TAIPEI, Feb 4 - If Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament continues to block $40 billion in proposed extra defence spending the international community could misunderstand the island's determination to defend itself, President Lai Ching-te said on Wednesday.
The blast was reported in the accessible toilet at the petrol station.
The President, who is midway through his term in office, had denied wrongdoing.
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Key points Thailand has become one of the most popular destinations for expats looking to buy property abroad. With its warm climate, low cost of living, and welcoming communities, it's easy to see why so many foreigners are investing in homes there. But while buying property
During a secretive Kyiv visit, NATO’s Mark Rutte meets Zelenskyy, tours bombed infrastructure and stresses urgent air defence support for Ukraine.
The revision to the Tobacco Business Act is set to take effect on April 24.
By Michael Georgy Feb 3 (Reuters) - Libya's Saif al-Islam Gaddafi went from his notorious father's heir apparent to a decade of captivity and obscurity in a remote hill town before launching a presidential bid that helped derail an attempted election. Saif al-Islam's office
A shortlist of 24 images has been selected for the wildlife photographer of the year people’s choice award. You can vote for your favourite image online . The winner will be announced on 25 March and shown from that date as part of the overall wildlife photographer of the year
For Iraqis who lived through the 1990s, dictator Saddam Hussein's birthday on April 28 was a disorientating day of celebration and propaganda. Parties were staged across the sanctions-hit country to mark the occasion, while many public squares and bridges around Baghdad were
Speaking at Web Summit Qatar, Tom Hale told Euronews Next about the importance of constant monitoring, how Oura makes use of AI, and where the company is headed.
American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, welcomes today’s (29 January) decisive political decision by EU foreign ministers at the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) of the European Union to designate the Iranian regime’s Islamic
There is much concern about a new nuclear arms race after the New START treaty between the United States and Russia expires on February 5. A two-prong approach to nuclear negotiations is highly advisable. One prong would work to extend New START, though how to do so is a matter
[HRW] Nairobi -- Sahel Leaders Solidify Hold on Power; Warring Forces Attack Civilians
[HRW] Johannesburg -- Regional Bodies Should Press Governments to Respect Rights, Promote Accountability
[HRW] Nairobi -- Concerned Governments Should Act Against Abusive Forces, Press for Civic Space
[HRW] Nairobi -- Crackdown on Freedoms in Burundi, Central African Republic, DR Congo, Rwanda
The European Commission wants to cut through 27 national company laws with a single EU-wide rulebook. The goal is faster growth, lower costs, and more startups staying in Europe. Watch the video.
TOKYO, Feb 4 - The handbag she carries is sold out, her pink pen has gone viral and even her favourite snacks are in hot demand: Japan's 64-year-old leader Sanae Takaichi has sparked an unlikely youth-led craze that could propel her to a big election win.
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A similar misunderstanding happened the next day when three other foreigners walked into the same venue.
A new round of trilateral Ukraine-US-Russia talks is scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi just one day after Russia’s largest attack against Ukraine this winter, as Moscow launched a record number of missiles, targeting Ukraine’s civilian energy infrastructure.
A Thai man was detained after live protected animals were discovered hidden inside his suitcases.
As Angola Oil & Gas 2026 puts investment at the center of the agenda, Angola is demonstrating how oil-led growth, innovative technology and low-carbon fuels can advance energy security while supporting long-term climate objectives LUANDA. As global energy debates continue to
HANOI, Feb 4 - Vietnam is willing to increase purchases of U.S. goods, especially machinery and high‑tech products, its trade minister said on Wednesday, as the Southeast Asian nation began a sixth round of tariff negotiations in Washington this week.
Local authorities have described the seizure of drugs and assets as the biggest recorded in Johor.
Initial assessments suggest the elephant may have suffocated after choking on food.
Grieving family of the backpacker will attend a smoking ceremony conducted by the island’s traditional owners Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The distraught parents of a backpacker believed to
[DW] First enacted in 2000, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) allows qualifying sub-Saharan African countries to export over 1,800 products to the US duty-free. Export countries include Nigeria and South Africa.
Nearly 100 students required hospitalisation, and two remained under treatment as at Feb 4.
Spain has struggled to balance tourism with local life, as residents complain of housing shortages and rising costs.
The social media platform recently announced that it was axing around 15% of its workforce.
Innovations at Milano Cortina 2026 include AI everywhere and drones.
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Guinea worm is on course to become the second human disease eradicated after smallpox, with only 10 human cases reported worldwide in 2025.
The ‘Doomsday Glacier’ already contributes four per cent of annual sea level rise, but can the consequences of climate change be barricaded off?
Invest Africa (http://www.InvestAfrica.com) and global corporate intelligence and cyber security consultancy S-RM (http://apo-opa.co/4qHDgVH) have renewed their partnership for the third year in 2026. The partnership reinforces a shared commitment to advancing trade and
Extracurricular education is omnipresent in South Korea.
Sound machines may not be the sleep saviors many believe. Researchers found that pink noise significantly reduced REM sleep, while simple earplugs did a better job protecting deep, restorative sleep from traffic noise. When pink noise was combined with outside noise, sleep
The US has reached a deal which guarantees an annual minimum of water deliveries from Mexico, replacing the old system under which Mexico had to fulfil a quota on a five-year cycle. Washington says the deal is set to help farmers in southern states, particularly in Texas.
The Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi-starring adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic novel opens in theaters on Feb. 13.
[WHO] Up to four in ten cancer cases worldwide could be prevented, according to a new global analysis from the World Health Organization (WHO) and its International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). The study examines 30 preventable causes, including tobacco, alcohol, high
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's deputy foreign minister on Monday met senior United Nations envoys to discuss evolving security and political developments in the Horn of Africa, officials said.
[WHO] The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched its 2026 global appeal to ensure that millions of people living in humanitarian crises and conflicts can access health care.