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US to give more security assistance to Taiwan soon: Pentagon chief: The United States will give additional security support to Taiwan, Defense Secretary Lloyd ...
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Gaza protests in the US are expanding: They are targeted and well organized: The student protests in the USA are expanding and are becoming increasingly better ...
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Why Do Millennials Feel Compelled To Write 'Lol' After Everything?: "I’ve transitioned to ‘haha’ instead of ‘lol’ because I read that 'lol' is millennial-coded."
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Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
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Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
- The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.
- The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.
- The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.
- Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
Joe Biden signs the bill that could ban TikTok in the United States: The bill that will force a sale or ban of TikTok in the United States is now law.
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Quick Glance: What Lies Ahead for TikTok in the US?
- The US Senate has unanimously approved a bill that could potentially lead to the banning of TikTok within nine months, unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, withdraws from the video-sharing app due to concerns about national security threats.
- President Joe Biden has confirmed his intention to sign the legislation on Wednesday.
- ByteDance acquired the well-known karaoke app Musical.ly and rebranded it as TikTok back in 2017. It has become one of the fastest-growing applications in the United States, boasting 150 million monthly subscribers.
U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 1.6%: U.S. economic growth slowed in the first part of the year, falling short of economists’ expectations.
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US births retreat after pandemic-era growth: The number of births in the United States fell by 2% in 2023 from the previous year, driven in part by a marked ...
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Quick Glance: Decline in US Births, Teen Births at Record Low: CDC
- The overall number of births in the United States dropped in 2023 as teenage births reached a record low, according to new provisional federal data published early Thursday.
- Between 2015 and 2020, there was an average decrease in the number of births by 2% per year, including a 4% decline from 2019 to 2020.
- There was a slight increase in births by 1% from 2020 to 2021, and the number remained generally stable from 2021 to 2022, according to the report.
Family of man killed when Chicago police fired 96 times during traffic stop file wrongful death suit
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Seizing Russian funds: the USA is tinkering with international law: Congress authorizes President Biden to seize Russian dollar reserves for the reconstruction ...
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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.
Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers
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Quick Glance: Biden Grants Overtime Pay to 4 Million US Workers
- The Biden administration unveiled a rule requiring employers to pay overtime premiums to an estimated 4 million salaried workers earning less than $1,128 per week.
- The salary threshold will be automatically adjusted every three years to reflect changes in average earnings.
- The rule does not affect overtime requirements for hourly workers.
- The new rule is expected to face legal challenges, with many businesses expressing concerns about economic uncertainty and labor shortages.
Taiwan 2024 GDP forecast is 3.29% | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 14:16
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China seeks capability to seize Taiwan by 2027 | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 15:53
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Biden signs aid package with $17B for Israel, $1B extra humanitarian aid for Gazans
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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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Featured photo: Buddha statue loses head in Taiwan quake | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 14:52
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A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book: NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book ...
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Apple moves closer to China despite supply chain shifts: TAIPEI -- Apple is deepening its ties with China even as it further expands production in Southeast Asia ...
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Taiwan to remove points system for foreign, overseas compatriot students - Focus Taiwan
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China should have confidence to talk to us: Taiwan’s president-elect: China should have the confidence to talk to Taiwan’s legally elected government ...
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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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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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Chinese student jailed for stalking activist over Boston campus fliers: Prosecutors say Xiaolei Wu, 26, harassed his victim, who was also from China ...
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US court sentences Chinese citizen to prison for threatening person who promoted democracy in China
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Newly-appointed Taiwan's top China affairs chief touted as 'pragmatic' - Focus Taiwan
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Taiwan launches tourism promotion campaign in Singapore | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 16:02
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President Tsai lauds inauguration of Changhua offshore wind farms - Focus Taiwan: President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Thursday said a completed 900-megawatt (MW) ...
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Indie bands play Taiwan Beats Showcase in US | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 16:11
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Taipei Fubon Bank launches Earth Day activities | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 09:33
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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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Japanese school launches donation drive for Taiwan quake victims | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 17:59
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Rescue of flying fox marks big step in megabat conservation: Agency - Focus Taiwan
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Number of black-faced spoonbills in Taiwan falls for first time - Focus Taiwan: The number of black-faced spoonbills wintering in Taiwan fell for the first time ...
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Taiwan headline news - Focus Taiwan: The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Thursday are as follows:
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Quick Glance: Taiwan: Successful Earthquake Preparedness
- Taiwan, situated in a seismically active area, faces frequent earthquakes, particularly along the scenic rural east coast.
- Following past earthquakes, Taiwan revised building codes and strengthened disaster management laws to be better prepared for future events.
- Response to earthquakes has improved, with enhanced coordination between government units and non-governmental organizations in disaster areas.
- Taiwan has also bolstered the resilience of its communication networks to effectively respond to potential attacks or natural disasters.
Being a broken record will not help China | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 20:03
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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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President Biden signed a $95.3 billion package of aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan on Wednesday, after months of gridlock that put the centerpiece of his ...
