Blinken heads to China seeking to bridge seeral major divides
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is starting three days of talks with senior Chinese officials in Shanghai and Beijing this week with U.S.-China…
House passes $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan
1 of 2 | Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks to reporters Saturday after the House passed a long-sought $95 billion foreign aid…
US House approves aid package worth billions for Ukraine, Israel | Politics News
The Democratic-majority Senate is expected to vote on the bill next week, sending it to President Joe Biden to sign into law. The United States…
US Congress to vote on aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan: What’s the deal? | Politics
United States lawmakers are expected to vote on Saturday evening on three military aid packages for Ukraine, Israel and other allies in the Asia Pacific…
US navy flies aircraft through the Taiwan Strait a day after US-China defense chiefs hold rare talks
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated Press Christopher BodeenPublished Apr 17, 2024 • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering…
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida addresses Congress
WASHINGTON — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addressed U.S. lawmakers at the Capitol on Thursday, urging them to consider the importance of global commitments at a…
China sanctions 2 U.S. defense companies and says they support arms sales to Taiwan
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China’s Xi says outside interference can’t stop reunion with Taiwan | Xi Jinping News
In meeting with former Taiwanese president, Xi Jinping stresses ‘historical trend of reunion of the country and family’. Chinese President Xi Jinping has met former…
Week in pictures: An earthquake in Taiwan to Ramadan prayers in Jerusalem
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Taiwan searches for 18 still missing after Wednesday’s quake | Earthquakes News
Strict building codes and widespread public disaster awareness appear to have staved off a major catastrophe. Rescuers in Taiwan are continuing their search for 18…
Two Australians missing as Taiwanese rescuers try to reach scores trapped in tunnels after quake
In short: Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says two Australians are among the dozens of people missing from the magnitude-7.2 earthquake on Wednesday. Taiwanese rescuers are working…
Taiwan earthquake rescues | Earthquakes
NewsFeedHundreds of tourists have been located safely in Taiwan, a day after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the island. Despite hundreds of aftershocks, rescue efforts…
Taiwan says 1,000 injured in earthquake, rescue efforts focus on Hualien | Earthquakes News
The quake struck on Wednesday morning and was the strongest to hit the island in 25 years. The search for survivors of Taiwan’s strongest earthquake…
Taiwan earthquake aftershock concerns | Earthquakes
NewsFeedAs crews begin to demolish buildings left standing precariously after Taiwan’s 7.2 magnitude earthquake, residents say they worry about a night of aftershocks. Already, over…
Deadly earthquake topples buildings in Taiwan
Buildings have been toppled in Taiwan after it was hit by its most powerful earthquake in 25 years. Source link
Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Taiwan as buildings collapse, people trapped
1 of 4 | A massive earthquake measuring 7.4 magnitude rocked much of Taiwan on Wednesday, collapsing dozens of buildings, as other structures tilted on…
Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Taiwan as injuries, damage reported
1 of 3 | Passengers wait below a screen broadcasting a subway train suspension announcement following a magnitude 7.4 earthquake Wednesday morning local time near…
Japan, Taiwan, Philippines issue tsunami alerts after major earthquake | Weather News
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Japan Meteorological Agency warns of 3 metre waves (9.8 ft)after 7.7-magnitude quake. Taiwan has been jolted by its biggest earthquake in a…
Biden and Xi hold first discussions since November, talk Taiwan and tech | Joe Biden News
United States President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have had their first direct conversation since November, with officials describing their talk as…
Q&A: Taiwan whistleblower Rex How on the challenge of generational change | Politics News
Taipei, Taiwan – Eleven years ago, Rex How, writer, publisher, translator, editor, and then-cultural adviser to the Kuomintang (KMT) government of President Ma Ying-jeou, made…