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Explosion at Taiwan department store kills four

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

Al Jazeera

Four dead and many injured after suspected gas explosion at Taiwan department store

Eyewitnesses say impact of powerful blast threw four people out of building

The Independent UK

Gas explosion at Taiwan food court kills 1 and leaves 11 hospitalized

Fire authorities in Taiwan say a gas explostion at a department store killed one man and left 11 others hospitalized, fire authorities said

The Independent UK

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Thousands in Taiwan and China celebrate the Lantern Festival with high hopes and rice dumplings

Thousands in Taiwan and China have celebrated the Lantern Festival, a holiday that marks the end of the Lunar New Year period and is celebrated annually on the 15th day of the first month of the lunar calendar

The Independent UK

iPhone manufacturer Foxconn confirms it would seek to buy Renault’s stake in Nissan if up for grabs

With Renault’s alliance with Nissan on the rocks, Foxconn could scoop up its 15% interest as part of a plan by the Taiwanese contract manufacturer to expand into the EV market.

Fortune

China says US naval patrol of Taiwan Strait poses security risk

The US Navy described its patrol as a ‘routine’ exercise through the international waterway.

Al Jazeera

Trump to announce 25% aluminium and steel tariffs as China’s levies against US come into effect

US president accused of ‘shifting goalposts’ by premier of Ontario for adding further tariffs on top of existing metal duties, as China’s fossil fuel levies come into force

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Taiwan Says Detects Six Chinese Balloons Near Island

Taiwan detected six Chinese balloons off the island, the defence ministry said Friday, as Beijing maintains military pressure to push its claim of sovereignty.

International Business Times

Which countries have banned DeepSeek and why?

DeepSeek is banned on government devices in South Korea, Australia and Taiwan. More countries might follow suit.

Al Jazeera

In a first tariff-induced hit against the PC gaming sector, ASRock is talking about increasing costs and moving its graphics card manufacturing away from China

10% can cause ripples.

PC Gamer

South Korea’s government is the latest to block China’s DeepSeek on official devices, following Australia and Taiwan

Officials in South Korea and Australia have cited concerns about user data and national security as reasons to block the buzzy AI service from China.

Fortune

Taiwanese actor Barbie Hsu's death sparks concern; surge in flu vaccination in the country

Days after the untimely death of Barbie Hsu, there is a surge in demand for flu vaccination in the country. Barbie Hsu died of flu related complications. She was 48. Barbie developed pneumonia after contracting flu while on a trip to Japan last week. She was fondly called as 'Big…

The Times of India

The budget ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is finally here with a 2023 chip and gaming AI

ASUS launched its slightly cheaper ROG Phone 9 FE for its overseas market.

Android Central

Korean retail RTX 5090 spotted for sale in China — Chinese shoppers plunder Japan and Taiwan, too

A clearly Korea-sourced Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card has been spotted for sale on an online Chinese marketplace. There are also recent reports of Chinese GPU shoppers visiting Japan and Taiwan.

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Taiwanese Actress Barbie Hsu Dies At 48 From Flu

Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, famous for 'Meteor Garden,' passes away at 48 due to flu-related illness, leaving fans and celebrities in shock.

The Independent UK

Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, star of the popular drama 'Meteor Garden,' dies at age 48

Barbie Hsu, a Taiwanese actress who starred in the popular TV drama “Meteor Garden” that once swept across Asia, has died after contracting pneumonia triggered by the flu

Fortune

Asia’s postholiday markets plunge on DeepSeek, Trump tariff fallout

On Monday, Asian investors finally got to digest a week’s worth of bad news.

The Guardian - AU

Taiwan’s next generation takes on its fear of the deep

A cocktail of protectiveness, fear and superstition has led many Taiwanese to stay away from the ocean, but that is starting to change, one swimming class at a time

The Independent UK

5.6 magnitude earthquake shakes buildings in Taiwan, as a series of temblors hits the island

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook buildings in Taiwan on Thursday morning, as a series of temblors hit the island, causing little damage but possibly portending more seismic activity in the near future

International Business Times

Taiwan Could Help Industry After Trump Warns Of Chip Tariffs

Taiwan will consider supporting its domestic industry the government said Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump warned he will soon place tariffs on overseas-made semiconductor chips.

Al Jazeera

How are Trump’s deportation targets reacting to his threats?

From Colombia to India, here is how Trump’s deportation targets are reacting to ICE arrests and deportation flights.

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