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WEBTaiwan News Taiwan questions two in probe into Hezbollah pagers Two people from Taiwanese companies were questioned as part of a probe into pagers that exploded while being used by Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon, investigators said today, as top officials insisted the devices were not from Taiwan.Questions and speculation have swirled over ...
Taiwan News - Taipei Times
WEBTaipei prosecutors yesterday questioned Core Pacific City (京華城) board chairman Chen Yu-kun (陳玉坤) about alleged bribes and kickbacks to Taipei City Government officials. Chen is one of the six identified suspects in the case along with former Taipei mayor and Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Ko Wen-je.
US closes in on US$567m defense deal for Taiwan - Taipei Times
WEB7 hours ago · The “delivery of non-mission-capable items inhibits the [defense department’s] ability to achieve established security cooperation goals and may lead to loss of partner confidence in the United States,” Defense News quoted the report as saying. In Taipei, Chieh Chung (揭仲), a researcher at the Taipei-based Association of Strategic ...
Taiwan earthquake with 7.4 magnitude is strongest in 25 years - CNN
WEBApr 4, 2024 · The 7.4 magnitude earthquake that killed at least nine people and injured hundreds Wednesday, is the strongest to hit Taiwan in 25 years. Over the last 50 years, the island has experienced a...
Strong Taiwan Quake Kills 9, Injures Hundreds - The New York Times
WEBApr 3, 2024 · The quake, which struck about 90 miles south-southwest of Taipei, was the second-deadliest in the island’s history, according to the U.S.G.S. and the Central Weather Administration.
Taiwan's legislature passes changes seen as ... - Associated Press News
WEBMay 28, 2024 · TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s opposition-controlled legislature passed changes on Tuesday that are seen as favoring China and diminishing the power of the island’s president, sparking protests by thousands of people.
Taiwan says 25 Chinese planes, 3 ships sent toward island - AP News
WEBTAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China sent 25 warplanes and three warships toward Taiwan on Wednesday morning, the island’s Defense Ministry said, as tensions remain high between Beijing and Taipei’s main backer Washington.
Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years kills at least 9 - NBC News
WEBApr 3, 2024 · A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Wednesday off the coast of Taiwan, killing at least four people in the island’s most powerful tremor in at least 25 years.
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan - CNN
WEBAug 3, 2022 · US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has departed Taipei’s Songshan airport, concluding a high-stakes visit to Taiwan that drew the ire of China. Pelosi urged continued US “solidarity” with the ...
Powerful Typhoon Gaemi hits Taiwan, expected to drench an already ... - CNN
WEBJul 25, 2024 · Taipei, Taiwan CNN —. A powerful typhoon made landfall in northeastern Taiwan early on Thursday, killing at least two people and injuring hundreds of others as authorities closed financial ...