Israeli airstrikes kill five Gazan police officers in Rafah’s al‑Mawasi.
On Monday, Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of five civil police officers in the Rafah‑area town of al‑Mawasi, and three additio
Bolivia Declares National Emergency Ahead of Super El Niño.
Bolivia’s president, Rodrigo Paz, declared a national state of emergency on Monday, 12 March, in anticipation of a “super” El Niño event that is expected t
Learjet 60 Crashes in Greenacres, Florida, Killing All Nine Onboard
A Learjet 60 business jet crashed in Greenacres, Florida, on Monday, killing all nine people on board. The aircraft was en route to The Bahamas when it st
Four Workers Killed in Ujjain Hotel Food‑Waste Tank Collapse.
Four workers lost their lives after a food‑waste tank collapsed at a hotel in the historic city of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, on Tuesday night. The incident,
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Colombian Soldiers Killed in Truck Bomb Near Military Base, Prompting Security Review
A truck loaded with explosives detonated near a Colombian military base in the town of Planadas, Tolima Department, on Tuesday, killing four soldiers and w
Delhi Raises Parking Fees, Bans Emission‑Heavy Vehicles to Reduce Air Pollution
Delhi’s municipal government announced on Monday a package of stricter pollution controls aimed at curbing the city’s soaring air‑quality crisis. The measu
Portuguese police dismantle long-standing protest camps in Lisbon and Porto, arresting 13
Portuguese riot police have dismantled long-standing protest camps in Lisbon’s historic Rossio Square and the northern city of Porto, resulting in 13 arres
FBI Attributes Massive $6 Billion Cryptocurrency Heist to North Korea's Lazarus Group
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation formally attributed the massive digital heist of over $6 billion in cryptocurrency from the Binance excha
Bangladesh Forms New Wage Board After Garment Workers Clash With Police in Dhaka
Garment workers clashed with police in Dhaka on Tuesday, with demonstrators taking to the streets to demand higher wages and relief from a mounting cost-of
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Changhua Branch to Hold Major Auction Featuring Rare Helicopter and Luxury Cars
The Changhua Branch of the Administrative Enforcement Agency recently announced that it will hold a large-scale chattel auction on the 11th of this month.
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Female hiker injured in fall during Nenggao Antongjun traverse, calls for rescue
Taiwan's high mountain traverse routes have long been world-renowned for their magnificent natural landscapes and rich ecosystems; however, these scenic be
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Manila Raids Human Trafficking Den, Rescues Victims, and Arrests Taiwanese Suspects
Law enforcement agencies in the Philippines recently launched a series of raids in the capital, Manila, targeting transnational human trafficking and cyber
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Tourists pitch tent on Alishan railway tracks, prompting emergency response and fines
A startling and irregular incident recently occurred at the renowned Alishan Forest Railway, where tourists were discovered pitching a camping tent directl
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Drunk, unlicensed driver kills college student in hit-and-run, quickly arrested by police
In recent years, Taiwan has continuously strengthened its efforts and penalties to prevent and punish drunk driving. However, some drivers continue to gamb
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Taiwan prosecutors interrogate lawmaker Kao Chin Su-mei in expanding espionage probe
The Taiwan High Prosecutors Office today (the 2nd) directed the National Security Division of the Ministry of Justice’s Investigation Bureau to summon Chan
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High Court Police Van Collides with Scooter Rider in Tucheng, Minor Injuries Reported
A Taiwan High Court prisoner transport van was involved in a traffic collision in New Taipei City's Tucheng District while on duty. The incident occurred t
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18-Year-Old Japanese Skater Shimada Mao Wins Gold, Signals New Era
At the Grand Prix of Figure Skating stop held in Montreal, Canada, the international skating world once again witnessed the powerful rise of a Japanese pro
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Israeli airstrikes kill five Gazan police officers in Rafah’s al‑Mawasi.
On Monday, Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of five civil police officers in the Rafah‑area town of al‑Mawasi, and three additio
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Learjet 60 Crashes in Greenacres, Florida, Killing All Nine Onboard
A Learjet 60 business jet crashed in Greenacres, Florida, on Monday, killing all nine people on board. The aircraft was en route to The Bahamas when it st
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Four Workers Killed in Ujjain Hotel Food‑Waste Tank Collapse.
Four workers lost their lives after a food‑waste tank collapsed at a hotel in the historic city of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, on Tuesday night. The incident,
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Bangladesh Forms New Wage Board After Garment Workers Clash With Police in Dhaka
Garment workers clashed with police in Dhaka on Tuesday, with demonstrators taking to the streets to demand higher wages and relief from a mounting cost-of
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Indian opposition parties protest voter roll revisions and demand election commissioner's resignation.
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in the heart of New Delhi on Tuesday, demanding the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
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Japanese Figure Skater Mao Shimada Wins Gold in Senior Grand Prix Debut
Japanese figure skater Mao Shimada captured the women’s singles title at Skate Canada over the weekend, making a triumphant impression in her senior Grand
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Mercedes Driver Kimi Antonelli Becomes Formula One's Youngest World Champion
Italian driver Kimi Antonelli secured the Formula One World Drivers' Championship on Sunday after finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Driving fo
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Yamaha Withdraws from Qatar Grand Prix Amid Middle East Security Crisis
Yamaha has announced its withdrawal from the upcoming Qatar Grand Prix, citing company-wide travel restrictions implemented in response to the escalating s
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