San francisco: An exhibition showcasing gowns worn by Nymphia Wind opened Thursday at the Asian Art Museum, with the artist expressing hope that the event will elevate the profile of Taiwan and its culture. Nymphia, the only Taiwanese drag artist to w…
Taichung: Former Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) official Wu Nai-jen has been placed in detention over his failure to pay NT$170 million (US$5.38 million) in damages to a state-owned company in a land scandal case, a court said Friday. Wu, 78, repo…
Kaohsiung: Health authorities are investigating a suspected dengue fever cluster at a hospital in Kaohsiung after five inpatients tested positive for the mosquito-borne disease, prompting ward restrictions, disinfection measures, and expanded screenin…
Taipei: Somaliland Representative to Taiwan Mahmoud Adam Jama Galaal on Friday pledged to further strengthen ties between Somaliland and Taiwan at an event marking the opening of the representative office’s new premises.
According to Focus Taiwan, t…
Taichung: Drug-impaired driving has been suspected in two separate fatal car accidents in Taichung and Taoyuan on Thursday evening, authorities said Friday.
According to Focus Taiwan, the first case occurred on Zhonghua Road Section 1 in Taichung’s …
Taipei: The Legislative Yuan has passed amendments to the Public Officials Election and Recall Act, permitting individuals with suspended sentences or those eligible for community service as an alternative to imprisonment to run for office.
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