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Topic: Taiwan

‘China has no right to represent Taiwan,’ says Taiwanese President in 1st National Day speech

William Lai Ching-te vows to resist annexation, maintain 'status quo of peace & stability across the Taiwan Strait' and pledges to cooperate with Beijing on various issues.

Taiwan security bodies ‘paying great attention’ to Hezbollah beeper explosions

Taiwan-based Gold Apollo said it did not manufacture the devices, that they were made by a Budapest company which has a licence to use its brand.

Canadian warship passes through Taiwan Strait in ‘routine transit’, China says it ‘undermines peace’

According to the Canadian Defense Ministry, the naval exercise was a 'reaffirmation of Canada's commitment to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific'.

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.

Taiwan hunkers down as Typhoon Gaemi strengthens; one dead, flights cancelled, work halted

According to weather authorities, Gaemi, expected to be the strongest storm to hit Taiwan in eight years, is set to make landfall on the northeast coast late Wednesday evening.

3-time Rwanda President Kagame storms to power with 99% votes & other global news you may have missed

New Delhi: Monday’s election in Rwanda came as no surprise. Three-time president Paul Kagame won with a landslide majority, winning 99.15 percent votes, and...

Taiwan says committed to strengthening defence after Trump comments

US is Taiwan’s most important international backer & arms supplier, despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties, and is bound by law to provide means for the island’s defence.

China threatens death penalty for ‘diehard’ Taiwan separatists

China, which views Taiwan as its own territory, has made no secret of its dislike of President Lai Ching-te who took office last month.

‘Modiji won’t be intimidated’ — Taiwan responds to China’s remarks on its ties with India

Earlier this month, Lai Ching-te, the President of Taiwan, congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his election victory, leading to an official protest from Beijing.

China protests Modi’s ‘closer ties with Taiwan’ response to Lai’s greetings on poll victory

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said ‘India has made serious political commitments and should resist Taiwan authorities’ political calculations.’

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Is Nepal having a Bangladesh moment? Gen Z protests more than social media ban

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s government is being called ‘Hatyara Sarkar’. Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has resigned, but the protests continue to intensify.

What happens to Haryana real estate agents now? Govt agency HSVP to act as broker, take commissions

Gurugram: Stirring a storm in Haryana's real estate circles, the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP)—the state's urban development agency—has taken on the role of...

Modi to address military brass next week; theaterisation & Op Sindoor on agenda for Kolkata conference

The Combined Commanders’ Conference (CCC) in Kolkata is also likely to see deliberations on the proposed 'Sudarshan Chakra' missile defence system.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?