Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Local News

Woman Charged with Attempted Murder After Allegedly Poisoning Australian Man

A woman in Taipei has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly poisoning an Australian man with rat poison over several months. She now faces further investigation for her husband's death.

Taitung Food Poisoning Tragedy: No Foul Play Found, Prosecutors Conclude

Taitung prosecutors rule out foul play in a food poisoning case that left four dead. Contaminated millet, not intentional actions, caused the tragedy, authorities say.

Taiwan Legislature Approves Stricter Requirements for Recall Petitions

Taiwan's legislature passed stricter recall petition laws, requiring ID verification for petitioners and introducing harsh penalties for forgeries. Protests and clashes marred the voting process.

Fatal Fire at Taichung PX Mart Construction Site Triggered by Welding Sparks

A deadly fire at a PX Mart construction site in Taichung killed nine people, injuring eight others. The fire, caused by welding sparks, spread quickly due to poor fire safety measures. Investigations continue.

Paraguay Investigates Suspicious Vehicle Linked to Taiwan Ambassador’s Residence

Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs cooperates with Paraguayan authorities in investigating a suspicious Huawei-registered vehicle linked to surveillance outside Taiwan's ambassador’s residence in Asunción.

Court Approves Ko Wen-je’s Resignation Letter to Taiwan People’s Party Amid Ongoing Detention

Ko Wen-je, Taiwan People's Party Chairman, is granted permission by the court to send a resignation letter despite being detained for over 100 days. Read about the latest updates on this political case.

Thousands Protest in Taipei Over Controversial Legislative Amendments, Clash with Police

Thousands of protesters clashed with police outside the Legislative Yuan in Taipei on Friday to oppose controversial amendments that could change Taiwan’s political system. Read more on this heated protest.

Violent Brawls Erupt in Taiwan Legislature as DPP Blocks Controversial Bills

Violence erupted in Taiwan's legislature as DPP lawmakers tried to block controversial KMT-backed bills. Read about the chaos, the bills at stake, and the political tensions surrounding the event.