Reported 8 months ago
The Bank of England decided to keep its main interest rate at 5.25%, despite inflation falling to the target of 2%. This decision, which marks the second consecutive meeting without a change, was supported by seven out of nine members, while two members advocated for a rate cut. Governor Andrew Bailey expressed the need to ensure that inflation remains low before making any changes. The decision is expected to have a significant impact on the upcoming U.K. general election, with economists predicting a rate cut in the near future to support economic growth.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
ABC新聞影片顯示，在2024年6月20日凌晨2:04，警方逮捕了一名男子，他們稱該男子猛撞了兩名騎自行車的人，其中一人更被壓過。ABC新聞的Rhiannon Ally採訪了其中一名騎自行車的人，該人表示僅僅幾英寸間隔讓他得以存活。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
The 2026 New Taipei City mayoral candidate selection is under scrutiny, with the latest poll by Central Broadcasting and the Public Opinion Survey Association showing that within the Kuomintang, Taipei Deputy Mayor Li Sichuan has the highest support rate at 37.26%, followed by Legislative Yuan Kuomintang Caucus Secretary-General Hong Mengkai at 14%. Meanwhile, New Taipei Deputy Mayor Liu Heran, favored by Mayor Hou Youyi as the successor, only garnered a support rate of 5.14%. Political commentator Wen Langdong analyzed that this is clearly an internal Kuomintang 'Lifting Chuan Poll,' indicating that Liu Heran is out of the competition. The poll also sheds light on various Democratic Progressive Party potential candidates and their support rates, with implications for future party strategies and outcomes.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
Publisher 'Education Publication' in Japan made corrections to middle school English textbooks, replacing content related to Issei Hyuuga, who was involved in illegal gambling, with content about Yoshiteru Nishi, the long-time chef of the Japanese national men's soccer team. This decision was made following Issei Hyuuga's legal issues and approval from the Ministry of Education. The new content highlights Nishi's support for athletes through food tailored to their needs.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
陳妍希和陳曉婚姻陷入危機，陳妍希在節目中透露陳曉婚後變了很多，連生日禮物都只敢在當天問一句。婚前陳曉給她許多驚喜，但婚後卻消失無蹤，讓人揣測婚姻是否出了問題。
Source: COM
Reported 8 months ago
In JiaYi City, Taiwan, a 42-year-old man went to his ex-wife's boyfriend's home to negotiate but ended up fatally stabbing the boyfriend and injuring his son who tried to intervene. The man then fled to a motel where he was surrounded by police. Despite initial negotiations and shots fired, the man ultimately took his own life. The incident was fueled by jealousy over suspicions of infidelity. The man, a former plumber, was unemployed and resorted to violence due to relationship conflicts, ultimately leading to a tragic end.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
A man named Ah Xiang (pseudonym) got married only for a year before being imprisoned for drug-related charges, serving a short sentence of less than half a year. Upon release, his foreign wife seemingly disappeared, leading to a 19-year separation where the couple lost contact. Unable to locate his wife, Ah Xiang sought divorce through the Hsinchu District Court, which was granted in June of this year. The court ruling highlighted the lack of communication between the couple during the man's prison term and the prolonged separation period, ultimately allowing the divorce based on significant grounds of marital difficulty.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
On June 20, 2024, in Taichung, a 31-year-old man surnamed Lin was hit by a car while riding his Ubike with his mother following behind. The son was struck by a car turning right at an intersection, resulting in his tragic death under its wheels. The mother witnessed the entire incident in agony. Despite immediate efforts by bystanders to help lift the car and rescue the injured rider, he passed away at the hospital. The driver, a 66-year-old woman named Zhang, is being investigated for possible negligence causing death. The accident occurred after the son sought medical attention for stomach pain with his mother by his side and they were returning home by Ubike when the fatal collision happened.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
On June 20, 2024, at 2:00 AM, TVBS News reported an intense confrontation between DPP legislator Wang Ting-yu and KMT legislator Yeh Yuen-chih in the legislative corridor. The heated exchange arose from accusations during the final reading of parliamentary reform laws, where Yeh Yuen-chih criticized Wang Ting-yu of spreading rumors after Wang alleged Yeh advocated for 'using police power.' The encounter escalated into a 5-minute verbal altercation, with moments of physical confrontation.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
