Olivia Bennett
Middle East & Africa Desk
Olivia Bennett is the Middle East & Africa Desk editor at The Taiwan Times, covering regional conflict, humanitarian crises and energy markets, with long-established reporting and verification channels on the ground.
Faced with war coverage where positions are polarised and facts are contested, she insists on multiple sources and careful wording, working to keep balanced, neutral narratives on the topics most easily swayed by emotion and propaganda.
She tracks how oil and gas move global inflation and Taiwan’s energy security, while never losing sight of the individual lives behind each conflict.
Areas of expertise
- Middle East
- Africa
- Energy markets
Latest by Olivia Bennett
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
London Police Arrest 139 Protesters Outside US Embassy Over Palestine Action Support
London’s Metropolitan Police arrested 139 individuals outside the United States Embassy in the British capital during a large-scale demonstration. The prot
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
Undermanned Warriors Defeat Clippers For Fourth Straight Win Led By Lundberg
The NBA delivered a compelling and highly discussed matchup today as the Golden State Warriors traveled to challenge the Los Angeles Clippers. With their s
Election Freebies Used as Scam Bait, Digital Ministry Warns Public
The Agency for Digital Development (ADD) recently issued a warning that messages circulating online offering free campaign souvenirs are actually fraud lur
Can Apple Maintain High Margins Amid Memory Cost Surge?
Apple held its first earnings conference call in September under newly appointed CEO John Ternus, providing investors and analysts with an opportunity to a
Abass scores 29 points to lead massive away win and season debut victory
The regular season of the Taiwan Professional Basketball League (TPBL) is in full swing. On Wednesday, the New Taipei CTBC Flying Tigers traveled to the Ka
Global AI boom drives South Korea chip exports to record high
According to the latest statistics released by South Korea’s Ministry of Economy today, October exports nearly doubled year-on-year, marking the largest in
Chang Chia-jun Establishes Religious Support Group to Protect Temple Property and Promote Senior Care
The Chang Chia-chun Religious Group Support Association was officially established today (the 1st) in Yunlin County, with its founding venue chosen at the
Bulgaria’s Presidential Run‑Off Pits Iotova Against Gyurov for Office
On Thursday, May 6 2024, voters in Bulgaria headed to the polls for a decisive run‑off in the presidential election, choosing between the incumbent Iliana
Flash floods in eastern Syria leave seven dead and four missing.
A series of severe flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall has left at least seven people dead, including five children, in eastern Syria. Local emergency
Chen Mu-heng shines in Japan debut with triple, inspired by Masaki Tomo
Chen Mu-heng’s first appearance this season with the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) Orix Buffaloes, a matchup against the SoftBank Hawks, ended in defe
Trump Claims US Destroyed Iran's Military, Vows to Strike Nuclear Sites
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a statement from Washington, asserting that while the United States has "destroyed the majority of Iran's military capab
Chou Ni-an Opens Campaign Headquarters, Vowing to Secure Penghu Fishermen’s Future
At the campaign headquarters inauguration ceremony hosted by the Penghu County Government, Zhou Ni-an, the Taiwan Independence League (TIL) candidate for P
CPC Taiwan Keeps Fuel Prices Unchanged This Week to Ease Inflation Pressures
CPC Corporation, Taiwan officially announced today that, considering the long-term needs of domestic livelihood, the economy, and price stability, domestic
German Gen Z Protest for Education Reform and Lower Living Costs
Tens of thousands of demonstrators, predominantly Generation Z youth, took to the streets across Germany today, staging simultaneous protests in dozens of
Oleshky Evacuations Begin as Humanitarian Convoy Arrives After Ceasefire
Civilian evacuations have begun in the Russian‑occupied city of Oleshky, southern Ukraine, as a humanitarian convoy arrives to deliver food, medicine and e
KuCoin Exits Russian and Belarusian Markets Amid Rising International Sanctions
Cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin announced this week that it is officially terminating its services for users located in Russia and Belarus, citing the expan
Taiwanese high jump gold medalist Fu Chao-hsuan stays grounded, eyes future challenges
Taiwan's track and field community has achieved successive remarkable results on the international stage in recent years, with high jumper Fu Chao-hsuan em
Japanese FDI in Taiwan Tops $900 Million, Boosting Chip and Green Energy Sectors
In 2025, Japan's direct investment in Taiwan topped nearly 900 million U.S. dollars, reaching an all-time high. This figure represents an increase of appro
S&P Cuts Meta Outlook to Negative Over Capex and Free Cash Flow Uncertainty
S&P Global Ratings officially downgraded the credit rating outlook for Meta Platforms from "stable" to "negative" on the 30th of this month, citing signifi
Key suspect detained in NT$10 million uniform invoice fraud case twist
The Penghu District Prosecutors Office has recently continued its investigation into a high-profile case involving tens of millions of New Taiwan Dollars i
Shih Cheng-hsuan Leads by 12 After 7-Birdie Round at Wistron Ladies Open
The Wistron Women’s Open, a premier event co-sanctioned by the Taiwan Ladies Professional Golf Tour and the Ladies European Tour, entered its crucial secon
US Tech Sell-Off Triggers Global Risk Aversion as AI Boom Stumbles
U.S. technology stocks experienced an unprecedented wave of selling during Friday’s trading session, primarily driven by disappointing earnings reports fro