December 20, 2025

Man Killed Trying to Stop Knife Attacker in Taipei

Taipei: A man who died after a random stabbing spree near two of Taipei’s busiest metro stations on Friday tried to fight the knife-wielding suspect before his death, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an said. The 57-year-old man encountered the suspect at Exit M7 of MRT Taipei Main Station and immediately tried

‘Taiwan Culture in Europe’ Campaign Forges Closer Ties: Official

Taipei: The “Taiwan Culture in Europe 2025” initiative has successfully showcased Taiwan’s freedom, openness, and diversity, via cultural events in Europe, a senior Taiwanese diplomat has said. Eric Huang, head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Department of European Affairs, stated that the initiative, launched this year together with

Snow Falls on Taiwan’s Tallest Mountain for the Second Time This Season

Taipei: A combination of increased moisture and low temperatures resulted Saturday in snowfall on Yushan, Taiwan’s tallest mountain, for the second time this season, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). As the temperature dipped to 1 degree Celsius, snow started to fall at around 5:45 a.m. on the 3,952-meter

Taipei Police Secure Key Evidence in Stabbing Spree Investigation

Taipei: Taipei police said Saturday that they have obtained a laptop computer and a cellphone belonging to the suspect in Friday’s random stabbing attack in Taipei, which left three people dead and several others injured. The laptop and the cellphone, which appeared to be an old one not in use,

Police Presence to be Boosted in Taiwan’s Crowded Areas: Lai

Taipei: President Lai Ching-te announced on Saturday that the government will increase police deployment, including rapid response units, in Taiwan’s crowded public areas to ensure a swift response to potential threats. This decision follows a random knife attack in Taipei that resulted in three deaths and several injuries. According to