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An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter Scale rattled the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, Taiwan on Thursday morning, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. (Representational Image)

5.8 magnitude earthquakes hit Taiwan, Afghanistan; no casualties reported

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage to property as a result of the quake.

08 Aug 2019 9:25 AM

Some dozen couples were among the first to arrive at a government office in downtown Taipei to legally register their relationships as marriages. (Photo:AP)

Historic day for Asia as Taiwan holds first gay marriage

The weddings, which came a week after lawmakers took the unprecedented decision to legalise gay marriage.

24 May 2019 11:16 AM

The quake shook buildings in the northern capital, Taipei. (Photo:AP)

Strong quake hits east Taiwan, rattles buildings in capital

Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau says a strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake has struck the east.

18 Apr 2019 11:18 AM

The government said the train had been carrying 366 people, and the Central News Agency said more than 30 were still trapped on board. (Photo: AP)

18 killed in Taiwan after train derails and flips over, 160 injured

Several carriages were overturned in the crash, which occurred in Yilan County near the coast on a line popular among tourists.

21 Oct 2018 7:11 PM

New Taipei fire department chief Huang Te-ching said the cause of the fire was still being investigated and denied reports that the sprinkler system had malfunctioned. (Photo: AFP)

9 dead, 15 injured after fire breaks out at hospice in Taiwan's Taipei

All of the 36 people inside were evacuated after the fire started at the hospice on the seventh hospital in New Taipei city.

13 Aug 2018 1:36 PM

Seven firefighters were trapped by large fallen objects as they tried to search for people inside the factory. (Photo: AP | Representational)

7 dead, including 5 firefighters in electronics factory blaze in Taiwan

The inferno raged through the eight-floor building of a circuit board maker, located in an industrial district in Taoyuan City.

29 Apr 2018 6:56 PM

Civilian drones will also participate in the drill for the first time to conduct surveillance and mark targets, while civilian telecom service providers will assist in maintaining communication and control, the ministry said. (Photo: Representational | AP)

Taiwan to stage live-fire drill simulating China 'invasion'

Taiwan's five-day drill, codenamed 'Han Kuang', which means 'Han Glory', will start from 4 June.

24 Apr 2018 5:08 PM

The worst-hit Marshal Hotel partly crumpled into the ground, leaving it slanting on its side, as rescuers on cranes attempted to free people from its upper floors. (Photo: ANI)

Two dead, over 200 injured in 6.4-magnitude quake in Taiwan

A hotel and an apartment block were the worst hit by the quake in the port city of Hualien, according to the national fire agency.

07 Feb 2018 8:24 AM

The presidential office in the centre of the capital Taipei is the headquarters of Taiwan's Beijing-sceptic President Tsai Ing-wen. (Photo: AFP)

Sword-wielding man outside Taiwan presidential office stabs guard

The man who was arrested at the scene said he was expressing his political views and had stolen the sword from a museum.

18 Aug 2017 11:24 AM

Activists addressing the crowd said they must now fight to ensure the government implements the ruling. (Photo: AFP) (Representational Image)

Taiwan becomes first country to legalise same-sex marriage in Asia

The court said that if parliament does not make the change within 2 years, same-sex couples could register to marry regardless.

24 May 2017 3:07 PM

Taiwan says can hit China with missiles

The ministry has said in the past that it has produced cruise missiles, but has never publicly stated their capabilities.

17 Mar 2017 2:56 AM

The charges against Ma Ying-jeou carry a maximum sentence of three years each. (Photo: AP)

Taiwan ex-prez Ma Ying-jeou accused of classified information leak

The charges against Ma stem from a 2013 lawsuit brought by DPP lawmaker Ker Chien-ming.

14 Mar 2017 1:01 PM

Visitors gather around a large lantern of a chick hatching displayed to mark the Year of the Rooster at the Lantern Festival in Taipei, Taiwan. (Photo: AP)

Taiwan lantern makers go green for festival of lights

Lantern-maker Lin Chow-chin is part of a growing movement on the island to make the celebrations greener, creating sustainable lights.

12 Feb 2017 12:00 PM

An animal welfare group, Life Conservationist Association, estimated more than 1.2 million animals not adopted from shelters have been put down since 1999. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Taiwan bans euthanasia of stray animals

The law came into effect Saturday, two years after it was passed by parliament -- a period meant to prepare shelters for the ban.

05 Feb 2017 4:06 PM

TransAsia currently operates a fleet of 16 passenger aircraft serving 27 international and domestic locations. (Photo: AP)

Taiwan's TransAsia closes down after fatal air crashes

TransAsia incurred losses of Tw$2.2 billion in the first three quarters of this year, and in October its budget airline V Air folded.

22 Nov 2016 1:14 PM

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