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US and Bangladesh agree trade deal

Along with a reduced tariff for most exports, clothes made in the South Asian country with American cotton will get a duty waiver ...

Horn of Africa neighbors at odds over alleged incursions

Eritrea has dismissed allegations by Ethiopia that Asmara has been providing direct material support to militant groups as “fabricated” ...

MOC unveils shortlist for Festival Off Avignon, Edinburgh Festival Fringe

The Ministry of Culture announced Feb. 9 in Taipei City the seven troupes selected to perform at the 2026 Festival Off Avignon and Edinburgh...

Dozens dead after migrant boat capsizes off Libya

Only two survived when a rubber dinghy sank in an attempt to cross the Mediterranean, the UN has said ...

EU mulling ‘membership-lite’ for Kiev – Politico

Brussels is seeking ways to neutralize Hungary so that Ukraine could be admitted to the bloc, sources say ...

UK’s King Charles comments on brother’s Epstein links

The monarch has said he is concerned by new revelations of ex-Prince Andrew’s ties with the convicted sex offender ...

Bangladesh heads to the polls: What’s at stake for a nation rocked by Gen Z upheaval?

The general elections and referendum will sway the South Asian country’s future governance, regional power equations, and trade trajectory ...

North Korea forces forest rangers to seize firewood from freezing people

People gathering firewood in the hills along North Korea’s northern border with China are dodging forest rangers who have intensified patrols to meet quotas...

‘Avalanche’ of complaints against Ukrainian forced mobilization – ombudsman

The 340-fold increase in four years shows forced draft is causing a “systemic crisis,” the official has said ...

India moving ahead with space station plans – official

New Delhi has also reportedly made progress on 80 satellites that will relay signals for its manned space flight mission ...

MOFA welcomes delegation from Taiwanese businesses in Europe

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said that Taiwan is an indispensable partner to Europe in its endeavors to enhance security and economic resilience.   Lin made the...

2026 Taipei International Book Exhibition wraps up

The 2026 Taipei International Book Exhibition concluded Feb. 8 after attracting 580,000 visitors, according to the Ministry of Culture.   The event’s six-day run featured 509...

MOFA congratulates Japan, Thailand on successful general elections

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs offered its sincere congratulations Feb. 9 to Japan and Thailand on their successful general elections the previous day.   Led by...

Trump threatens to block bridge to Canada

The US president has demanded ownership of “at least half” of the crossing between Ontario and Michigan ...

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