Mississippi River Collision: Tanker Hits American Heritage, Riverboat Sinks, No Fatalities
A tanker and the cruise ship *American Heritage* collided on the Mississippi River near the New Orleans Cruise Port on 13 November 2026, causing the riverb
FAA Halts All U.S. Flights for Hours Over Communication Failures
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a nationwide ground stop on Monday, 7 a.m. EDT, halting all domestic and international commercial fligh
24 Dead, 11 Injured in Bus‑Truck Collision on Assam Highway
Twenty‑four people were killed and eleven more injured in a head‑on collision between a passenger bus and a truck on a congested highway near Golaghat, Ass
Nairobi construction site collapse kills six, injures five workers.
Six workers were killed and five others injured when an under‑construction building in Nairobi’s central business district partially collapsed on Thursday,
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Iran Reports Destroying Bahrain Radar in Retaliation for US Sirik Strike
Iran announced on Monday that it had destroyed an early‑warning radar installation in Bahrain, saying the strike was a direct retaliation for a United Stat
US Designates Three Guatemalan Criminal Groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
The U.S. Department of State announced on Monday that it has designated three criminal organizations based in Guatemala as foreign terrorist organizations
Met Police Open Investigation into Actor David Walliams Over Alleged Sexual Offences
The Metropolitan Police in London announced on Thursday that an investigation has been opened into actor David Walliams concerning “alleged serious sexual
FC Andorra Goalkeeper Jesús Owono Receives 12-Match Ban Following Fatal Collision
The Royal Spanish Football Federation has handed FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono a 12-match suspension following a disciplinary investigation into a Nove
Eleven Killed as Passenger Van Plunges into Ravine in Northern Pakistan
At least eleven people were killed and three others injured on Tuesday when a passenger van plunged off a mountain road and into a deep ravine in the mount
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Taiwan Coast Guard intercepts and expels Chinese coast guard ship off Hualien
The Coast Guard Administration of the Ocean Affairs Council publicly confirmed today that Chinese coast guard vessels recently engaged in deliberate action
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Fu Jen University Holds Grand Academic Forum Marking Endo Shusaku Anniversary
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the passing of Japanese literary giant Shusaku Endo, and the domestic academic and literary circles have held a dee
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Police Deploy 4,000 Officers, Arrest 320 to Block Foreign Election Interference
In order to comprehensively stabilize domestic public order during the upcoming critical election period and to prevent foreign forces from conducting cros
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Man Detained for Fabricating Beer Bribery Allegations Against Candidate
The Yilan District Prosecutors Office has recently opened a major investigation into an alleged election‑disruption case that has drawn significant public
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Taiwan's Breakdancer Wins Youth Olympic Silver as Team Secures Nine Medals
The 2026 Dakar Youth Olympics have concluded amid high public interest and intense competition. The Taiwan delegation once again demonstrated strong compet
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Police Arrest Man Who Attacked Elderly Runner in Taoyuan
A shocking violent assault recently occurred in Taiwanese society when a man approaching seventy years of age was unprovokedly attacked by a stranger with
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Taiwan Edges Japan in U23 World Cup Thriller
The U23 Baseball World Cup featured a classic top-tier showdown between Taiwan and Japan on the 14th Taiwan time, with the Taiwanese national team displayi
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Uni-Lions' Huang hits walk-off hit to seal dramatic win over Ocean
The Asia Winter Baseball League officially kicked off its season today, with the opening day featuring a thrilling, last-inning comeback. Representing Taiw
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Mississippi River Collision: Tanker Hits American Heritage, Riverboat Sinks, No Fatalities
A tanker and the cruise ship *American Heritage* collided on the Mississippi River near the New Orleans Cruise Port on 13 November 2026, causing the riverb
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FAA Halts All U.S. Flights for Hours Over Communication Failures
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a nationwide ground stop on Monday, 7 a.m. EDT, halting all domestic and international commercial fligh
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Nairobi construction site collapse kills six, injures five workers.
Six workers were killed and five others injured when an under‑construction building in Nairobi’s central business district partially collapsed on Thursday,
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US Designates Three Guatemalan Criminal Groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
The U.S. Department of State announced on Monday that it has designated three criminal organizations based in Guatemala as foreign terrorist organizations
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FC Andorra Goalkeeper Jesús Owono Receives 12-Match Ban Following Fatal Collision
The Royal Spanish Football Federation has handed FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono a 12-match suspension following a disciplinary investigation into a Nove
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Eleven Killed as Passenger Van Plunges into Ravine in Northern Pakistan
At least eleven people were killed and three others injured on Tuesday when a passenger van plunged off a mountain road and into a deep ravine in the mount
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Iranian Forces Target Navigation Systems of Vessel Near Gulf of Oman
In an escalating security challenge within vital Middle Eastern waterways, Iranian forces have reportedly targeted the navigation systems of a vessel near
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Central Bank of Paraguay Issues Partial Refunds to Millions Following Ueno Bank Collapse
The Central Bank of Paraguay has announced the successful disbursement of partial refunds to 1,812,348 eligible depositors following the sudden collapse of
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