Taiwan
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China sanctions two US companies for supporting weapons sales to Taiwan amid tensions
World | Apr 11, 2024, 04:32 PM ISTUS companies General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and General Dynamics Land Systems were sanctioned by China over their alleged support for arms sales to Taiwan. The US and China have traded sanctions over various issues in the past.
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China's Xi Jinping meets former Taiwan President, says no one can stop 'family reunion'
World | Apr 10, 2024, 06:29 PM ISTMa Ying-Jeou, who served as the President of Taiwan from 2008 to 2016, is the first former Taiwanese leader to visit China, amid simmering military tensions between the two nations. China claims sovereignty over Taiwan and has vowed to reunify it with the mainland by force if required.
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Taiwan: Over 600 remain stranded days after 7.4-magnitude earthquake that killed 12
World | Apr 06, 2024, 10:34 AM ISTThe death count from Taiwan's 7.4-magnitude earthquake has risen to 12 after two more bodies were located at a hiking trail. Dramatic visuals of buildings tilting violently during the powerful earthquake flooded social media as rescue operations continued in the island country.
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Two Indian nationals missing after Taiwan earthquake safe, in touch with authorities
World | Apr 05, 2024, 03:01 PM ISTThe 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Taiwan on Wednesday has killed 12 people as of Friday while injuring more than 1,000 people. As many as 50 aftershocks rattled the country overnight as authorities are conducting rescue operations for others missing after the tremor.
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How did a 660-tonne steel pendulum protect Taiwan's largest skyscraper during 7.4 earthquake?
Explainers | Apr 05, 2024, 11:06 AM ISTTaiwan was struck by its most powerful earthquake in 25 years on Wednesday that killed ten people and injured over 1,000. However, due to its effective disaster response training and laws, the earthquake did fairly minimal damage to life and property.
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Nurses' heroic efforts: Protecting babies amid Taiwan's deadly earthquake | WATCH
Trending | Apr 05, 2024, 10:43 AM ISTTaiwan earthquake: Amidst the chaos of Taiwan's devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake, nurses in a neonatal unit demonstrated incredible courage as they protected vulnerable infants. Their swift response, captured in viral surveillance footage, showcased selfless actions amidst perilous conditions.
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Taiwan earthquake: Six miners rescued via helicopter as injuries cross 1,000, ten dead
World | Apr 04, 2024, 04:26 PM ISTTaiwan suffered a 7.2 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday, its most powerful tremor in 25 years, along with 300 aftershocks. At least ten people have been killed while closer to 1,070 people have been wounded.
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Why are Japan, Taiwan and other countries in that region prone to frequent earthquakes?
Explainers | Apr 04, 2024, 11:33 AM ISTThe recent powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck near Taiwan's Hualien City resulted in significant casualties and infrastructure damage, making it the strongest earthquake to hit the region in decades. While tsunami warnings were issued initially, they were later lifted.
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Japan: Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes off east coast of Honshu
World | Apr 04, 2024, 09:38 AM ISTThe earthquake struck at 03:16 UTC with a depth of 10 kilometers. Further details regarding the impact and potential damage are yet to be disclosed.
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Xi warns Biden, China won't 'sit on its hands' if 'Taiwan independence' forces step up attacks
World | Apr 04, 2024, 06:26 AM ISTThis call was the first communication between Xi Jinping and Joe Biden since their historic in-person meeting in California last year. During Tuesday's call, Biden also pressed China over its relationship with Russia and human rights concerns in Hong Kong.
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Taiwan Earthquake: Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Taipei Island | India TV News
News | Apr 03, 2024, 10:58 PM ISTAn earthquake offshore Taiwan with a magnitude of 7.2 rocked the capital Taipei on Wednesday (April 3) morning, knocking out power in several parts of the city and sparking a tsunami warning for the islands of southern Japan and the Philippines. Watch to know more!
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Taiwan President, VP thank PM Modi for his message of solidarity following powerful earthquake
World | Apr 03, 2024, 09:00 PM ISTEarlier in the day, PM Modi expressed his condolences for the loss of lives in Taiwan and said India stood in soldiarity with the people during the aftermath of the earthquake. So far, nine people have been killed in Taiwan and more than 900 others were injured.
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Taiwan earthquake: 70 miners trapped in two coal mines as powerful tremor rocks country
World | Apr 03, 2024, 06:59 PM ISTSo far, at least nine people have been killed and over 900 people have been injured following the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Taiwan on Wednesday. Residual aftershocks in the island country also caused 24 landslides and damage to 35 roads, bridges and tunnels.
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Taiwan hit by strongest earthquake in 25 Years, what makes the country prone to earthquakes?
News | Apr 03, 2024, 05:58 PM ISTAn earthquake offshore Taiwan with a magnitude of 7.2 rocked the capital Taipei on 3rd April, knocking out power in several parts of the city and sparking a tsunami warning for the islands of southern Japan and the Philippines. But Taiwan often gets hit by earthquakes, what's the reason?
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MOMENT: Massive earthquake rocks multiple landmarks in Taiwan I VIDEO
World | Apr 03, 2024, 02:47 PM ISTGovernment statistics showed 736 people were injured and 77 stranded. The quake and aftershocks also caused 24 landslides and damage to 35 roads, bridges and tunnels.
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Taiwan Earthquake in PICS: Taipei hit by strongest quake in 25 years
World | Apr 03, 2024, 08:09 AM ISTA 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Taiwan on Wednesday, the strongest tremor to hit the island in at least 25 years, shaking buildings from their foundations and sparking a tsunami warning for the islands of southern Japan and the Philippines.
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Taiwan earthquake HIGHLIGHTS: 9 dead, over 900 wounded and 100 trapped as rescue operations continue
World | Apr 03, 2024, 11:28 PM ISTTaiwan earthquake LIVE: Taiwan's official central news agency said the quake was the biggest to hit the island since 1999 when a 7.6 magnitude tremor killed around 2,400 people and destroyed or damaged 50,000 buildings in one of Taiwan's worst-recorded quakes.
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Japan reports first wave of tsunami after 7.2 earthquake rocks Taiwan
World | Apr 03, 2024, 07:30 AM ISTTaiwan was hit by a strong 7.2 magnitude earthquake on early Wednesday damaging several buildings in a southern city and creating a tsunami that washed ashore on southern Japanese islands.
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Taiwan earthquake: Multiple buildings collapse as strong 7.2 magnitude quake hits Hualien I VIDEO
World | Apr 03, 2024, 07:05 AM ISTTaiwan earthquake: Taiwan television stations showed footage of some collapsed buildings in Hualien, near the quake's epicentre, and media reported some people were trapped.
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Earthquake of 7.2 magnitude rocks Taiwan's Hualien, Japan issues tsunami alert
World | Apr 03, 2024, 06:55 AM ISTTaiwan Earthquake: A powerful earthquake struck Taiwan early Wednesday, rocking the entire island and collapsing buildings following which Japan issued a tsunami alert.