Taiwan
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Trump's advisers fear China could 'invade Taiwan in next five years': Report
World | May 17, 2026, 11:56 PM ISTAccording to a report by an American media outlet, US President Donald Trump's advisers fear that China could invade Taiwan within five years. The report stated the invasion could choke the AI power of American companies.
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Hormuz should remain open, Iran will not acquire nuclear weapon: Key takeaways from Trump-Xi summit
World | May 15, 2026, 12:23 PM ISTTrump and Xi have agreed that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open to support the free flow of energy. President Xi also made clear China's opposition to the militarisation of the Strait and any effort to charge a toll for its use.
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Xi warns Trump during meeting in Beijing: 'US, China could come into conflict if Taiwan issue...'
World | May 14, 2026, 10:06 AM ISTChinese President Xi Jinping stated that safeguarding peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is the biggest common denominator between China and the US.
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China's military drills in the offing? Beijing’s 40-day mysterious airspace closure raises eyebrows
World | Apr 06, 2026, 02:34 PM ISTSuch long-duration airspace closures are uncommon. The timing of the exercise is crucial as US carrier groups are in the Gulf instead of the Pacific.
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Trump administration reaches trade deal to reduce 99 per cent of Taiwan's tariff barriers
World | Feb 13, 2026, 06:38 AM ISTTaiwan's exports to the US will be taxed at a 15 per cent rate or the US government's "Most Favoured Nation" rate, the USTR's office said on Thursday. The 15 per cent rate is the same as that levied on other US trading partners in the Asia-Pacific region, such as Japan and South Korea.
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Travel unlocked: 5 countries you can visit with a Japan visa as an Indian traveller
Lifestyle | Jan 22, 2026, 11:11 PM 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 | Jan 14, 2026, 03:55 PM 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 | Jan 04, 2026, 11:00 PM 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 | Dec 29, 2025, 10:19 AM 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 | Dec 27, 2025, 11:40 PM 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 | Nov 03, 2025, 07:17 AM 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 | Sep 25, 2025, 07:21 AM 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 | Sep 17, 2025, 10:47 AM 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 | Sep 10, 2025, 08:23 PM 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 | Aug 19, 2025, 12:52 PM 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 | Jun 11, 2025, 05:24 PM 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 | Apr 02, 2025, 06:47 PM 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 | Mar 19, 2025, 04:46 PM 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 | Mar 18, 2025, 11:46 AM 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 | Jan 23, 2025, 06:52 PM 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.