Miaoli Court Sentences Repeat Drug Offender to Nearly 4 Years in Prison
MIAOLI, Taiwan — January 10, 2026 A man surnamed Luo, previously imprisoned for selling Schedule III drugs, has been sentenced to 3 years and 10 months in prison after resuming…
Taichung Police Rescue Woman from Cold on City Street
TAICHUNG, Taiwan — January 10, 2026 A severe cold snap hit Taichung, sending temperatures plunging to around 10°C overnight. On the west district’s Gongyi Road, a woman was found curled…
Taichung Police Officer Disciplined for Breaking into Colleague’s Apartment
TAICHUNG, Taiwan — January 10, 2026 A married Taichung police officer surnamed Hung has been disciplined after breaking into a female colleague’s apartment and allegedly stealing her personal undergarments while…
Police Respond After Woman Allegedly Threatens to “Kill Someone” on Taipei MRT
TAIPEI, Taiwan — January 10, 2026 A 56-year-old woman, identified by police as Ms. Yang, sparked alarm among passengers on the Taipei MRT on Saturday evening after allegedly shouting that…
Canada to Welcome Filipino Travelers Visa-Free Starting 2026
MANILA, Philippines – Beginning in 2026, Filipinos will be able to travel to Canada without the need for a traditional visitor visa, as the country adds the Philippines to its…
Cross-Border Drug Ring Busted After Cannabis Hidden in Mail from Canada
Nantou / Taichung, Taiwan — January 6, 2026 Taiwanese authorities have dismantled a transnational drug trafficking operation after uncovering cannabis concealed in international parcels sent from Canada, leading to the…
Strong Cold Air Mass Lowers Temperatures Across Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan — January 6, 2026 A strong continental cold air mass moved southward over Taiwan on Tuesday, January 6, causing temperatures nationwide to drop steadily. Meteorologists warned that due…
Teen Apprehended for Allegedly Starting Fire at MRT Station in New Taipei
New Taipei City, Taiwan — January 3, 2026 A 15-year-old boy has been taken into custody after allegedly starting a small fire inside Dingxi MRT Station in New Taipei City…
Man Sentenced for Attempted Gold Jewelry Scam in Hsinchu
Hsinchu County, Taiwan — January 3, 2026 A man surnamed Cheng has been sentenced by the Hsinchu District Court after attempting to defraud a jewelry shop by selling counterfeit gold…
Woman Critically Injured, Dog Killed in Shocking Traffic Accident in Changhua
Changhua County, Taiwan — January 3, 2026 A horrifying traffic accident occurred on the afternoon of January 2 in Puyan Township, Changhua County, leaving a woman seriously injured and her…