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TAIWAN January 6, 2024

Taiwan to pick new president as China ramps up threats: 'choice between war and peace'

The US and China are keeping close tabs on Taiwan's presidential election set to take place next week. The present frontrunner, and current vice-president, faces a former police chief.

VIDEO January 5, 2024

Taiwan presidential election campaign

Candidates for the presidency criss-crossed the island and debated, as campaigning entered its final week before the important vote. (Reuters.)

Budget Travel January 4, 2024

Become an international traveler on a budget by visiting these 13 affordable destinations around the world

Traveling the world doesn't have to break the bank. With proper budgeting and choosing affordable destinations, you can create travel memories that will last a lifetime.

Oceans January 4, 2024

Fisherman survives eight days at sea 'by eating raw fish and drinking rainwater'

A Filipino fisherman miraculously survived eight days stranded at sea in a sinking boat by drinking rainwater and eating raw fish.

India January 4, 2024

Truckers fight new hit-and-run law in country with world's highest road accident-related deaths

A strike by truck operators against the new regulations for hit-and-run cases has had a serious effect on transport services in India.

South Korea January 4, 2024

South Korean opposition leader stabbed in the neck expected to recover, doctor says

South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung is "recovering well" at Seoul National University Hospital after being stabbed in the neck during a political event this week.

North Korea January 4, 2024

South Korea spy agency says Kim Jong Un’s daughter is likely heir to dictatorship

South Korean intelligence agencies are now confident that Kim Jong Un's young daughter, Ju Ae, is the likely heir-apparent to assume the North Korean dictatorship.

Asia January 3, 2024

Ethnic rebels reportedly shoot down Burmese military helicopter

Kachin Independence Army fighters claim to have shot down a Burmese military helicopter on Wednesday amid ongoing clashes between rebel forces and the country's military junta.

Japan January 3, 2024

Japanese rescue teams race to find earthquake survivors as death count rises

Japanese disaster response personnel are frantically working to complete rescue operations in Ishikawa prefecture following a series of powerful quakes.

China January 3, 2024

China surveillance missions spotted in the sky over Taiwan

Taiwanese defense officials have confirmed the presence of several Chinese spy flights over the island's airspace just days before the country's presidential election.

China January 2, 2024

China tells Taiwan to vote on 'right side of history' in election that could determine cross-strait relations

The Chinese Communist Party is urging the Taiwanese public to vote "on the right side of history" in its presidential election, hoping to negotiate the reintegration of the island.