Migrant Worker Stranded in Yilan Mountains Gets Help from Police
Date: February 19, 2026Place: Datong Township, Yilan County, Taiwan A 35-year-old Thai migrant worker traveling by motorcycle ran low on fuel while visiting the Mingchi Mountain Resort parking area along…
Doctor Warns: Beware of Scratch-Off Lottery Addiction During Holiday Season
Taipei, Taiwan – February 19, 2026 A physician on Tuesday cautioned the public about the risks of gambling addiction during the Lunar New Year holiday, particularly among those who find…
Student Dies After Falling From LRT-1 Fernando Poe Jr. Station in Manila
Manila — February 11, 2026 A father collapsed to his knees in grief after seeing the lifeless body of his son, who allegedly fell from the Fernando Poe Jr. Station…
Deadly High School Shooting in Canada Leaves 10 Dead in British Columbia
TUMBLER RIDGE, British Columbia — February 10, 2026 A deadly shooting at a high school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, left 10 people dead on Tuesday, including the female suspect…
Tainan Metal Factory Fire Contained Quickly
Tainan, Taiwan — February 10, 2026 A fire broke out on Tuesday evening at a metal processing factory in Shanshang District, Tainan, but was quickly brought under control thanks to…
Taiwan Achieves Best-Ever Ranking in 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index
Taipei, Taiwan — February 11, 2026 Transparency International has released the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), ranking Taiwan 24th out of 182 countries and territories worldwide, marking the country’s best…
Cold Front and Northeast Monsoon Bring Cooler Weather Across Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan — February 11, 2026 Taiwan experienced a noticeable shift in weather conditions early Tuesday morning as a fast-moving frontal system passed through the island, followed by a strengthening…
Malaysian Man Sentenced to 2 Years 4 Months for Jewelry Store Robbery in Hsinchu
Hsinchu, Taiwan — February 8 — A Malaysian man, who had been overstaying in Taiwan for seven years, was sentenced to two years and four months in prison for robbing…
Vietnamese Worker Sentenced to 5½ Years for Robbing Landlady in Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung, Taiwan — A Vietnamese migrant worker was sentenced to five years and six months in prison for violently attacking his landlady with a brick and stealing NT$3,000, Kaohsiung District…
Selling or Renting Bank-Linked Online Accounts Can Trigger Severe Penalties Under Taiwan’s Anti-Money Laundering Law
Taipei, February 8 — Authorities are warning online sellers and the public that selling or renting e-commerce accounts linked to bank accounts can result in serious legal consequences under Taiwan’s…