US President Joe Biden approved a $567 million military aid package for Taiwan, aiming to bolster the island's defense amid rising tensions with China.
Teens sentenced in New Taipei school murder case
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A teenager who stabbed and killed his classmate at a New Taipei high school in December 2023 was sentenced to nine years in prison on Monday (Sept. 30).
Biden approves $725 million in defence support for Taiwan, White House says
Beijing has repeatedly demanded that Washington stop selling weapons to Taipei. Read more at straitstimes.com.
U.S. announces $567 million military aid package for Taiwan
The order means the U.S. will directly ship its own weapon stocks to Taiwan, a move it has employed often to support Ukraine’s war effort.
Winners of This Year’s Tang Prize Honored at Taipei Ceremony – TaiwanPlus News
The winners of Taiwan's biennial Tang Prize have been gathered in Taipei to be receive awards for exceptional research in four categories: sustainable development, biopharmaceutical science, sinology ...
Arrests as Prosecutors Expand Taipei Mall Corruption Probe – TaiwanPlus News
Police have made fresh arrests as prosecutors expand their probe into a corruption case centered on a Taipei shopping mall in which the city's former mayor Ko Wen-je has also been implicated.
Biden Approves $567 Million in Defense Support for Taiwan, White House Says
(Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday approved $567 million in defense support for Taiwan, the White House said, the latest move by the United States to boost the island's military in the ...
Intensifying Typhoon Krathon forecast to hit Taiwan’s populated west coast
TAIPEI: Taiwan issued a land warning on Monday (Sep 30) ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Krathon which is expected to intensify and cross the island's densely populated west coast bringing torrential rain and strong winds.
Taiwan detects 9 Chinese military aircraft, 4 PLAN vessels near its territory
The Ministry of National Defence (MND) stated that it detected nine Chinese military aircraft and four naval vessels around Taiwan between 6 am (local time) on Sunday and 6 am (local time) on Monday.
Suteepat reigns in Taipei
Taipei: Suteepat Prateeptienchai put the finishing touches to a classy wire-to-wire win at the Yeangder TPC in Taiwan on Sunday after signing off with a three-under-par 69 for a two-shot victory.
The Various Keys to Saving Taiwan
Japan’s cooperation is vital for U.S. support in defending Taiwan. U.S. Action: Swift and decisive U.S. intervention is crucial, but avoiding conflict is the best strategy. China’s Challenges: China’s economic issues may limit its capacity for future conflicts.
Taiwan issues land warning ahead of Typhoon Krathon
Typhoon Krathon is forecast to hit the major port city of Kaohsiung early on Oct 2. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Scores from the LPGA Tour Walmart NW Arkansas Championship Presented by P&G on Sunday2Haeji Kang (Korea Republic)71-1Bianca Pagdanganan (Philippines)691Jeongeun Lee6 (Korea Republic)712Danielle Kang ( ...
Taiwan detects China’s test-firing of missiles
Taiwan's Defense Ministry says it detected multiple waves of missile firings within China, days after Beijing said it successfully fired an intercontinental ballistic missile.
Asian Tour: Suteepat holds off Caitlin charge to claim wire-to-wire win in Taiwan
Thai golfer shoots three-under-par 69 to finish two shots clear of the field at Linkou International Golf and Country Club.
Two detained in Core Pacific City scandal
The two were among 10 defendants accused of corruption by allegedly giving preferential treatment to Core Pacific City Co (京華城) during TPP Chairman Ko Wen-je’s (柯文哲) tenure as Taipei mayor and ...