Taipei: 19 cases in Taiwan have continued to decline, but health authorities are urging the public to remain alert as the risk of severe illness and death remain high, particularly among older adults and those with chronic health conditions. According to Focus Taiwan, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported

Taipei: Taiwanese astronomers have discovered “a missing piece of the puzzle” in the search for a ninth planet at the edge of the Solar System’s known frontier. An international team led by Wang Shiang-yu and Chen Ying-tung of the Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Academia Sinica (ASIAA) found that “Ammonite”

Taipei: Taipei ranked 14th in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Best Student Cities 2026 list, its highest placement to date, according to results released Tuesday. With an overall score of 89.1, the city climbed 12 places from the previous year, surpassing its previous best ranking of 17th in 2019. According to

Taipei: Four new Mpox cases have been confirmed in Taiwan, and the risk of the disease spreading is expected to remain high until September, the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) said Tuesday. The cases include three domestic infections and one imported case from China, with all individuals showing symptoms like

Taichung: A man is facing a fine of up to NT$150,000 (US$5,120) after being caught riding a scooter during urban resilience drills in Taichung on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred in Shalu District in the central Taiwan city at around 1:47 p.m., shortly after the drills began. According to Focus

Taipei: Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) is planning new restrictions on elderly drivers in a bid to improve traffic safety. Chang Yao-hui, a deputy section chief at the MOTC’s Highway Bureau, said Tuesday the ministry is advancing reforms in four areas. These include revising physical and cognitive function