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Biden inks €89 billion war aid package to support Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan After months of delays and hand-wringing, the US president celebrated a breakthrough, saying "we came together and we got it done." Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:04Published 5 hours ago

Senate Passes $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package Senate Passes $95 Billion , Foreign Aid Package. On April 23, the U.S. Senate voted 79-18 to approve foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, 'The Guardian' reports. . Today the Senate sends a.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 9 hours ago

US Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:53Published 11 hours ago

Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 00:28Published 14 hours ago

Taiwan Hit by Earthquake Sequence, 6.3 Magnitude Temblor Felt Across Region\| Oneindia News Following a devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake that claimed 14 lives, Taiwan was hit by a series of 80 earthquakes, with the strongest measuring 6.3 magnitude, centered in Hualien. Structural damage.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:29Published 2 days ago

U.S. House Passes Billion Dollar Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan \| Oneindia News Catch up on the latest news as the US House of Representatives approves a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine and Israel. Learn more about the details and implications of this significant.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:12Published 4 days ago

US House approves 89 billion euros aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan US House of Representatives approves 89 billion euros aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan overcoming months of internal discord. The vote was passed 311-112 votes. All amendments to the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:40Published 4 days ago

Elon Musk's India Visit, Myanmar People Flee to Thailand, China-Taiwan Update & More \| Oneindia News Check out the latest international news highlights in Episode 2 of Oneindia's International News Wrap. This edition covers Elon Musk's postponed visit to India, the influx of Myanmar refugees into.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 08:10Published 4 days ago

US House to vote on Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid package Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:37Published 5 days ago

House GOP Advances Aid Bills for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan House GOP Advances Aid Bills , for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. The foreign aid bills were advanced by a 9-3 vote, thanks to the help of four Democrats on the committee, CBS News reports. . Those.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 5 days ago

China-Taiwan tensions: Xi Jinping says nobody can stop 'family reunion' with Taiwan \| Oneindia Chinese President Xi Jinping conveyed to former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou on Wednesday that external interference would not impede the "family reunion" between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:11Published 2 weeks ago

Rescue teams in Taiwan search for survivors in rockslide following quake Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:26Published 3 weeks ago

Taiwan Earthquake: 18 Still Missing, Local Businesses Struggle, Tourism Impacted \| Oneindia News Following a devastating earthquake in Taiwan, rescuers work tirelessly to locate 18 individuals still missing. Meanwhile, the earthquake's impact extends to local businesses, with tourism taking a.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:12Published 3 weeks ago

Taiwan earthquake traps tourists as rescue operations continue in Hualien Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:40Published 3 weeks ago

Taiwan Earthquake: Taipei 101, Taiwan tallest skyscraper survived amid tilting buildings \| Oneindia The recent 7.2 magnitude earthquake shook Taiwan, leaving widespread devastation in its path. Amidst the chaos, one structure stood resilient: Taipei 101, formerly the world's tallest.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:33Published 3 weeks ago

Taiwan earthquake: Taiwan condemns 'shameless' China's thanks for global sympathy on quake\| Oneindia Taiwan lashed out at China on Thursday, branding Beijing's deputy ambassador to the United Nations as "shameless" for expressing gratitude to the international community following a powerful earthquake.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:08Published 3 weeks ago

Taiwan Earthquake: Two Indians Missing in the Quake-Hit Area, Search Operation Underway \| Oneindia Stay updated with the latest developments as two Indians are reported missing following a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake that rocked Taiwan. With nine casualties and hundreds injured, rescue teams.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:15Published 3 weeks ago

Rescuers in Taiwan search for those missing after major earthquake as death toll rises to 10 Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:29Published 3 weeks ago

Taiwan Earthquake: Watch 3 nurses bravely protect babies in hospital during earthquake \| Oneindia As Taiwan upped its rescue operation to search for dozens of people still missing in its strongest earthquake in a quarter century, a heartwarming video of nurses protecting the newborns has surfaced.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:02Published 3 weeks ago

Families shelter in tents after fierce earthquake rattled Taiwan Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:51Published 3 weeks ago

Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years kills 9 people, 50 missing Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:41Published 3 weeks ago

Taiwan Earthquake: Rescuers continue search efforts for missing individuals\| Earthquake \| Oneindia Rescuers searched Thursday for dozens of people still out of contact a day after Taiwan's strongest earthquake in a quarter century damaged buildings, caused multiple rockslides and killed nine people... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:35Published 3 weeks ago

Taiwanese TV presenter reports an earthquake live as it shakes her studio Taiwan’s SETTV captured the moment a 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit on Wednesday morning live as anchorwomen described strong shaking while trying to keep their balance. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

Japan Rocked By 6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Day After Taiwan Tremor, Tsunami Unlikely \| Oneindia Seismic activity continues in the Pacific as Japan is struck by a magnitude 6 earthquake off Honshu's east coast. Despite no tsunami warning, the event follows Taiwan's recent quake, emphasising the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:01Published 3 weeks ago

Taiwan Earthquake: Injuries Exceed 1000, Efforts Continue to Rescue Trapped \| Oneindia News Taiwan reels from its strongest quake in 25 years, claiming nine lives, injuring over 1,000, and leaving many stranded. The 7.4 magnitude quake struck near Hualien, causing extensive damage and.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:01Published 3 weeks ago

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India-US relationship goes over the moon The two sides also stepped up cooperation in the critical semiconductor manufacturing field currently dominated by Taiwan, South Korea, and China, with a slew of US companies pledging investment in.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 22, 2023
Sunak rejects calls from Truss to fast-track Taiwan's entry to trading bloc Rishi Sunak has rejected Liz Truss's calls for Taiwan to be fast-tracked into a trans-Pacific trading bloc. Sky News - Published on May 17, 2023
Dig at Liz Truss over Taiwan visit where she will tell West to 'get real' on military aid The Government has taken a swipe at Liz Truss ahead of a high-profile trip to Taiwan where she is set to urge a tougher line towards China. Sky News - Published on May 14, 2023

Truss to visit Taiwan in 'solidarity' over increasing threats from China Liz Truss will visit Taiwan next week to give a speech about democracy in the face of "increasingly aggressive behaviour from China". Sky News - Published on May 9, 2023
Taiwan claims China is getting ready to 'launch a war' China seems to be getting "ready to launch a war" against Taiwan, according to a senior politician from the island nation. Sky News - Published on April 12, 2023
Taiwanese rush to buy anti-Xi Jinping badge of Winnie the Pooh being punched People in Taiwan are rushing to buy anti-Xi Jinping badges being worn by their air force pilots. Sky News - Published on April 11, 2023

US and Philippines holding biggest combat drills in decades after China-Taiwan standoff The US and the Philippines are holding their largest combat drills in decades after China conducted mock air and sea attacks off the coast of Taiwan. Sky News - Published on April 11, 2023
China and Taiwan ships stand-off near sensitive buffer zone Nearly 20 military ships - about 10 Chinese and 10 Taiwanese - are involved in a stand-off near the Taiwan Strait's sensitive median line, Reuters reports. Sky News - Published on April 9, 2023
China begins military drills near Taiwan - after island's leader met with US speaker China has begun three days of military exercises around Taiwan in retaliation for a meeting between the US House of Representatives speaker and the president of the self-ruled island claimed by.. Sky News - Published on April 8, 2023
Taiwan faces 'unprecedented challenges' as US welcomes president despite China's warnings Taiwan's peace and democracy are facing "unprecedented challenges", its president has said, on a visit to the US which will anger China. Sky News - Published on April 5, 2023

