Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te vows to bolster Taiwan’s defense amid rising Chinese threats. His New Year’s address highlights Taiwan’s crucial role in global democracy and outlines plans for enhanced military readiness.
Taiwan supports the Philippines with a donation of 500 metric tons of rice. This significant gesture, highlighting Taiwan’s commitment to food security, underscores the strong ties between the two nations.
South Korean and US authorities are jointly investigating the Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crash at Muan International Airport that killed 179 people. An aviation expert has suggested a mechanical failure as the possible cause. Authorities are conducting safety inspections on all Boeing 737-800 aircraft in the country. The investigation continues with a focus on uncovering the truth behind the tragedy to enhance aviation safety measures.
Following a tragic plane crash in Muan, the K-pop industry postpones events amid South Korea’s national mourning. Government declares a week-long period of remembrance.
Russian President Vladimir Putin apologizes for the Azerbaijani airliner crash in Kazakhstan, killing 38. Investigation ongoing as questions arise about the cause.
Senior Canadian ministers meet with U.S. President-elect Trump’s nominees to discuss tariffs. Talks aim to mitigate potential impacts on Canada’s economy, focusing on trade relations and border security.
China warns the Philippines against deploying U.S. midrange missiles, citing potential regional instability and security threats. This move forms part of Manila’s defense strategy amid territorial disputes and growing tensions in the South China Sea.
Iraqi authorities are exhuming a mass grave containing Kurdish women and children, believed to be victims of the 1980s Anfal campaign under Saddam Hussein. The grave, found in Muthanna province, highlights ongoing efforts to address past human rights abuses in Iraq.
A plane crash in Kazakhstan has left dozens feared dead, with emergency workers pulling 29 survivors from the wreckage. The Azerbaijan Airlines flight, traveling from Baku to Grozny, crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan. Emergency services are engaged in search efforts, with authorities investigating the cause. Local and international aviation experts are raising questions about safety measures after the tragic incident.
South Korea has officially become a ‘super-aged society,’ with 20% of its population aged 65 or older. The low birth rate and aging population present challenges for the economy and social services.