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Why Taiwan is earthquake-prone, and how the island handles them so well

April 3, 2024

Why Taiwan is earthquake-prone, and how the island handles them so well

Taiwan lies along the fault lines encircling the Pacific Ocean where most of the world’s earthquakes occur. Taiwan's earthquake preparedness is among the most advanced in the world.

China sends warplanes, boats around Taiwan following phone call between Xi and Biden

April 3, 2024

China sends warplanes, boats around Taiwan following phone call between Xi and Biden

Following a phone call between President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, dozens of Chinese warplanes and naval vessels were reported making incursions into Taiwanese territory.

Indonesian president-elect meets with Japan's prime minister, commits to strengthening relations

April 3, 2024

Indonesian president-elect meets with Japan's prime minister, commits to strengthening relations

Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Subianto wants to strengthen relations between both nations as China's military presence grows.

Powerful earthquake rocks Taiwan, death toll rising, 800 injured

April 3, 2024

Powerful earthquake rocks Taiwan, death toll rising, 800 injured

An earthquake in Taiwan resulted in nine deaths, some buildings collapsing and a tsunami warning, officials said Wednesday.

Video shows chandelier waving during Taiwan quake

April 2, 2024

Video shows chandelier waving during Taiwan quake

Taiwan was struck with a powerful earthquake Wednesday morning, damaging buildings and causing tsunami warnings in Japan. (Credit: Reuters)

North Korea launches ballistic missile off its east coast: officials

April 1, 2024

North Korea launches ballistic missile off its east coast: officials

South Korean officials report that North Korea launched a missile into the Sea of Japan. The launch comes as tensions between North Korea, South Korea and Japan grow.

Indonesian President-elect Subianto visits China in bid to strengthen ties

April 1, 2024

Indonesian President-elect Subianto visits China in bid to strengthen ties

Indonesia's President-elect Prabowo Subianto, who will succeed Joko Widodo later this year, met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Monday to continue Indonesia's 'friendly policy' toward China.

Robert O'Brien: We are facing a real problem deterring China

April 1, 2024

Robert O'Brien: We are facing a real problem deterring China

Former National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien on the national security threats from China after a Chinese illegal immigrant is arrested for driving onto a California military base.

Russia has detained suspects in Caucasus linked to Moscow terror attack, security agency says

April 1, 2024

Russia has detained suspects in Caucasus linked to Moscow terror attack, security agency says

Russia's Federal Security Service says that it has broken up a terrorist cell whose members "directly participated in financing the perpetrators" of the Moscow terror attack.

Rep. Michael Waltz on TikTok bill: 'This is about China and the Communist Party'

March 31, 2024

Rep. Michael Waltz on TikTok bill: 'This is about China and the Communist Party'

Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., weighs in on the House's TikTok crackdown bill and the U.S. military appearing to prepare for a possible war against China.