Apr 24 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on military aid bill for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies By Aamer Madhani, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Even with the new weapons and ammunition, it's unlikely Ukraine will immediately recover after months of setbacks. Continue reading
Apr 23 Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan in big bipartisan vote By Mary Clare Jalonick, Stephen Groves, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press President Joe Biden said in a statement immediately after passage that he will sign it Wednesday and start the process of sending weapons to Ukraine, which has been struggling to hold its front lines against Russia. Continue reading
Apr 06 Watch 2:22 News Wrap: Israeli military recovers body of Oct. 7 hostage from Gaza In our news wrap Saturday, Israel says it recovered the body of a man taken hostage in the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, Russian drone and missile strikes killed eight people in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, Mexico suspended diplomatic ties… Continue watching
Apr 05 Rescue teams in Taiwan search for family feared trapped in rockslide after earthquake By Johnson Lai, Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press Rescue teams are searching for a family of five feared trapped in a rockslide following Taiwan's biggest earthquake in 25 years. Continue reading
Apr 04 Rescuers in Taiwan search for missing people after massive earthquake By Johnson Lai, Kanis Leung, Associated Press Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years sent boulders and mud tumbling down mountainsides, blocking roads. Ten people died and more than 1,000 were injured. Continue reading
Apr 03 Why is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes but so prepared to withstand the massive tremors? By Simina Mistreanu, Associated Press Taiwan is no stranger to powerful earthquakes yet their toll on the high-tech island's 23 million residents has been relatively contained thanks to its excellent earthquake preparedness. Continue reading
Apr 03 At least 9 dead, 70 quarry workers trapped after major earthquake strikes Taiwan By Johnson Lai, Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press Just over 150 kilometers away in the capital of Taipei, tiles fell from older buildings, and schools evacuated their students to sports fields, equipping them with yellow safety helmets. Continue reading
Apr 02 A strong earthquake shakes Taiwan, damaging buildings and causing a tsunami By Associated Press A five-story building in lightly populated Hualien appeared heavily damaged, collapsing its first floor and leaving the rest leaning at a 45-degree angle. Continue reading
Feb 20 Watch 8:19 Taiwan’s top diplomat to the U.S.: ‘We are already a sovereign and independent nation’ By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Sonia Kopelev Tensions in the Taiwan Strait increased this week following incidents near an island involving the Chinese and Taiwanese coast guards. It's happening at a sensitive moment, in between Taiwan's recent election and the upcoming inauguration of its new president. Nick… Continue watching
Feb 13 Senate passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine and Israel, fate uncertain in House By Mary Clare Jalonick, Stephen Groves, Associated Press Dollars provided by the legislation would purchase U.S.-made defense equipment, including munitions and air defense systems that authorities say are desperately needed as Russia batters the country. Continue reading