August 19, 2025

Magnitude 4.9 Earthquake Strikes Off Eastern Taiwan Coast

Hualien: A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Hualien County in eastern Taiwan at 9:26 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). The epicenter was located in the sea about 11.7 kilometers east of Hualien County…

High UV and Heat Levels Expected Across Taiwan: CWA Forecast

Taipei: The ultraviolet index (UVI) across Taiwan is expected to reach “very high” levels on Tuesday, while daytime temperatures are projected to exceed 30 degrees Celsius, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) announced.

According to Focus Taiwa…

Taiwan to Expand Health Coverage for Costly Cholesterol Drugs

Taipei: Taiwan will expand health insurance subsidies next month for a costly cholesterol treatment, helping about 5,000 cardiovascular disease patients cut their medical bills. In a news release issued Tuesday, the National Health Insurance Administr…

Kinmen Councilor Sentenced to 4 Years for Corruption

Kinmen: The Kinmen District Court on Tuesday sentenced Kinmen County Councilor Hsu Yu-chao of the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) to four years in prison and five years’ deprivation of civil rights for fraudulently claiming assistant salaries. The ruling …