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Senate Advances B Foreign Aid Package, Includes Aid For Allies

Senate advances billion foreign aid package, including aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with bipartisan support.

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Senate looks to clear aid bill Tuesday night with no amendments - Roll Call

Senate leaders decided to power through opponents' speechifying in hopes of clearing aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan by Tuesday night.

Roll Call

Senate Debates $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package For Ukraine, Israel And Taiwan

Following its passage in the House with bipartisan backing, the legislation now faces scrutiny and discussion in the upper chamber.

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US Senate passes $95bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

The Senate, in a bipartisan super-majority, overwhelmingly voted to advance the measure, which Joe Biden is expected to sign

The Guardian - US

TSMC evacuated cleanroom staff during earthquake aftershocks up to magnitude 6.3 on Tuesday

Taiwan was rocked by a series of strong earthquakes on Monday and Tuesday but only a small number of cleanroom staff were immediately evacuated from TSMC fabs according to local news reports.

Tom’s Hardware

Taiwan's Hualien City hit by major aftershocks further damaging buildings after deadly earthquake

Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years struck on April 3 killing 13 people

Evening Standard

Taiwan's Lai Says US Military Aid Package Will 'Deter Authoritarianism'

Taiwan's incoming president Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday that a multi-billion US military aid package will "strengthen deterrence against authoritarianism", as China ramps up political and military pressure on the self-ruled island.

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Senate To Vote On B Aid Package For Ukraine

Senate Majority Leader Schumer pushes for swift approval of B aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, facing potential delays due to proposed amend...

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Taiwan debates removing 760 statues of Chinese dictator Chiang Kai-shek

In move seen by the opposition as an attempt to de-sinocise Taiwan, the ruling party is pushing ahead with plans to rid the island of monuments to the dictator

The Guardian - AU

Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 jolts Taiwan

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 on the Richter jolted Taiwan on Tuesday, according to National Centre for Seismology (NCS) data. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

UN calls for international probe into reports of mass graves at Gaza hospitals

The United Nations called Tuesday for an international investigation into reports of mass graves at two Gaza hospitals destroyed in Israeli sieges, saying war crimes may have been committed. Gaza's civil defence agency said Tuesday that health workers had uncovered nearly 340 bodies of Palestinians allegedly killed and buried by…

France 24

Taiwan hit by major series of aftershocks following April 3 earthquake

The strongest of more than 200 tremors was measured at 6.1 by the USGS as shaking continued through the night.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan Hit By Series Of Earthquakes, No Casualties Reported

Recent earthquakes in Taiwan, including a 6.1 magnitude quake, show the importance of earthquake preparedness and vigilance in the region.

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Taiwan Hit By Dozens Of Strong Aftershocks From Deadly Quake

Taiwan was shaken by dozens of earthquakes overnight and into Tuesday that left buildings swaying, with the government saying they were aftershocks from a huge deadly quake that hit the island more than two weeks ago. The strongest, which the US Geological Survey measured at magnitude 6.1, hit around 2:30…

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The Hindu

A lesson from Taiwan in quake resilience

The 1999 earthquake in Taiwan was a major wake-up call which led to critical administrative reforms to improve the emergency response and reduce disasters

Dynamite News

Five earthquakes hit Taiwan's Hualien in nine minutes

Five earthquakes struck Shoufeng Township, Hualien County, in eastern Taiwan on Monday within just 9 minutes, as reported by Central News Agency Focus Taiwan. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - UK

Joy in Taiwan – and praise from the president – as Nymphia Wind wins RuPaul’s Drag Race

Drag star celebrated with massive support at home after taking top prize in the long-running US reality show

International Business Times

Bitcoin, ASML, TSMC, And Netflix Take Wall Street For A Wild Wide. What Is Next?

Bitcoin "halving," and earnings from ASML Holding, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, and Netflix took Wall Street for a wild ride last week, with the CBOE Volatility Index spiking close to 25%.

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NZ PM Luxon interested in Taiwan trade, not travel

Taiwanese officials have given a clear indication they would like to increase trade ties with New Zealand, which is aiming to boost business with Asia.

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Taiwanese Drag Queen Nymphia Wind Wins Rupaul's Drag Race

Taiwan celebrates Nymphia Wind's 'RuPaul's Drag Race' win, showcasing LGBTQ+ progress and inclusivity in the region.

International Business Times

Philippines, US Launch Annual Joint Military Drills

Thousands of Filipino and American troops will kick off joint military exercises in the Philippines on Monday, as Beijing's growing assertiveness in the region raises fears of a conflict.

Al Jazeera

US House passes $95bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. What next?

The bill, which was stalled for a long time following deep splits in Republican camps, now heads to Senate for vote.

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Taiwan To Discuss New Funding Usage With US Congress

Taiwan plans discussions with the US on new funding utilization to strengthen bilateral ties.

The Guardian - AU

House approves $61bn aid for Ukraine – what we know so far, and what happens next

US funding package has cleared its biggest hurdle, the House of Representatives. What comes next in the Senate, and how has the world responded?

WEKU

House passes foreign aid bills to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan

President Biden has expressed support for the House foreign aid package. It now heads to the Senate, where it is also expected to pass.

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