT）は23日、空港線で沿線に本拠地のある台湾プロ野球、楽天モンキーズの選手やチアガールの写真などをラッピングした2024年版の特別車両の運行を開始した。

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The tiny republic of San Marino is alarmingly friendly to Russia: Intelligence sources are concerned about the country, which is surrounded by Italy

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Freezing nights forecast for parts of UK, with snow possible in some areas: Temperatures could hit -3C in northern England and Scotland, but Met Office says ...

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Named after blooming flowers, Pink Moon dazzles despite cloudy skies in Singapore

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Some Badly Needed Clarifications About That “TikTok Ban” Biden Signed: There’s a lot of confusion about this. Here’s what’s really going on.

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Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim

ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.

Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.

ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.

As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.

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Mild and cloudy weekend from April 26th to 28th in the Heidenheim district: After the wintry days with cold and snowfall, the forecast promises mild temperatures ...

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Dragon Ball Rewatch Episode 3: The Nimbus Cloud of Roshi: Join Alyx Maglio, Jonathon Greenall, and Sam Stone as CBR's Z-Fighters tackle Episode 3 of the ...

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In Beijing, Blinken confronts China over ‘powering’ Russia’s war: The visit produced little progress on contentious issues including tensions over Taiwan and the ...

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Climate change intensified Dubai's deadly deluge: The research contains multiple caveats, mostly due to the event's rarity and sparse surface data.

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Time-lapse video captures dust clouds over Athens: The eerie, orange-hued phenomenon of the Saharan dust blanketing Athens during the week has been captured by a ...

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Will it stay cold over the weekend? Here is your weather report for Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington

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Greater Manchester's weekend weather forecast: It will continue to feel cool for this time of year

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German far-right AfD party leader defends colleagues on Russia, China ｜ DPA: The leader of the far right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has defended the ...

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A Chinese firm is America’s favourite drone maker – except in Washington: Congress is weighing legislation that could kill much of DJI’s commercial business in ...

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