Taipei: Kuomintang Legislator Chen Hsueh-sheng was released on NT$2 million (US$62,800) bail early Tuesday after being questioned over corruption allegations, including claiming salaries for non-existent legislative aides. The Taipei District Prosecut…
Taipei: A house fire in Yunlin County’s Lunbei Township early Tuesday left two people under emergency treatment and another slightly injured, authorities said. The Yunlin County Fire Department reported receiving a call about thick smoke emanating fro…
Taipei: Typhoon Saudel has shown signs of weakening but is still expected to affect Taiwan when it comes closest to the island on Friday, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said Tuesday. According to Focus Taiwan, the radius of Saudel shrank to…
Taipei: Heavy rain brought by a low-pressure system and strong southwesterly winds has caused widespread flooding, landslides, and road damage across central, southern, and eastern Taiwan. Rail travel disruptions, mass evacuations, and one missing per…
Taipei: Taiwan’s average life expectancy reached 81.27 in 2025, marking an increase from 80.77 in the previous year, with Taipei recording the highest average life expectancy at 83.98, according to the Ministry of the Interior (MOI).
According to Fo…
Taipei: Heavy rain is expected to continue across much of Taiwan through Tuesday morning, with torrential rainfall likely in southern and southeastern areas, due to strong southwesterly winds and multiple weather systems in the area, the Central Weath…
