Yilan: A house fire in Yilan County on Tuesday afternoon resulted in the tragic deaths of a pregnant woman in her third trimester and her husband, as reported by local police. The Indonesian couple was discovered unresponsive at the scene in Su’ao Township and was later pronounced dead at a

Taipei: Taiwan has recorded a historic high of 27 melioidosis infections so far this year, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Tuesday, attributing the surge to frequent typhoons and the disease’s long incubation period. According to Focus Taiwan, the latest six cases were reported in Kaohsiung between July 15

Taipei: The Ministry of Environment (MOENV) held its first “anti-heat” drill Tuesday, with Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming stating that urban heat is expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius “very soon.” According to Focus Taiwan, the drill simulated a “red signal” scenario defined by the Central Weather Administration (CWA), which occurs

Taipei: Taiwan reported 12 new imported dengue fever cases from July 15-21, marking the highest single-week total this year, the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced Tuesday. The cases were imported from several countries including Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar, and Cambodia, as per the CDC’s detailed report. According to

Taipei: National Taiwan Normal University’s (NTNU) Department of Sport and Kinesiology has recommended the dismissal of former women’s soccer coach Chou Tai-ying over allegations she coerced students into giving blood samples for research projects, United Daily News reported Tuesday, citing unnamed sources. At a press briefing following the department-level evaluation,

Taipei: Experts in information warfare have raised concerns that China might leverage TikTok to influence Taiwan’s younger demographic, particularly during periods preceding or during potential conflicts. This warning emerged during a seminar in Taipei, focusing on Beijing’s propaganda efforts aimed at Taiwan. According to Focus Taiwan, Lee Chih-te, a former