Setback for Taiwan as Honduras abandons it in favour of China Honduras has cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan so it can begin a relationship with China. Sky News - Published on March 26, 2023
Russian invasion of Ukraine and China's aggression over Taiwan threaten to create a world 'defined by danger', PM warns Russia's war in Ukraine and China's aggression over Taiwan threaten to create a world "defined by danger, disorder and division", the UK prime minister has warned. Sky News - Published on March 13, 2023
Dwight Howard Ejected After Wild Skirmish In Taiwan League Game Former NBA star Dwight Howard was ejected from a Taiwan basketball league game over the weekend ... after members from both teams got into a wild skirmish on the court. It all went down on Sunday ..... TMZ.com - Published on February 22, 2023	Taiwan invasion by China would cause 'major blow to high-tech supply chain' If China invaded Taiwan there would be major impacts across the global high-tech supply chain "in weeks", according to the chief executive of one of the most important companies involved in making.. Sky News - Published on January 19, 2023
The remote place with a unique insight into a potentially perilous standoff We set off before dawn to drive to Taiwan's most southern point. Sky News - Published on January 19, 2023	China 'more likely' to invade Taiwan and attack could come in 2027 - island's foreign minister Taiwan's foreign minister has said he believes China is now "more likely" to invade Taiwan to distract from leader Xi Jinping's domestic problems. Sky News - Published on January 18, 2023
Taiwan will extend length of compulsory military service amid growing pressure from China Taiwan is preparing to extend the length of compulsory military service from four months to one year, according to a senior government official. Sky News - Published on December 27, 2022	China launches its largest incursion into Taiwan's air defence zone China has launched its largest incursion yet into Taiwan's air defence zone, the Taiwanese government has said. Sky News - Published on December 26, 2022
MPs to visit Taiwan in move likely to anger China MPs on a prominent Commons committee are visiting Taiwan this week, in a move likely to anger Beijing amid strained UK relations with China. Sky News - Published on November 29, 2022	Eye on trade ties, Taiwan minister to visit next week IndiaTimes - Published on October 31, 2022
China thanks Elon Musk for Taiwan tweet - but Taipei insists 'our freedom is not for sale' China's ambassador to the US has thanked Elon Musk for his suggestions on the future of Taiwan but reiterated Beijing's call for "peaceful reunification" for the island. Sky News - Published on October 10, 2022	War with China 'absolutely not an option', says Taiwan's leader Armed confrontation between Taiwan and China is "absolutely not an option", Taiwan's president has said. Sky News - Published on October 10, 2022
Elon Musk proposes China-Taiwan 'solution', days after his Russia-Ukraine 'peace plan poll' Elon Musk has suggested making Taiwan a "special administrative zone" similar to Hong Kong, just days after floating a "peace plan" he said could end Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Sky News - Published on October 8, 2022	India, Taiwan need to join hands to fend off "expansion of autocracy": Taiwanese envoy IndiaTimes - Published on October 2, 2022
US forces 'would defend Taiwan' in face of Chinese invasion, Joe Biden says in candid interview American President Joe Biden has said US forces would defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion - his strongest words yet on the issue. Sky News - Published on September 19, 2022	Hundreds stranded and buildings collapse as Taiwan is hit by powerful earthquake Taiwan has been rocked by a powerful earthquake which toppled a three-storey building, stranded around 400 tourists on a mountainside and knocked part of a passenger train off its tracks. Sky News - Published on September 18, 2022
Taiwan beauty queen caught in China row at Malaysia event IndiaTimes - Published on September 15, 2022	Taiwanese businessman offers $1bn to train up 'civilian warriors' and 'common folk' marksmen One of Taiwan's richest men has promised to put forward one billion Taiwanese dollars to train up a defence force, made up of "civilian warriors" and "common folk" marksmen, to help protect against a.. Sky News - Published on September 2, 2022
"Coercive or Unilateral" action to change status quo will undermine common security: India at UNSC amid Taiwan tensions IndiaTimes - Published on August 23, 2022	'Indescribable' pressure: Taiwan thanks Navy amid China tensions Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has visited sailors in the island's navy to thank them for their efforts amid days of war games and military drills by China, calling the pressure they had faced.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 19, 2022
Could a DNA test resolve the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose mystery? Thursday (August 18) marked the 77th death anniversary of Netaji, who -- notwithstanding the mystery surrounding his demise -- is widely believed to have died in a plane crash in Taiwan. IndiaTimes - Published on August 19, 2022	China announces new military drills as more US politicians visit Taiwan China has announced more military drills around Taiwan as a number of US politicians visited the island nation. Sky News - Published on August 15, 2022

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