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Taiwan detects 24 Chinese aircraft, 6 navy vessels around it

Taiwan detects 24 Chinese aircraft, 6 navy vessels around it

The Taiwanese MND stated that fifteen of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central southwestern and eastern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).

13 November,2024 09:01 AM IST | Taipei | ANI
Canada passes motion rejecting China's claim over Taiwan's sovereignty

Canada passes motion rejecting China's claim over Taiwan's sovereignty

The Canadian House of Commons has unanimously passed a motion rejecting China's sovereignty claim over Taiwan, affirming that UN Resolution 2758 does not affect Taiwan's political status or participation in international organisations.

08 November,2024 02:14 PM IST | Ottawa
Kong-rey causes major damage; two killed, 515 injured in Taiwan

Kong-rey causes major damage; two killed, 515 injured in Taiwan

As of Friday morning, strong winds and heavy rain from the storm had caused two deaths, injured 515 people and left four others unaccounted for, reported the Central Emergency Operation Center (CEOC)

02 November,2024 07:59 AM IST | Taipei | Agencies
Taiwan closes schools and offices as typhoon Kong-rey reaches east coast

Taiwan closes schools and offices as typhoon Kong-rey reaches east coast

Flights and train service have also been suspended and 8,600 people moved to shelters after typhoon Kong-rey was blowing at 184 km (114 miles) per hour with gusts of up to 227 km (141 miles) per hour

31 October,2024 03:08 PM IST | Taipei | AP
Singapore: Flight diverted due to cracked windshield

Singapore: Flight diverted due to cracked windshield

It had to divert after the windshield cracked mid-flight. The flight landed uneventfully at Taoyuan airport.

29 October,2024 07:48 AM IST | Singapore | Agencies
US approves $2bn in arms sales to Taiwan

US approves $2bn in arms sales to Taiwan

Taiwan’s presidential office on Saturday thanked Washington for greenlighting the potential arms sales.

27 October,2024 01:29 PM IST | Taipei | Agencies
Taiwan wants to join IMF to get financial protection from China

Taiwan wants to join IMF to get financial protection from China

The idea for Taiwan to join the IMF is to protect the democratically ruled island from a financial assault by China, which is determined to seize the island, by force if necessary.

26 October,2024 09:34 AM IST | Washington | AP
Elon Musk had secret talks with Putin: Report

Elon Musk had secret talks with Putin: Report

Was told to not activate his Starlink satellite internet service over Taiwan as a favour to China

26 October,2024 08:11 AM IST | Washington | Agencies
Taiwan urges China to recognise its independence amid rising tensions

Taiwan urges China to recognise its independence amid rising tensions

Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges China to recognise its independent existence and refrain from military provocations, stressing the importance of maintaining peace in the Taiwan Strait.

20 October,2024 05:10 PM IST | Taiwan
Taiwan military on high-alert

Taiwan military on high-alert

The exercises are part of Taiwan’s efforts to enhance its military preparedness and counter potential security threats from China

15 October,2024 09:25 AM IST | Taipei | Agencies

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