Blast hits 12th floor of department store in Taichung injuring at least 24 as search and rescue efforts continue.

Blast hits 12th floor of department store in Taichung injuring at least 24 as search and rescue efforts continue.
The US Navy described its patrol as a ‘routine’ exercise through the international waterway.
Muslim-friendly tourism market is expected to grow to $410.9bn by 2032.
Several countries mark their new year based on the Chinese lunisolar calendar involving movement of the Sun and Moon.
Experts say May and June are hatching periods, the most appropriate time to catch larvae and juveniles.
The latest development in a growing trend for ‘military boardgames’ gives players the chance to ‘defend’ Taiwan.
Auckland became the first major city to welcome 2025, while Sydney put on its largest ever fireworks display.
Former major of Taipei Ko Wen-je has been indicted over property development and campaign finance scandals.
The island’s semiconductor industry represents one-quarter of GDP but is a major source of carbon emissions.
Trump’s return casts doubt on Joe Biden’s signature initiative providing billions in funding to semiconductor firms.
The island tracked 53 Chinese military aircraft and 11 navy ships in 24 hours.
Nearly 90 Chinese navy, coastguard ships reported near Taiwan, southern Japanese islands, East and South China Seas.
China has made diplomatic inroads in Latin America where trade concerns have led countries to end relations with Taiwan.
As Carey prepares to defend Taiwan, she discovers not everyone thinks the same way.