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‘You’re the chief now’: Lavish welcome for Albanese in Kokoda: Greeted by tribal chants and pounding drums, Albanese arrived in Kokoda Village for an extravagant ...
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Earthquakes of magnitude 6, 6.3 strike eastern Taiwan - Focus Taiwan: Two earthquakes of magnitude 6.0 and 6.3 struck central Hualien County in eastern Taiwan at ...
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Fresh Support: The Bloomberg Open, Asia Edition: Good morning. US House approves $95 billion in foreign aid. China is front and center of gold’s rally ...
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Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Magnitude 5.9 earthquake rattles east Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 22, 2024 22:16
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Australia Plans $32 Billion Defense Boost to Face New Risks: Australia has pledged to increase spending on its military forces by A$50.3 billion ($32 billion) ...
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Conflicts drive global military spending to record high: War in Ukraine and tensions in Middle East and Asia lead to 7% increase in worldwide defence expenditure ...
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Quick Glance: Global Military Spending Hits Historic High in 2023
- Global military spending hit a record high of $2.443 billion in 2023 after a 7% increase, as per a report.
- Military expenditure rose consistently over nine years in all regions due to worsening peace and security globally.
- Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK saw significant spikes in their military spending.
- Israel notably increased its military spending significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly a major offensive in Gaza in 2023.
Taiwan’s biggest 7-Eleven opens in Tainan | Taiwan News | Apr. 20, 2024 15:41
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Thousands mark Anzac Day in Australia and New Zealand: Thousands gathered across Australia and New Zealand on Thursday at Anzac Day services to commemorate those ...
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Musk decries Australian court 'censorship' of X terror posts: Elon Musk lashed out at Australia's prime minister on Tuesday after a court ordered his social ...
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Quick Glance: Musk criticizes Australian court 'censorship' of terror posts
- Elon Musk lashed out at Australia's prime minister after a court ordered his social media company X to take down footage of an alleged terrorist attack in Sydney.
- X was directed to temporarily hide posts showing video of the incident where a teenager was charged with terrorism for knifing an Assyrian priest and others.
- Musk questioned whether the Prime Minister should have jurisdiction over the entire internet and emphasized the importance of free speech.
- The incident sets up a new conflict between major internet platforms and countries and nonprofits seeking more oversight of the content hosted on them.
Australia PM calls Musk 'arrogant billionaire' after court orders X to hide church stabbing posts
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Papua New Guinea leader responds to Biden comment, saying nation undeserving of cannibalism label
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Quick Glance: Biden's Controversial Cannibalism Remark Offends PNG Leader
- US President Joe Biden's remarks about his uncle's fate in Papua New Guinea during World War II offended Prime Minister James Marape, causing a diplomatic rift.
- Marape's statement highlighted that Biden seemed to suggest his uncle was consumed by cannibals, challenging the nation's reputation.
- During Australian PM Albanese's visit to PNG, he emphasized the strong defense ties and partnership between the two countries.
- White House press secretary Jean-Pierre defended Biden's comments, stressing the significance of honoring his uncle's sacrifice for the country.
S’pore launches final Invincible-class submarine in Germany: The 70m-long Inimitable is the last of four that the Navy ordered from ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems.
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Long-awaited aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan poised to pass US Congress: Billions of dollars in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan should easily win ...
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Chinese hackers are constantly targeting critical infrastructure in the U.S., FBI Director says
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Quick Glance: Cyber Threats from China Targeting US Critical Infrastructure
- According to FBI Director Christopher Wray, Chinese hackers are continuously seeking to infiltrate the computer systems of U.S. water treatment facilities and energy grids to induce panic.
- Wray claimed that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has allocated significant resources to an offensive cyber program that surpasses those of all other major nations combined.
- Wray primarily focused on the China threat concerning critical infrastructure but was also questioned about TikTok, the social media platform facing potential banning in the U.S. if ByteDance does not comply.
- The FBI director emphasizes that the threat is not merely a long-term concern anymore but could materialize by 2027, as indicated by a recent assessment from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence suggesting a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan before the decade ends.
The 'Future Made in Australia' plan for solar panels relies on a crucial ingredient: Help from China
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Australian PM Albanese’s Poll Struggles Persist Even After Industry Push: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is struggling to build support for his ...
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Australian PM calls X's fight against removal of church stabbing posts 'extraordinary'
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Ukraine Aid: House Advances Bill Including Tik Tok Ban With Democrats’ Help: The US House advanced a long-stalled $95 billion aid package for Ukraine ...
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83 aftershocks felt Tuesday morning in Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 23, 2024 10:42
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TSMC will charge more for chips made outside of Taiwan, possibly making devices more expensive
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Hualien's Shoufeng Township hit by magnitude 5.9 earthquake - Focus Taiwan: Central Hualien County continued to be rattled by successive earthquakes Monday night ...
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Nationals’ nuclear climate policy puts Australia’s Paris deal in doubt: Nationals leader David Littleproud has conceded turning to nuclear power would mean ...
