Kolkata, India – An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in India’s West Bengal state has triggered heightened concern across Asia, with several countries tightening screening measures at airports and border points to guard against potential spread. Regional Response Thailand has begun screening passengers at three international airports in Bangkok…
Taipei, Taiwan – On Sunday, December 25, 2026, thousands of spectators in Taipei and millions watching worldwide witnessed a breathtaking spectacle as famed climber Alex Honnold became the first person to free solo Taipei 101, one of the tallest skyscrapers on Earth. For 92 minutes, Honnold scaled the 1,667-foot (508-meter)…
The African Union has reaffirmed its adherence to the “One China” policy, rejecting any recognition of Taiwan’s independence, during a visit by China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, to the bloc’s headquarters in Addis Ababa on Thursday. Wang’s visit comes at a sensitive moment for the region, following Israel’s decision to…
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Thursday reaffirmed the island’s commitment to defending its sovereignty and enhancing its military capabilities in response to increased pressure from China, following large-scale Chinese missile and naval exercises. In a New Year’s address broadcast live from the presidential office in Taipei, Lai emphasized that the…
More than 3,300 residents in Taiwan have been evacuated from their homes as Tropical Storm Fung-Wong nears the island, bringing heavy rain and strong winds, according to Taiwan’s Central News Agency (CNA). The Central Weather Administration (CWA) reported that the slow-moving storm was located about 140 km (87 miles) southwest…