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China's military flights near Taiwan up 300 percent
The Chinese military increased flights near Taiwan by 300 percent in the last five months, Gen. Kevin Schneider, commander of the U.S. Air Forces in the Indo-Pacific Command, told NBC News in an ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
China has increased military flights near Taiwan by 300%, U.S. general says
Gen. Kevin Schneider, a top US commander in the region, told NBC News that Chinese military flights have increased dramatically since Taiwan’s new president took office in May.Politics - NBC News - 5 days ago -
Taiwan president congratulates Trump on victory
Taiwan's President William Lai Ching-te congratulated former President Trump on his victory in the presidential election, offering his support for the next leader of Taipei's main ally against an ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
It Was Love After First Flight
Lindsay Bennie heeded Victoria Williams’s call for a Valentine’s date, but they were hundreds of miles apart. Once they finally met, “our connection was instantaneous,” Ms. Bennie said.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 18 -
China Employs Hackers and Celebrities to Undermine Taiwan
Taiwan has accused Beijing of a wide-ranging campaign to weaken the island’s resolve.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 17 -
Taiwan ETF issuers to pull in $420mn in fees this year
Total ETF assets soared nearly 50% in eight months to end of AugustWorld - Financial Times - October 25 -
How Taiwan is preparing for a nighttime Chinese attack
PENGHU ISLANDS, Taiwan — First came the flares, launched just offshore to erase the darkness with a bright orange glow. Then came the light machine guns, fired from several positions across the ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Inside Taiwan's preparations for a potential Chinese attack
🪖 Special report from The Hill on the Penghu Islands {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story How Taiwan preps for a nighttime Chinese attack Taiwan’s army ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Thousands gather for colorful celebration at Taiwan Pride parade
Thousands have gathered on the streets of Taipei for the Taiwan Pride parade, one of Asia’s largest annual celebrations of inclusivityWorld - ABC News - October 26 -
Typhoon Kong-Rey Takes Aim at Taiwan
The storm prompted closures and raised the risk of landslides as it approached the island. It was expected to hit as the equivalent of a Category 4 hurricane.World - The New York Times - October 30 -
Typhoon Kong-rey Makes Landfall in Taiwan With Powerful Winds
The Category 3 storm was the most powerful tropical cyclone to hit Taiwan in nearly 30 years, the government said.Top stories - The New York Times - October 31 -
Plane fails to land amid fierce typhoon in Taiwan
A plane at Taoyuan Airport was forced to abort its initial landing amid strong winds.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Taiwan braces for US election as China tensions rise
TAIPEI -- Taiwan is bracing for the results of the U.S. election, with some officials worried about what a new Trump administration could mean given the former president’s isolationist views. On ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
Salmond's body to be brought home on private flight
The former first minister died at a conference in North Macedonia on Saturday at the age of 69.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
DHS deports Chinese migrants on charter flight
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) deported a group of Chinese migrants earlier this week on a charter flight to China, according to officials. Tuesday's flight marked the second removal of ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
Alex Salmond's body arrives back in Scotland
The former first minister died of a heart attack in North Macedonia at the weekend.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Passengers stuck on planes and homes without power
Northern Ireland Electricity restored power to more than 10,000 customers over the course of Sunday.Top stories - BBC News - October 20 -
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Birmingham Airport back open after evacuation
Flights were grounded and passengers told to leave the building as police investigated a suspicious vehicle.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Why flights to Europe are the cheapest they've been in years
Airlines have ramped up capacity between the U.S. and Europe in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.Business - CNBC - November 3 -
Flights Redirected From Barcelona as Storms Lash Coast
Flights were rerouted away from the city as heavy rainstorms hit, just days after other parts of Spain suffered some of the worst flooding in the country’s recent history.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 4 -
Sources: Auburn scuffle forces flight to turn back
An onboard scuffle involving two Auburn men's basketball players forced the team's plane to turn back shortly after takeoff Friday, sources told ESPN.Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago -
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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Launch Times Revealed
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is set for release on November 19, but when exactly does the game launch that day? Microsoft has now published the official launch times for the game.. The game ...Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday -
US flights to Haiti halted for month after attacks
America's aviation regulator suspends US flights to the country after three gun attacks on planes.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Bali flights cancelled due to dangerous volcanic ash
Australian airlines say it is unsafe to fly after Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki spewed ash.Top stories - BBC News - 19 hours ago -
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Bruno Fernandes helps unwell passenger on flight
Bruno Fernandes has been praised by fellow passengers after the Man United player came to the aid of a man who collapsed during a flight to Lisbon.Sports - ESPN - 10 hours ago -
From China with love: coastguard’s ‘creepy’ message to Taiwan during military drills
Image dispersed during Monday’s military drills likened to sexual harassment or abusive partner. A Chinese propaganda image dispersed during Monday’s military drills around Taiwan was supposed to ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
Taiwan to have satellite internet service as protection in case of Chinese attack
Coverage with UK-European provider will be in place by end of month, says island’s main telecoms company. Taiwan is expected to have access to low earth orbit satellite internet service by the end ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
U.S., Philippines launch war games after China's Taiwan drills
Thousands of U.S. and Filipino troops launched joint exercises as Taiwan detected a record 153 Chinese military aircraft around the self-ruled island.World - CBS News - October 15 -
Taiwan and trade: how China sees its future with the US after the election
Beijing does not see there being much difference between a Democratic- or Republican-controlled White House. Deciphering the obscure machinations of elite politics is a pursuit that western ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
With Jets and Ships, China is Honing Its Ability to Choke Taiwan
China’s large-scale military exercises are encircling Taiwan and testing the island’s defenses. They also raise the risk of conflict, accidental or otherwise.World - The New York Times - October 17 -
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China’s show of force in massive military exercises alarms Taiwan
Taipei wants other democracies to push back harder against BeijingWorld - Financial Times - October 17 -
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South Africa asks Taiwan to move its unofficial embassy out of the capital
South Africa has asked Taiwan to move its unofficial embassy out of the administrative capital, Pretoria, in a move that’s seen as appeasing ally ChinaWorld - ABC News - October 18