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China wants ability to invade Taiwan by 2027, U.S. admiral says: TOKYO -- China aims to have the capability to invade Taiwan by 2027, Adm. John Aquilino ...
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Taiwan’s Nymphia Wind sashays to victory in ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ | Taiwan News | Apr. 20, 2024 17:46
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Biden signs aid package with $17B for Israel, $1B extra humanitarian aid for Gazans
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The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives passed the first in a series of bills in a $95 billion legislative package providing security assistance ...
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Billions of dollars in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan advanced in the US Senate, heading for a final vote after the House of Representatives ...
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China says US military aid bill for Taiwan 'sends wrong signal' | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 10:59
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Australian Journalist Says She Was Pushed Out of India: Avani Dias said that she had been denied a visa renewal for weeks because of her reporting on the Sikh ...
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TSMC Q1 profit rises 9%, beats market expectations: Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC posted a 9% rise in first-quarter net profit on Thursday that beat market ...
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Quick Glance: TSMC Forecasts Q2 Growth Due to 'Insatiable' AI Demand
- TSMC, the world's largest chipmaker, forecasts a potential up to 30% increase in sales in the second quarter, driven by strong demand for semiconductors used in artificial intelligence (AI).
- The CEO of TSMC emphasized the insatiable demand for energy-efficient computing power for AI applications, stating that almost all AI innovators are collaborating with the company.
- Benefiting from the AI wave, TSMC expects revenue from AI servers to surpass 20% by 2028. The company anticipates that strong demand for its 3nm and 5nm technologies will support business in the second quarter of 2024.
- Forecasts for 2024 indicate TSMC's positive outlook, with expectations of revenue rising in the low- to mid-20% range. Despite sluggish smartphone demand, the company remains optimistic about the future due to the ongoing demand for advanced chip technologies.
Australia Plans IRA-Style Act to Drive Green Manufacturing Tilt: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese plans an Inflation Reduction Act-style program to ...
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Quick Glance: PM unveils ambitious plan to boost local manufacturing
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled an ambitious plan to boost local manufacturing and supercharge Australia's economic growth.
- He announced the upcoming introduction of a 'Future Made in Australia Act' to enhance investment, job creation, and economic opportunities.
- Albanese emphasized the importance of government support for the domestic industry and competing with other countries offering similar subsidies.
- Albanese's plan has been welcomed by various bodies, while Opposition Leader Peter Dutton deemed it unachievable.
Taiwan 2024 GDP forecast is 3.29% | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 14:16
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Indigenous artist Archie Moore first Australian to win top prize at Venice Biennale
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Quick Glance: Historic Victory for Archie Moore at the Venice Biennale
- Australia secures gold at the Venice Biennale, known as the 'Olympics of the art world' and the oldest international art biennial.
- Archie Moore, a First Nations artist, is honored with the prestigious Golden Lion for the best national pavilion - a first for an Australian.
- Transforming the traditional white cube of the Australia pavilion, Moore created a massive family tree using blackboard paint and chalk over the past two months.
- Following the Biennale closure, the installation will be reproduced at QAGOMA in Brisbane in November.
AI luminaries to attend Computex 2024: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Albanese’s latest plan is triggering elite economists. Don’t listen to them: Despite our expensive subsidies for property investors, commentators who have made ...
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Australia Reporter Leaves India, Citing Visa Troubles, Video Ban: The South Asia bureau chief for Australia’s ABC News left India after she said she faced ...
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A good catch - Focus Taiwan: Fishermen in Yilan County's Su'ao Township show off their "First Tuna Catch of the Year," a 2.53-meter-long bluefin tuna weighing ...
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Taiwan to remove all statues of Chinese dictator Chiang Kai-Shek who stood for 'One China' policy
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Google to expand hardware R&D team in Taiwan: NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan -- Google is expanding its research and development hub for hardware in Taiwan as the ...
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Heatwave hits southern Taiwan, 39.7 C high in Tainan | Taiwan News | Apr. 21, 2024 17:03
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Musk’s war with Australia: Coalition pushes compulsory age limits for social media
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Australia News Today: Global Economy Warning, Inflation Data in Focus: Good morning and welcome back, it’s Ainsley here with all the news you need to start the ...
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Featured photo: Buddha statue loses head in Taiwan quake | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 14:52
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Year-end bonuses in Taiwan average NT$77,348 for 2023: DGBAS - Focus Taiwan: Employees in Taiwan received average year-end bonuses of about NT$77,348 (US$2 ...
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Taiwan's Lai poised to build on Tsai's Southeast Asia outreach: JAKARTA -- Taiwanese President-elect Lai Ching-te will be looking to build on predecessor Tsai ...
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TSMC's shares slide nearly 7% in Taipei on global chip outlook concerns: TSMC's Taipei-listed shares tumbled 6.7% on Friday following the company's first-quarter ...
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Sydney knife attack hero welcome to stay in Australia, PM says: A French national who confronted a knife-wielding attacker during a rampage in a mall in the ...
