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Travel unlocked: 5 countries you can visit with a Japan visa as an Indian traveller
Lifestyle | January 22, 2026 23:11 ISTHolding a valid Japan visa can open up more travel options than many realise. Indian passport holders can visit several countries using the same visa, making short trips easier and more flexible. Here’s a look at destinations that allow entry with a Japan visa.
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OnePlus CEO Pete Lau arrest warrant: Taiwan alleges illegal recruitment practices
Technology | January 14, 2026 15:55 ISTTaiwan’s Shilin District Prosecutors Office has issued an arrest warrant for OnePlus CEO Pete Lau. The case involves allegations of illegal recruitment of 70+ engineers and violating the Cross-Strait Act. Read the full story here
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US captures Maduro: Will it fuel Putin's war in Ukraine and China's Taiwan ambitions?
Explainers | January 04, 2026 23:00 ISTThe US capture of Venezuelan President Maduro may set a dangerous precedent, allowing other nations like Russia and China to justify actions that violate international law.
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Message to US and Japan? China starts live-fire military drill around Taiwan
World | December 29, 2025 10:19 ISTThe drill is being conducted after the US approved an arms package worth USD 11.1 billion for Taiwan. This is the largest arms sale of the US to Taiwan. China has harshly criticised the move.
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Earthquake of 7.0 magnitude strikes Taiwan, tremors felt across the region
World | December 27, 2025 23:40 ISTEarthquake of 7.0 magnitude on the Richter scale rocked Taiwan on Saturday, according to the country's Central Weather Bureau. The tremor hit the northeastern coastal city of Yilan at 11:05 PM local time
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Trump warns Xi of consequences if China invades Taiwan: 'You'll find out if it happens'
World | November 03, 2025 7:17 ISTUS president Donald Trump did not reveal his strategy on a potential Taiwan conflict and insisted China "understands what will happen" if it attempts any aggression.
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Typhoon Ragasa batters Hong Kong after landfall: 17 killed in Taiwan, two million evacuated in China
World | September 25, 2025 7:21 ISTTyphoon Ragasa latest news: In Taiwan, 17 people died on Wednesday after floods submerged roads and carried away vehicles in one county, and 10 deaths were reported in the northern Philippines.
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Another conflict brewing? Taiwan detects massive Chinese military presence near its territory
World | September 17, 2025 10:47 ISTThe frequent incursions and maritime operations reflect rising tensions between Taiwan and China, a relationship long fraught with geopolitical strain. Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China (ROC), governs itself independently with its own distinct political and economic systems.
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Efforts to deter or interfere would fail: Chinese Minister's clear message to US counterpart
World | September 10, 2025 20:23 ISTThe discussions, which the Pentagon called 'open and productive,' focused on two of the most sensitive issues between the two nations– Taiwan and the South China Sea.
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India's position on Taiwan unchanged: Economic, technology ties will continue, say sources
India | August 19, 2025 12:52 ISTIndia refutes the Chinese foreign ministry readout that misquoted External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar as saying that Taiwan is China’s part, said sources.
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Another earthquake of 5.9 magnitude hits Taiwan, tremors felt across the country
World | June 11, 2025 17:24 ISTBuildings in the capital of Taipei shook for about a minute, however, there were no immediate reports of major damage.
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Strait Thunder-2025A: PLA concludes military drills focusing on 'blockade enforcement' around Taiwan
World | April 02, 2025 18:47 ISTThe military drills, named Strait Thunder-2025A, conducted by the People's Liberation Army, focused on 'blockade enforcement' around Taiwan. The PLA said the drills were aimed at displaying Beijing's wrath against 'separatist' statements by Taiwan President Lai Ching-te.
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Switzerland warns China over military drills near Taiwan: Here's why it's significant
World | March 19, 2025 16:46 ISTSwitzerland has warned China over military drills near Taiwan and has urged to avoid deescalating tensions in the region. Experts say the warning show the significance of the Taiwan strait.
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China conducts massive drills near Taiwan, blames statements from US, Taiwanese leaders for move
World | March 18, 2025 11:46 ISTIn response to Chinese military drills, Taiwan deployed aircraft, navy ships and coastal anti-ship missile defences. Taiwanese Defence Ministry has called the Chinese exercise 'unusual'.
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Taiwan to kill 120,000 green iguanas, fishing spears to be used as most 'humane' method: Here's why
World | January 23, 2025 18:52 ISTGreen iguanas have wreaked havoc in Taiwan's agricultural sectors, which has forced the island nation to kill more than 1,20,000 reptiles. Green iguanas are also kept as pets but they tend to die early in captivity.
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Earthquake of magnitude 6 jolts southern Taiwan, 15 people hospitalised with injuries
World | January 21, 2025 6:42 ISTEarthquake in Taiwan: Taiwan's fire department said 15 people were sent to hospital for minor injuries. There were no immediate reports of deaths from the quake, though rescuers were still assessing damage.
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Taiwanese military personnel spying for China, seek unification with mainland: Taiwan's big claim
World | January 13, 2025 15:55 ISTIn a report, the Taiwan's National Security Bureau has claimed that the current and retired Taiwanese military personnel are posing a special concern to its integrity as they are turning into China's spies and seek unification with the mainland.
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China may attack Taiwan in 2025, Washington's interests to be 'highly' impacted: US think tank
World | January 11, 2025 13:46 ISTA report by US think tank analyses the possibility of China attacking Taiwan in 2025 as it claims that the conflict is very likely. Considering Chinese aggressive postures in South China sea, the report underscores that the potential conflict will most likely involve China, US and regional allies.
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China intensifying disinformation campaigns, spreading propaganda via 'inauthentic accounts': Taiwan
World | January 04, 2025 11:22 ISTTaiwan has accused China of spreading disinformation through inauthentic accounts on social media. The Island nation claims that China is running propaganda campaigns through X, Facebook, and TikTok.
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China sanctions US companies over military sales, aid to Taiwan, will it impact Washington?
World | December 27, 2024 19:53 ISTChina has decided to put sanctions on US companies after Washington decided to sale weapons to Taiwan. Earlier, Joe Biden had approved military assistance to Taiwan.
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