17-Year-Old Stabs Police Officer Outside Israeli Embassy in Belgrade, Killed by Police
A 17‑year‑old was shot dead after stabbing a police officer outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade, Serbia, on Thursday. The teenager, who carried two kni
Hawks Clinch 13th Japan Series Title in 3‑0 Sweep over BayStars
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Ethiopian Orthodox Church Reports 60 Killings in Oromia Region.
In the past week, the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) announced that at least 60 of its adherents have been killed in violent attacks across the
Persian Gulf Strait Authority Threatens Legal Action Against Sinokor Vessels
The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) announced on 26 October that all vessels belonging to South Korean shipping company Sinokor will be subject to leg
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50 Killed, 179 Injured in Spanish High‑Speed Train Collision.
At least 50 people were killed and 179 injured when two high‑speed trains collided on the Spanish high‑speed rail network between Los Yébenes and Urda in t
Nyala Drone Strike Death Toll Exceeds 100 Amid Escalating Sudan Conflict
The casualty toll from yesterday’s drone strike on a crowded market in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur, has risen sharply, with local medical officials
Death toll in northeastern Nigeria massacre rises to 62 people
The confirmed death toll from a brutal massacre carried out by unidentified gunmen in Nigeria’s northeastern Taraba State has risen to 62 people, with an a
Four Colombian Police Officers Injured in Border Bridge Bomb Blast in Cúcuta
A bomb explosion near a crucial border bridge in Cúcuta, Colombia, has left four police officers injured, according to local authorities. The incident occu
US Military Airstrike on Pacific Narcotics Vessel Kills Five People
The United States military has launched a targeted airstrike against an alleged narcotics-trafficking vessel operating in the international waters of the P
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18th Wen Shin Awards announced, highlighting civil society's strong cultural equity resilience
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Taiwan Stocks Surge Over 900 Points to Historic Milestone Above 27,000
The Taipei stock market demonstrated astonishing explosive power today. Driven by the comprehensive return of buying interest and the strong performance of
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Chunghwa Telecom launches AI brain upgrade to drive future tech dominance
Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan's leading telecommunications provider, officially unveiled its new "AI Era Organization Brain Upgrade Plan" today, announcing the
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Taiwan Stocks Surge 939 Points to Record High Amid Strong Bullish Momentum
The Taipei stock market recently exhibited remarkable and robust momentum, with a surging bullish sentiment and widespread buying interest. The weighted in
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Taiwan stocks soar 900 points as futures show split electronic and financial performance
Taipei stock exchange displayed strong momentum today, with the benchmark index soaring 939.35 points to close at 47,035.58 points, setting a historic high
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Uber Launches First Hourly Charter Service in Taiwan to Capture Business Market
US-based ride-hailing platform Uber officially announced today that, in partnership with local Taiwanese fleet partners, it is launching a brand-new "Uber
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17-Year-Old Stabs Police Officer Outside Israeli Embassy in Belgrade, Killed by Police
A 17‑year‑old was shot dead after stabbing a police officer outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade, Serbia, on Thursday. The teenager, who carried two kni
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Hawks Clinch 13th Japan Series Title in 3‑0 Sweep over BayStars
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Ethiopian Orthodox Church Reports 60 Killings in Oromia Region.
In the past week, the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) announced that at least 60 of its adherents have been killed in violent attacks across the
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Nyala Drone Strike Death Toll Exceeds 100 Amid Escalating Sudan Conflict
The casualty toll from yesterday’s drone strike on a crowded market in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur, has risen sharply, with local medical officials
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Death toll in northeastern Nigeria massacre rises to 62 people
The confirmed death toll from a brutal massacre carried out by unidentified gunmen in Nigeria’s northeastern Taraba State has risen to 62 people, with an a
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Four Colombian Police Officers Injured in Border Bridge Bomb Blast in Cúcuta
A bomb explosion near a crucial border bridge in Cúcuta, Colombia, has left four police officers injured, according to local authorities. The incident occu
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At least four dead and two missing after severe flooding hits Hispaniola
Severe flooding triggered by torrential downpours has left at least four people dead and two others missing across Hispaniola, impacting both Haiti and the
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Four Workers Killed After Sudden Tornado Strikes Antalya Construction Site
A severe tornado struck a construction site in the Kepez district of Turkey’s southern Antalya province, resulting in the deaths of four workers and leavin
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