Three Arrested in Taipei for Drug Possession and Suspected Drugged Driving
TAIPEI — December 1, 2025 — Taipei City police arrested three individuals early this morning in Zhongshan District after discovering amphetamines, etomidate cartridges, ketamine, and drug paraphernalia inside a vehicle.…
Teen Seriously Injured in Hsinchu City Knife Attack; Two Suspects Detained
HSINCHU CITY — November 29, 2025 — A violent knife attack in the Chenghuang Temple commercial district left a 17-year-old part-time student seriously injured, authorities reported. The victim, identified by…
Pedestrian Fined Despite Green Light in Taiwan Sparks Online Debate
TAIWAN — December 1, 2025 — A female pedestrian in Taiwan shared her surprising experience of being fined NT$500 for crossing a crosswalk, even though she stepped onto the street…
Three Customers Hospitalized After Taichung Tea Shop Serves Tea From Improperly Cleaned Thermos
TAICHUNG — December 1, 2025 — Three customers were sent to the hospital yesterday after drinking hot tea from a well-known chain tea shop in Taichung, which accidentally used a…
Taoyuan Airport’s Terminal 3 North Boarding Hall to Begin Trial Operation Tomorrow
TAOYUAN — December 1, 2025 — Taoyuan International Airport will launch the trial operation of Terminal 3’s North Boarding Hall at 3:00 AM tomorrow, allowing passengers on early morning flights…
Misuse of Household Assistance Services Sparks Tension Between Families and Home Care Workers
NEW TAIPEI CITY — December 1, 2025 — A recent incident involving a home care worker in New Taipei City has reignited public discussion about the misuse of government-funded household…
Strong Northeast Monsoon to Bring Major Temperature Drop in Taiwan This Week
December 1, 2025 | Taipei, Taiwan Taiwan will continue to feel the effects of the northeast monsoon this week, with a new surge of strong cold air forecast to arrive…
Kaohsiung Health Bureau Finds Banned Veterinary Drug in Supermarket Sea Bream Fillets
December 1, 2025 | Kaohsiung, Taiwan A routine inspection by the Kaohsiung City Health Bureau has detected traces of enrofloxacin—an antibiotic banned from being present in food—inside “Taiwanese Sea Bream…
Keelung Water Supplier Faces NT$500,000 Fine After Oil Contamination Causes Tap Water Odor
December 1, 2025 | Keelung, Taiwan The Keelung City Environmental Protection Bureau (EPB) has announced a NT$500,000 fine against the local water supplier after tap water in Keelung City and…
Rep. Leandro Leviste to Distribute 250,000 Noche Buena Packages for Filipino Families
November 29, 2025 | Batangas, Philippines Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste is set to distribute 250,000 Noche Buena packages to Filipino families this Christmas, using funds from his…