November 26, 2025

KMT Committee Member Resigns After ‘Unification’ Video Controversy

Taipei: Ho Ying-lu, a member of the Kuomintang’s (KMT) Central Standing Committee, announced her resignation from the opposition party on Wednesday amid controversy over a video she made advocating for Taiwan’s unification with China while wearing a shirt featuring Mao Zedong. According to Focus Taiwan, Ho posted a video on

Elderly Man Fatally Struck by Bus in Taipei’s Shilin District

Taipei: An 87-year-old man lost vital signs after being hit by a right-turning bus while crossing the street in Taipei’s Shilin District around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, and was later pronounced dead at a hospital, according to local authorities. The tragic incident has prompted an investigation to determine the exact

MOFA Engages with Abu Dhabi Police Regarding Alleged Detention of Taiwanese National

Abu dhabi: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced on Wednesday that it has initiated discussions with Abu Dhabi police to clarify the circumstances surrounding the alleged detention of a Taiwanese citizen at Abu Dhabi International Airport earlier this week. According to Focus Taiwan, MOFA’s Dubai office, which handles affairs

DPP Unveils Candidates for New Taipei and Miaoli County Elections

Taipei: Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Wednesday officially named Su Chiao-hui as its candidate for the New Taipei mayoral race, and Chen Pin-an as its candidate for the Miaoli County magistrate race in the 2026 local elections. At a press conference, Taiwan President and DPP Chairman Lai Ching-te