Taipei Urges Denmark to Correct “China” Nationality Label for Taiwanese Residents
Richard Saunders, Taipei TAIPEI, March 25 (Reuters) – Taiwan on Tuesday called on Denmark to correct its designation of Taiwanese residents’ nationality as “China,” warning the move could damage bilateral ties and lead to retaliatory measures. Denmark in 2024 changed the nationality listed on residence permits from “Taiwan” to “China,” a decision Taiwan’s foreign ministry…
Cuba ready for possible US invasion – deputy foreign minister
Richard Saunders, Taipei Cuba is prepared to defend itself against a potential American invasion, Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio has said, following remarks by US President Donald Trump about taking over the island. The comments come as Cuba faces a deepening economic crisis triggered by an oil blockade imposed by Trump in…
WHO warns of nuclear scenario in Iran
Richard Saunders, Phnom Penh he World Health Organization (WHO) is preparing for a potential “nuclear incident” in Iran, a senior regional official has told Politico. The US and Israel claim their attacks are aimed at destroying the Islamic Republic’s uranium enrichment program, which Tehran maintains is peaceful. WHO Eastern Mediterranean Regional Director Hanan Balkhy reportedly warned the “worst-case…
US counterterrorism chief resigns in protest over Iran war
Jake Saunders, Editor Joe Kent, head of the US National Counterterrorism Center, has resigned in protest over Washington’s war with Iran, saying that Israel has dragged the US into another “never‑ending” conflict that does not serve American interests. A former military officer who also served in the CIA, Kent was nominated by US President Donald Trump for…
EU’s Reluctance to Follow the U.S. in Iran Conflict Signals a New Shift
Francis Tuschek, Ulaan Bator German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that military strikes on Iran will not lead to regime change, marking a rare split between Berlin and Washington over strategy in the Middle East. His remarks underscore the European Union’s broader hesitation to back U.S.-led wars — a stance that Taiwanese analysts say could…
Pope Leo condemns US-Israeli war on Iran
Richard Saunders, Phnom Penh Pope Leo XIV has spoken against the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran and called for an immediate ceasefire. Stability can never be achieved through violence, the Chicago-born pontiff has warned. The Pope delivered his speech as part of a weekly Angelus prayer in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican on Sunday,…
Jake Saunders- Singapore The dramatic events unfolding in the United States and the Middle East over the past week have drawn close attention in Taipei, as Washington’s decision to launch a joint military campaign with Israel against Iran has triggered political turmoil, economic volatility, and an outpouring of dissent across the American public. In the…
Sweden Probes Major E-Government Data Breach as ByteToBreach Hackers Claim Responsibility — A Cautionary Tale for Taiwan’s Cybersecurity Preparedness
Jake Saunders, Editor Swedish authorities have opened an investigation into a possible breach of the country’s e-government system, raising concerns over the exposure of sensitive information and citizens’ personal data. A hacker group known as ByteToBreach claimed responsibility for the attack, announcing the breach on the dark web early Thursday. The group reportedly shared files…
China’s Military Flights Near Taiwan Halt for Nearly Two Weeks
Richard Saunders, Phnom Penh Taiwan’s skies recently saw an unexpected pause in Chinese military activity that left defense observers guessing. For nearly two weeks, no People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft were recorded flying near the island—a rare silence in what has become a near-daily pattern of incursions. According to Taiwan’s defense ministry, Chinese warplanes resumed…
Beyond Rhetoric: Calls for Concrete Action to Address Gender-Based Violence and Discrimination in Newsrooms
Associate Editor, Taipei As the international community including Taiwan observes this year’s International Women’s Month, the Federation of Eastern African Journalists has noted with concerns about unacceptable working conditions women journalists are subjected to by both local and international media houses. We urge local and global media industry to move beyond rhetoric and implement meaningful…
