US-Taiwan

US Set to Continue Taiwan-Focused Policies After Presidential Election, Taiwanese Official Says

The United States will continue its supportive approach toward Taiwan regardless of the outcome of its presidential election, a senior Taiwanese security official stated on Wednesday, November 6. Amid a fiercely competitive race between Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic...
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Mount Fuji Sees First Snowfall After Longest-Ever Snowless Period in Japanese History

Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji has finally received its first snowfall of the season, marking the end of the mountain’s longest snow-free streak in recorded history. On Wednesday, November 6, photographs shared by local authorities and residents confirmed a thin layer...
Kim Yo-jong, North Korea

North Korea’s Kim Yo-jong Condemns U.S., Japan, and South Korea Drills as Justification for Nuclear Advancements

The Korean Peninsula, Kim Yo-jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, asserted that military exercises conducted by the United States, Japan, and South Korea necessitate North Korea’s continued nuclear development. Her remarks were disseminated by North Korea's...

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles Amid US Election Day, Fueling Regional Tensions and Concerns

North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at around 7:30 a.m., as confirmed by South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff. This latest salvo—Pyongyang's second launch within days—comes as the United States prepares to vote in its...
Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Taiwan’s Second Volunteer Fighter Dies in Ukraine, Sparking Further Concern Back Home

In a somber announcement, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Sunday, November 3, that a second Taiwanese volunteer soldier fighting in Ukraine has been killed amid the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The man, whose identity is being...
China Marriage Rate Continues to Decline

China’s Marriage Rate Continues to Decline in 2024, Reflecting Economic Worries and Changing Cultural Norms

As China continues to grapple with a shrinking population, new data from the Ministry of Civil Affairs reveals a significant decline in marriage registrations for the first nine months of 2024. Only 4.747 million couples registered their marriages nationwide during...
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Thousands Urged to Evacuate as Heavy Rains Threaten Western Japan with Floods and Landslides

Nearly 200,000 residents in western Japan were urged to evacuate on Saturday, November 2, as the remnants of Typhoon Kong-rey brought torrential rain and the risk of landslides and flooding. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued top-level alerts as heavy...
Surrogacy

China Surrogacy Abandonment: Chinese Woman’s Ordeal Sparks Outrage and Investigation

A 28-year-old woman acting as a surrogate in Chengdu, a city in southwestern China, has reportedly been left without support by the agency that engaged her for surrogacy. This case has ignited waves of criticism on Chinese social media, bringing...
North Korea new Hwasong-19 intercontinental ballistic missile

North Korea Unleashes Powerful New ICBM Test Amid Alleged Military Support for Russia

North Korea conducted a test of a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), dubbed the Hwasong-19, on Thursday. According to North Korean state media, this latest missile is "the world’s strongest strategic missile." The launch has intensified global tension, particularly...
Workers remove a tree that fell on top of a parked car in Yonghe District, New Taipei. Oct. 31, 2024

Typhoon Kong-rey Downgraded to Tropical Storm as It Moves Away from Taiwan

Typhoon Kong-rey, once one of the strongest storms to hit Taiwan in decades, was downgraded to a tropical storm on Friday as it moved east-northeast, departing from Taiwan’s coast. This downgrading brought relief after the storm caused significant damage and...
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