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Taiwanese leader wants more defence links with Europe
AFP, Published on 12/02/2026
» TAIPEI - Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has called for greater defence and AI cooperation between Taiwan and Europe, as the democratic island seeks to bolster its protection against China.
US to scrap legal cornerstone of climate regulations this week
AFP, Published on 11/02/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - President Donald Trump's administration is set to finalize on Thursday its repeal of a foundational scientific determination that underpins the US government's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.
AI to track icebergs adrift at sea in boon for science
AFP, Published on 05/02/2026
» PARIS - British scientists said on Thursday that a world-first AI tool to catalogue and track icebergs as they break apart into smaller chunks could fill a "major blind spot" in predicting climate change.
Philippines digs out from Typhoon Fung-wong as death toll climbs to 18
AFP, Published on 11/11/2025
» TUGUEGARAO CITY — Rescuers using backhoes and chainsaws began digging the Philippines out from the devastation of Typhoon Fung-wong on Tuesday, as floodwaters receded in hundreds of villages and the storm's death toll climbed to 18.
Botox under burqas: Cosmetic surgery in vogue in Afghanistan
AFP, Published on 17/09/2025
» KABUL — Decked out with fake crystal chandeliers and velvet sofas, cosmetic surgery clinics in Afghanistan's capital are a world away from the austerity of Taliban rule, where Botox, lip filler and hair transplants reign.
Trump unveils slew of new tariffs, punishes Canada
AFP, Published on 01/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump unveiled new tariffs Thursday on nearly 70 countries -- including a blistering 35% on neighbour Canada -- as he seeks to reshape global trade to benefit the US economy.
Polls open in Taiwan's high-stakes recall election
AFP, Published on 26/07/2025
» TAIPEI — Taiwanese voters turned out at schools, churches and community centres on Saturday to cast their ballot in a high-stakes recall election that could give President Lai Ching-te's party control of the parliament.
Taiwan's opposition protests ahead of recall vote
AFP, Published on 25/07/2025
» TAIPEI - Taiwan's main opposition will protest on Friday, the eve of unprecedented recall elections targeting its lawmakers that could tip the balance of power to President Lai Ching-te's ruling party.
Taiwan kicks off military drills in face of China threat
AFP, Published on 09/07/2025
» TAIPEI - Taiwan began its annual military drills on Wednesday with troops joined by the largest-ever mobilisation of reservists for 10 days of training aimed at defending against a Chinese invasion.
Big automakers report US sales jump on pre-tariff consumer surge
AFP, Published on 02/07/2025
» NEW YORK - Several leading automakers including Detroit giants General Motors and Ford reported increased US car sales in the second quarter on Tuesday as consumers fast-forwarded purchases ahead of US tariffs.