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Lawmakers brawl, leap over tables during chaotic parliament dispute
At least one Taiwanese lawmaker had to be taken to the hospital with a head injury.
Ex-Trump security adviser warns West ‘on the cusp of another World War’
H.R. McMaster, 61, told Britain's LBC Radio that Washington and London should up their defense spending to 4% of GDP, and prepare to invest in missile systems like Israel’s Iron...
Taiwan reports Chinese military activity after Blinken leaves Beijing
Democratically governed Taiwan has faced increased military pressure from China, which views the island as its own territory.
‘Warmonger’ idiocy, bring back school discipline and other commentary
The Post Editorial Board gives its thoughts on issues including bringing back school discipline, the conservative 'warmonger' idiocy, GOP isolationism, pro-Hamas protests, and Bragg v. Trump.
'Moscow Marjorie' Taylor Greene, GOP rebels defeated as House passes $61B in Ukraine aid package
Israel will get $17 billion in direct military aid, with a little over $9 billion earmarked for humanitarian aid to Gaza and other war-torn regions.
House readies Saturday vote on $95B in Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan aid
The House teed up a weekend vote on $95 billion in US military aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, as well as other humanitarian funding, after Democrats helped Republicans overcome...
House committee advances bipartisan $95B foreign aid package for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan
In a rare move, Democrats in the minority on the House Rules Committee joined with Republicans in the majority to vote 9-3 on the passage of further military assistance funding...
TSMC to boost computer chip production in Arizona with $11.6 billion from CHIPS Act
The Taiwanese firm, which supplies the likes of Apple and Nvidia, agreed to build a third factory in Phoenix as part of a $65 billion investment in the production hub.
How House Republicans can hold Biden accountable for his foreign-policy blunders
On Sunday, Speaker Mike Johnson told Fox News that he’ll call a vote in the House on an improved National Defense Supplemental that supplies crucial aid to Ukraine, Israel and...
Harrowing moment Taiwan earthquake triggers rockslide, crushing vehicles
The 7.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Taiwan on Tuesday had also triggered rockslides in the nation that sent boulders crashing against drivers.
Tense and 'beautiful' video shows nurses scramble to protect newborns during Taiwan quake
The three nurses are seen scrambling to gather about 10 cots and hold them together.
Taiwan earthquake injuries top 1,000; missing hotel workers found
The number of people injured in a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in eastern Taiwan climbed past 1,000 on Thursday though the death toll remained steady at nine, with dozens workers on their way...
Taiwan earthquake will disrupt chipmakers that supply Apple, Nvidia: analysts
The island plays an outsized role in the global chip supply chain as it is home to the world's largest chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, which supplies chips to Apple and Nvidia.
See the destruction after 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Taiwan
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake slammed Taiwan early Wednesday morning, as photos from the natural disaster show damaged and collapsed buildings in the eastern section of the country.
Commuters tossed around train, kid rescued from collapsed building as 7.4-mag quake kills 7, injures 700 in Taiwan
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan early Wednesday morning, officials said.
How lame was Joe Biden in his latest call with Xi Jinping?
President Biden let his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, know where the United States stood on several key issues during a call Tuesday.
Taiwan admits US forces are stationed on islands off the coast of China, likely escalating tensions
Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng appeared to confirm the presence when asked about a report saying US Special Forces have been training the Taiwanese military on outlying islands — including one just...
Insurance scammer who wanted $1.3M claim caused his own amputations with dry ice: police
The 24-year-old identified only as Chang lost both legs below the knees due to self-inflicted dry ice injuries he endured to nab $1.3 million in insurance claims.
Taiwan warns off Chinese coast guard boats again as tensions simmer
Taiwan warned off Chinese coast guard ships that entered its restricted waters near frontline islands close to China for a second day in a row, as tensions simmer across the...
China accuses US of devising tactics to suppress China despite improvement in relations
The US and EU expanded sanctions on companies and individuals from China and several other countries two weeks ago for allegedly aiding Russia's war effort.