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Taipei's Rare Violence: A Lone Attacker's Deadly Spree

December 20, 2025

Taiwan, known for its low crime rates, faced an unusual incident last Friday. A single attacker caused chaos in Taipei's busy shopping area. Four people lost their lives, including the attacker himself. The man, identified as Chang Wen, was 27 years old and came from Taoyuan. He died after falling f

sports

A Clash of Titans: North Carolina and Ohio State Set to Battle

December 20, 2025

North Carolina and Ohio State are set to face off in an exciting basketball showdown on Saturday. The Tar Heels, ranked 13th, have been on a hot streak, winning four straight games. Their latest victory was against East Tennessee State, where they dominated with a 77-58 win. Henri Veesaar was a stan

politics

Russia's Economy: Can Sanctions Really Change Putin's Mind?

December 20, 2025

Russia's economy is facing tough times. Inflation is high, the budget deficit is growing, and oil and gas revenues are dropping. But don't expect Putin to stop the war in Ukraine anytime soon. Experts say Russia can keep fighting for years, even with Western sanctions. The Kremlin is managing the e

politics

Belarus's Growing Economic Ties with Russia: What's Really Happening?

December 20, 2025

Belarus is becoming more tied to Russia's economy. This is happening in many important areas. These include energy, trade, money, investments, and even defense. Trade is a big part of this. Most of Belarus's exports go to Russia. Some also go to other countries. But they use Russian roads, ports, a

politics

Ukraine's Financial Lifeline: EU Steps Up with a Massive Loan

December 20, 2025

Ukraine is getting a big financial boost from the European Union (EU). The EU has decided to lend Ukraine 90 billion euros over the next two years. This money is crucial for Ukraine, which has been struggling financially since the Russian invasion in 2022. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is h

politics

U. S. and Taiwan Strengthen Defense Ties Amid Rising Tensions

December 20, 2025

The United States has recently announced a significant arms deal with Taiwan, valued at $11. 1 billion. This package includes advanced weaponry like High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and M109 self-propelled howitzers, along with anti-tank missiles and loitering munitions. This deal ma

business

Jyong Biotech: Navigating Market Swings and Future Plans

December 20, 2025

Jyong Biotech, a biotech company based in Taiwan, has noticed some unusual activity in its stock price and trading volume. This comes just after a lock-up period ended this month. The company is in talks with some investment funds about buying shares, but they say they're not hiding any big news tha

technology

U. S. Faces Hurdles in Getting Top-Tier Chips Despite TSMC's Big Investments

December 20, 2025

TSMC, a major player in the chip industry, has been putting a lot of money into the U. S. to build a strong supply chain. However, there's a catch: Taiwan's laws are holding back the production of the most advanced chips in America. Taiwanese lawmakers and experts are worried. They think that if TS

politics

How Trump's Venezuela Move Could Backfire on Taiwan

December 20, 2025

Trump's recent move to block Venezuelan oil tankers is a big deal. It's a strong step against Venezuela's President Maduro. But it might not be the smartest move for the U. S. in the long run. The U. S. has been worried about China for a while. China might try to block Taiwan by sea. If that happen

crime

A Tale of Theft and Consequences: The South American Theft Group's Downfall

December 20, 2025

In a recent court case, two men linked to a group known as the South American Theft Group (SATG) were given prison sentences for their part in a burglary that took place in the Grand Rapids area. The group is suspected of stealing items worth $266, 000 from a home. The two men, William David Villarr