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Topic: Taipei

US senators introduce bill to protect undersea cables near Taiwan from China

The bill mandates deployment of increased maritime surveillance, & greater international coordination to deter & respond to acts of undersea sabotage from Beijing.

Taiwan shows off new US tanks on second day of annual war games

M1A2T Abrams tanks are traditional weapons that, analysts say, will need to be increasingly protected against drones in future battles, given lessons from Ukraine war.

Taiwan reports Chinese balloon 1st time since April, calls it part of ongoing pressure campaign

The potential for China to use balloons for spying became a global issue last year when the United States shot down what it said was a Chinese surveillance balloon.

Typhoon Gaemi sweeps through northern Taiwan triggering floods, power cuts

Two people have been killed and half a million households affected. Gaemi is expected to enter China through the sea where it may cause torrential rain.

China’s military support for Russia to increase. For now it’s training, non-lethal assistance

Beijing sees a strong ally in Lula who has been a longtime proponent of an anti-US stance in international politics.

‘I am not Chinese, I am Taiwanese’: Conversations in Mandarin and how both cultures differ

As a Mandarin language student in Taipei, I am often told I add ‘R’s to words like a Beijinger. ‘That’s not how we say it in Taiwan,’ my teacher says.

Taiwan looks to India for stronger economic ties as it hopes to cut dependence on China

Taiwan is trying to push investments in semiconductor technology and mobile payments sector in India, says deputy minister Cheng-Mount Cheng.

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Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.