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New Taipei MRT Circular Line quake recovery period estimated to be 1 year | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 19:42
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Orsted completes 1st phase of southwest Taiwan wind farm | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 17:53
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New MAC head signals Lai's wish for stable cross-strait ties: Analysts - Focus Taiwan
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Legislative committee approves draft amendments easing naturalization rules - Focus Taiwan
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China opens air routes close to Taiwanese Islands : China has taken another step to exert its power across the Taiwan State Beijing has opened two new air routes ...
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April 3 Hualien quake had power of 39 atomic bombs | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 12:24
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Lady in green - Focus Taiwan: Actors perform a scene from 1/2 Q Theatre's "Who's in the Painting?" at a news conference promoting the 2024 Taiwan Traditional ...
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India sends 1st BrahMos cruise missiles to Philippines | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 18:00
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Bill cutting naturalization residency to 2 years clears Taiwan legislative committee | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 17:10
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Taiwan, South Korea want doubling of tourist exchanges | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 17:39
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Taiwan president-elect names new defense, foreign affairs ministers | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 12:13
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New Taipei ward chief indicted in alleged subsidized China trip case - Focus Taiwan
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Food, beverage revenue hits new high in Q1 - Focus Taiwan: Sales posted by the local food and beverage industry hit a new high in the first quarter of this year ...
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Taipei road upgrade aims to be model for pedestrian safety | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 16:29
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【台湾あれこれ】桃園メトロ空港線 24年版楽天モンキーズラッピング車両運行開始 - フォーカス台湾: 台北市と北部・新北市、桃園市を結ぶ桃園メトロ（MRT）は23日、空港線で沿線に本拠地のある台湾プロ野球、楽天モンキーズの選手やチアガールの写真などをラッピングした2024年版の特別車両の運行を開始した。
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Taiwan defense minister rejects fears of Chinese air attack on Presidential Office | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 15:16
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US report says 41 military personnel stationed in Taiwan: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Taiwan TPASS raises public transport use by 16% in 10 months | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 17:14
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Taiwan president-elect opens Touch Taiwan expo | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 16:54
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The tiny republic of San Marino is alarmingly friendly to Russia: Intelligence sources are concerned about the country, which is surrounded by Italy
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Senate passes military aid bill to Taiwan for Biden's signature | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 10:28
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A US strategy to trump China in SE Asia: The US can enhance trust and partnerships in Southeast Asia and change the region’s prevailing attitudes toward the ...
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China threatens more sanctions after duties on Taiwan polycarbonate | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 14:00
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Taiwan headline news - Focus Taiwan: The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Wednesday are as follows:
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Experts urge increased international cooperation in disaster prevention | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 15:39
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Taiwan’s Pegatron chair calls for ‘golden combination’ of energy sources | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 20:24
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Opinion | By Aiding Ukraine, Mike Johnson Makes America Great Again: No country on Earth has anywhere near the ability to project power around the world at so ...
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Taiwan wins 4 medals, including 1 gold, at 2024 Edison Awards - Focus Taiwan: Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) won four medals -- one ...
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Biden signs Israel, Ukraine, TikTok bill into law: TikTok vowed to legally challenge the measure if President Biden ultimately signed it into law.
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Beijing says US strengthening military ties with Taiwan will escalate tensions: Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin on Wednesday (April 24) said ...
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Japan struggles to nail down date for Biden-Kishida follow-up: WASHINGTON -- The U.S. has pushed back plans to hold crucial defense meetings with Japan that were ...
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Taiwan’s Lai Warns of ‘Severe’ Challenges for New Security Team: Taiwan’s incoming president warned his government faces a grim international environment as he ...
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Mitch McConnell blasts Tucker Carlson on aid package, criticizes Biden on Afghan withdrawal
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- Mitch McConnell celebrated new U.S. aid to Ukraine and blamed Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump for the delay.
- McConnell emphasized the importance of Ukraine aid, criticized Carlson and Trump for the delay, and praised the expected passage of the bill.
- He expressed support for Ukraine aid and highlighted the significance of supporting freedom-loving countries globally.
- McConnell expressed optimism about the GOP Senate nominees and confidence in winning the majority to transition into the role of majority leader.
Another Belgian MP falls victim to Chinese cyberattack: "I don't intend to give in and will continue to express my opinion on Taiwan and on the situation of ...
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Pentagon chief congratulates Prabowo on being elected President - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
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Taiwan hit by multiple earthquakes, at least 1000 aftershocks! Latest updates here
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How the Chinese state is hollowing out religion in Xinjiang: Our weekly podcast on China. This week our co-host travels to Xinjiang during Ramadan to see the ...
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TSMC's labor practices draw serious concern in Arizona — the company's new chip plant allegedly plagued by worker abuses
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Senate OKs $95 Billion for Ukraine, Israel & Taiwan: The U.S. Senate has approved a $95 billion foreign and military aid package to help Ukraine ...
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Partnership between China and Bahamas will see 'life-changing' eye surgeries, Darville says
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