BLACKPINK Concerts in Kaohsiung Marred by Ticket Scalping and Fraud Cases
October 20, 2025 – Kaohsiung, Taiwan The highly anticipated BLACKPINK concerts in Kaohsiung drew massive crowds and overwhelming fan enthusiasm — but also led to a series of ticket scalping…
Police Strengthen Crackdown on Speeding and Modified Vehicles Along Pingtung’s Provincial Highway 24
October 20, 2025 – Pingtung County, Taiwan Provincial Highway 24, a key road connecting Sandimen and Wutai Townships in Pingtung County, has long been known for its winding terrain and…
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…