‘TRAGEDY’: The air force has grounded all T-34C trainer aircraft as it investigates the cause of the crash that killed the pilots carrying out a simulated engine-failure exercise
The air force yesterday said that pilots reported no anomalies or malfunctions before a T-34C trainer aircraft crashed at an air base in Kaohsiung while carrying out a simulated engine-failure exercise earlier in the day.Following the crash yesterday morning, killing two pilots, the air force ground
The National Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology yesterday showcased its locally developed variants of the Vision 60 robotic patrol dog, which it plans to deploy on the nation’s outlying territories in the South China Sea.The variants were produced under the Joint Lab project — created by
Kenyan President William Ruto yesterday defended the opening of an Ebola quarantine center for US nationals after a court halted the plan and security forces teargassed protesters fearing the deadly virus could spread in the country.The US-built facility at Kenya’s Laikipia Air Base was due to open
Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles against Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities overnight, killing at least 18 civilians and wounding 131 others, authorities said yesterday.Russian President Vladimir Putin has escalated Moscow’s aerial campaign in the past few weeks in an apparent
MAKING FRIENDS: Chinese pressure to squeeze Taiwan’s international space should not hinder the nation from engaging with the world with confidence, a lawmaker said
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) is to embark on a five-day visit to Palau later this week to bolster diplomatic relations with the Pacific ally, the Presidential Office said yesterday.Hsiao is to meet with Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr and other government officials during her visit from S
Nvidia Corp yesterday unveiled the company’s first chip to power a new breed of laptops on Microsoft Corp’s operating system, addressing growing demand for agentic artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities on edge devices for consumers.During the company’s GTC event in Taipei, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huan
Taiwan’s indigenous submarine prototype, the Hai Kun (Narwhal, 海鯤), is aiming for delivery to the navy later this year, while two upgraded Chien Lung-class submarines are expected to undergo combat-system validation next year, significantly enhancing the navy’s undersea warfare capabilities.The Hai
ENHANCED RELATIONS: The two nations plan to hold more joint military drills, strengthen maritime cooperation and increase readiness for disasters
The Philippines and Vietnam are eyeing more joint military activities after their leaders elevated ties to an enhanced strategic partnership in the face of Beijing’s assertiveness in the South China Sea.Among the steps being considered to reinforce security ties are holding joint military drills, st
Right-wing Colombian Aberaldo de la Espriella on Sunday pulled ahead in Colombia’s race for the presidency in the first round of elections, capitalizing on a growing appetite for heavy-handed crackdowns on criminal groups across Latin America.However, the second-place finisher, progressive Senator I
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) is to lead a delegation to Palau from Saturday to Wednesday next week at the invitation of Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr, the Presidential Office said today.The trip is to mark Hsiao’s first official state visit since taking office, and include Deputy Minist
TIT-FOR-TAT: The US allegedly revoked the visa of a Chinese national working at Xinhua News Agency in the US in response to Beijing’s expulsion of Vivian Wang
The Presidential Office yesterday condemned China for expelling a New York Times correspondent from Beijing following the newspaper’s interview with President William Lai (賴清德), saying the move highlighted Beijing’s suppression of press freedom and its threat to international news media.Taiwan has n
The Philippines is seeking closer ties with Taiwan and stronger military ties with nations focused on deterring China’s “nefarious plans,” Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro said.In an interview at the Shangri-La Dialogue security forum in Singapore, Teodoro outlined deepening
The China Coast Guard has increased patrols near Taiwan’s Pratas Islands (Dongsha Islands, 東沙群島) since February 2024, increasing from occasional transits to more than 30 transits annually, the Coast Guard Administration (CGA) said.On Feb. 14, 2024, a Chinese speedboat illegally entered prohibited wa
BIGGER FISH TO FRY: China has been increasing its military capabilities and defense budget quickly, with a lack of transparency, a Japanese minister said
Japan rejected China’s accusation that it is pursuing “new militarism,” a sharp rebuke against Beijing as tensions between the two countries continue to simmer.Without explicitly naming China, Japanese Minister of Defense Shinjiro Koizumi yesterday said that Tokyo was being unfairly called out for i
China’s military and coast guard said they yesterday carried out patrols near disputed waters in the South China Sea, a day after the Philippines said it remained under threat from Beijing despite a recent easing in US-China tensions.Philippine and US forces held a five-day maritime exercise in the
STEPPING UP: Defense Minister Wellington Koo said Taiwan would do its part to uphold peace in the region, share deterrence responsibility and build up its defense capabilities
President William Lai (賴清德) yesterday said Taiwan would bolster its defense capabilities and economic resilience in response to growing threats from China, emphasizing that the aim is to deter conflict through strength.Lai made the remarks during a Presidential and Youth Forum organized by Business
‘NO SECURITY RISK’: The Railway Bureau reassured the public that the technicians’ activities were limited to technical guidance and did not involve sensitive systems
The Railway Bureau yesterday said it had invited eight Chinese technicians to assist with an airport MRT construction project.The bureau issued the confirmation after an Internet user said Chinese nationals had entered the construction zone of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport’s Terminal 3 projec
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth yesterday at a defense conference assured Pacific allies that Washington remained committed to the region, but toned down previous comments calling China a threat.Speaking to a group of world leaders, diplomats and top security officials at the Shangri-La Dialogu
The outer belt of Tropical Storm Jangmi is forecast to bring rain to Taiwan this week, although the system is unlikely to have a direct impact on the country, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said yesterday.As of 8am yesterday, the eye of the storm was about 1,110km east-southeast of Oluanpi
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