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China's foreign minister says major powers should avoid rivalry in South Pacific: China's foreign minister Wang Yi on Saturday said the South Pacific region ...
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Taiwanese, Tibetan students protest Chinese envoy's speech at Harvard - Focus Taiwan
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Taiwan’s TSMC expects 6% sales increase in Q2 | Taiwan News | Apr. 19, 2024 11:01
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Singapore army officer honours late father by engraving name on prestigious British sword award
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TSMC Will Charge Its Customers More for US-Made Chips: US-made chips will be more expensive than those made in Taiwan, and customers will have to pay extra for ...
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Taiwan's pet cats outnumbered newborns in 2023 | Taiwan News | Apr. 15, 2024 13:30
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Australia news LIVE: Polling shows Labor vote drops to new low; Coalition rift emerges over Dutton’s nuclear plans
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Injured eastern grass owl released back to the wild: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Security guard stabbed in Bondi attack could become permanent resident after PM intervention
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77% of young Taiwanese willing to fight for country | Taiwan News | Apr. 22, 2024 14:12
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Taipei ranked world's 16th smartest city | Taiwan News | Apr. 16, 2024 15:12
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US ‘considering’ end to Assange prosecution bid: Cryptic Biden hint came ahead of April 16 deadline for next step in extradition case
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Quick Glance: Contemplating Prosecution Cessation for Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange
- President Joe Biden is contemplating Australia's request to cease the long-standing U.S. effort to prosecute Wikileaks founder Julian Assange for revealing American classified documents.
- There is a disparity in the treatment of Assange and Manning, with Obama shortening Manning's sentence while Assange remains under indictment. Supporters of Assange argue he is a journalist protected by the First Amendment who exposed U.S. military misconduct in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Blinken says genocide in Xinjiang is ongoing in report ahead of China visit: WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - Beijing is continuing to commit genocide and crimes ...
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Damien Guerot, who fought off Bondi Junction attacker with bollard, to be granted permanent residency, lawyer says
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Quick Glance: French 'Bollard Man' Granted Permanent Residency After Heroic Act
- The French man known as 'bollard man' for bravely confronting Joel Cauchi during a stabbing attack in Bondi Junction will be granted permanent residency by the federal government, as confirmed by his lawyer.
- A widely circulated video on social media captured Damien Guerot holding a shopping center bollard to stop the knife-wielding Cauchi, leading to the decision to grant him permanent residency.
- His lawyer, Belinda Robinson, mentioned that the official documentation for his permanent residency was expected to arrive soon, following an online petition to recognize his heroic actions.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton commended Mr. Guerot for his extraordinary bravery and willingness to protect others in danger, highlighting his character as an example of the values they cherish.
'Bollard Man': Hero who confronted stabber promised Australia visa: The Prime Minister has told "Bollard Man" Damien Guerot he can stay in the country as long as ...
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Taiwan submarine project chief quits, ministry says plans to proceed
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Taiwan's Tang Chia-hung wins gold at gymnastics' Doha World Cup - Focus Taiwan: Taiwanese gymnast Tang Chia-hung (唐嘉鴻) won a gold medal in the horizontal bar ...
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US House passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel & Taiwan : US House passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel & Taiwan. All three bills to ...
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Knife attack in Sydney: perpetrator had psychological problems: According to police, the man who attacked several people with a knife in Sydney was probably not ...
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20,000 sea urchins released near Taiwan's Penghu Islands | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 11:37
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'I'm loving a monster': Parents of Sydney attacker apologise after son kills six people
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Quick Glance: Bondi Junction Shopping Centre Stabbing Victims
- Faraz Tahir, 30, fatally stabbed while working as a security guard by Joel Cauchi, 40.
- Five women and one man were killed, including Tahir, 30.
- Victims identified include Faraz Tahir, Ashlee Good, Dawn Singleton, and Jade Young.
- Three individuals remain critical, eight are stable, and one victim has been discharged.
2 weather fronts to bring rain to Taiwan this week | Taiwan News | Apr. 22, 2024 16:33
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The US Is no longer the arsenal of democracy: For the first several decades after World War II, the United States championed free trade ...
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China's aviation regulator said it had opened new air routes to the Chinese cities of Xiamen and Fuzhou with flight paths situated very close to the ...
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Relief Rally: The Bloomberg Open, Europe Edition: Good morning. Stocks rise ahead of this week’s Big Tech earnings. The US House passes aid for Ukraine ...
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Taiwan to remove points system for foreign, overseas compatriot students - Focus Taiwan
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A US Navy patrol aircraft flew through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, just hours after a conversation between the Chinese and US defense chiefs ...
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The latest developments in the Taiwan conflict: Fighter jets, missiles, threatening gestures: Tensions between the communist People's Republic and the democratic ...
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Burmese community celebrates Buddha's birthday, New Year in New Taipei | Taiwan News | Apr. 21, 2024 20:06
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