Heavy Rains Drench Northern Taiwan as Typhoon Fengshen’s Outer Bands Combine with Northeast Monsoon
October 20, 2025 – Taipei, Taiwan Northern Taiwan woke up to widespread rainfall on Monday morning as the combined effects of Typhoon Fengshen’s outer circulation and the northeast monsoon brought…
Unlicensed Motorcyclist in Pingtung Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Fatal Crash
October 20, 2025 – Pingtung City, Taiwan A man surnamed Zhang has been sentenced to one year in prison after being found guilty of manslaughter in connection with a fatal…
Cargo Plane Skids Off Runway at Hong Kong Airport, Two Killed
Hong Kong (October 20, 2025)— A tragic accident occurred early Monday morning at Hong Kong International Airport when a cargo plane skidded off the runway and plunged into the sea,…
Tin House Fire Erupts Near Luodong Night Market
Luodong, Yilan County, Taiwan — October 19, 2025 A third-floor tin house on Changchun Road in Luodong Town, close to the popular Luodong Night Market, caught fire around 4:00 p.m.…
Filipina Bound for Bahrain Arrested at NAIA Over Cyber Libel Case
Manila, Philippines – October 19, 2025 A Filipina bound for Bahrain was arrested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City after authorities served a warrant…
Marcos Urges Public Preparedness Amid Successive Disasters
Manila, Philippines – October 19, 2025 President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has emphasized the importance of readiness and vigilance as the country continues to face successive natural calamities, including recent…
Nestlé to Lay Off 16,000 Workers Globally as Part of Major Cost-Cutting Plan
London (October 19, 2025)— Global food giant Nestlé announced Thursday that it will cut around 16,000 jobs worldwide over the next two years as part of its strategy to reduce…
50 Indonesian and Filipino Migrant Workers Fall Victim to Ticket Scam at BLACKPINK’s Kaohsiung Show
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan (October 19, 2025)— What was supposed to be an exciting night for BLACKPINK fans turned chaotic when an alleged ticket scam involving a 25-year-old Indonesian man surnamed…
Palace Press Officer Castro Fires Back at VP Sara Duterte Over Remarks on ICI Integrity
Manila, Philippines (October 19, 2025)— Tensions continue to rise between the Office of the President and the Vice President as Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro hit back at Vice…
Newborn Found Dead in Chiayi Home; Indonesian Migrant Mother Arrested for Questioning
Chiayi County, Taiwan (October 19, 2025)— A shocking case of infant abandonment was discovered early this morning, October 19, in Liujiao Township, Chiayi County. Police and firefighters responded to reports…