September 23, 2025

Gun Failure Ruled Out in Army Shooting Incident: Officer

Taipei: Taiwan’s Army said Tuesday it had ruled out a possible weapon malfunction in its investigation into a shooting incident that left a male conscript severely injured in Taichung the previous day. The conscript’s rifle was inspected at an Army repair depot, which found “no damage to the gun or

Typhoon Ragasa to Disrupt Int’l, Domestic Flights for Two Days

Taipei: Due to the effects of Typhoon Ragasa, domestic and international flight operators on Monday announced schedule alterations that are set to take effect from Tuesday to Wednesday. According to Focus Taiwan, on domestic flights, Mandarin Airlines announced it will suspend all flights from Taiwan proper to Kinmen, Matsu, and

Taipei-Shanghai City Forum Postponed at Last Minute

Taipei: The Taipei-Shanghai City Forum, a significant event in the bilateral relations between the two cities, has been postponed at the last minute, capturing headlines across major Taiwan dailies on Tuesday. According to Focus Taiwan, the sudden postponement of the Taipei-Shanghai City Forum has raised questions and discussions among stakeholders

Typhoon Ragasa Land Warning Lifted as Nationwide Rain Persists

Taipei: The Central Weather Administration (CWA) lifted the land warning for Typhoon Ragasa at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, but warned that rain will continue into the night across the country, with torrential rain expected in eastern Taiwan. According to Focus Taiwan, a sea warning remains effective in the Taiwan Strait,

Typhoon Ragasa Leaves Six Injured Across Taiwan

Taipei: A total of six people were reported injured due to Typhoon Ragasa as of 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, after its land warning was lifted earlier at 8:30 a.m., according to Taiwan’s Central Emergency Operation Center (CEOC). According to Focus Taiwan, the injured individuals were located in Kaohsiung and Pingtung County

4 NT$10 Million May-June Receipt Lottery Winners Urged to Claim Prizes

Taipei: The Ministry of Finance (MOF) on Tuesday urged four winners of the NT$10 million (US$330,797) special prize in the May-June uniform invoice lottery to claim their cash by Nov. 5. In addition, the MOF said three NT$2 million grand prize receipts from the same period remain unclaimed and called