Last weekend, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) led by party chairman Lin Yu-chang launched a campaign to recall 6-10 blue camp legislators, aiming to regain its status as the largest party. The DPP's strategy is seen as a move to address the minority status in parliament by aiming for a majority position. The blue camp is considering a reciprocal recall strategy, but it faces challenges due to the strength of DPP's base. The Nationalist Party (KMT) is advised to consider dissolving parliament to focus on winning over middle-ground voters and avoid entanglement in solely party-based conflicts.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
On June 20, 2024, UDN News reported that the Legislative Yuan will vote on the parliamentary reform review case on the 21st. Recently, opposition party legislators found almost all information related to the 'digital identity card' heavily redacted, sparking renewed emphasis on the 'Congressional investigative power' in the parliamentary reform. Lawyer Tong Wenxun commented on this matter, questioning the rationale behind the DPP's failed 'digital identity card' policy and criticizing the current administration for retaining related machinery despite its failure, suggesting that the DPP should be held accountable for losses including breach-of-contract fines.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
On TVBS News Network on June 20, 2024, at 1:59 a.m., Sun Anzuo was found carrying a gas gun and was searched by the police. He was then formally investigated. When he emerged from the prosecutor's office last night (19th), Sun Anzuo smiled, gave a thumbs-up, and even made an anime hand gesture, suggesting underlying meaning. The next day after the incident, we saw Sun Peng and Di Ying appearing in a calm state.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
On June 20, 2024, Foxconn (2317) closed at 217.5, up more than 7.14%, with a market value of 3.02 trillion yuan, becoming the second company in Taiwan's stock history to surpass the 3 trillion yuan mark after TSMC. The F4 leading Taiwan's stock market rose above 23,000 points, with Foxconn continuing to surge, reaching a high of 217, a more than 6% increase. Other notable stocks in the Foxconn Group that performed well today include, among others, Hong Zhun (2354), Yang Cheng (3498), and other listed companies.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
During the graduation ceremony at Fudan University Law School in Shanghai, a Taiwanese student assaulted a teacher, sparking online criticism of the school's system and infrastructure. The student, identified as Xia, was initially rumored to have intended to hit the dean but ended up striking another teacher. After the incident, Xia issued an apology. Online discussions revealed Xia's dissatisfaction with the university, referring to it as a 'shabby university' with poor governance, corrupt practices, and questionable academic atmosphere. Xia claimed he was forced to attend by his parents and submitted a lengthy withdrawal statement criticizing the institution further. While some Chinese netizens sympathized with Xia, others condemned him as abnormal and called for his detention and expulsion.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
有關唐治平的母親死亡案，警方確認屍體身份為唐治平的母親，但唐治平堅稱不是自己母親，因此表示憤怒並下跪抗議。這起事件引發了輿論熱議，唐母可能成為無名屍的可能性。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
During the third reading of the parliamentary reform bill at the end of last month in Taipei, Democratic Progressive Party legislator Wang Ting-yu accused Kuomintang legislator Yeh Yu-ching of advocating for the 'use of police power,' leading to a heated 5-minute exchange in the parliament corridors today, including a brief physical altercation. The confrontation stemmed from past accusations and disagreements, showcasing the increasingly contentious atmosphere within the Taiwanese parliament.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
國民黨立委葉元之表示，願意解散國會，但是必須有1個前提，否則無法解決憲政僵局。他強調若只是單純解散，毫無意義，也無法解決任何問題。葉元之認為，在目前情況下解散國會沒有意義，但如果是基於新的民意重新選擇，他支持解散國會。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
The conflict in the South China Sea between China and the Philippines escalated again with the Philippine armed forces releasing footage accusing Chinese coast guard of forcefully boarding a Philippine vessel at Ren'ai Reef, seizing military firearms and navigation equipment, resulting in seven injuries. However, China retaliated, claiming the Philippine vessel intentionally collided and that Chinese coast guard did not take direct action against Philippine personnel. This marks the first conflict between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea since the enforcement of China's Coast Guard Law on June 15. The U.S. Secretary of State expressed concern, urging against actions that could disrupt regional stability, while Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs opposed any attempt to change the status quo through force or military coercion. The situation has led to increased readiness for possible further conflicts between China and the Philippines in the region.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
On June 20, 2024, at 1:58 AM, Tang Chiping's company issued a statement seeking assistance after Tang was seen behaving erratically on the roadside and even kneeling in front of a TV station, claiming he couldn't find his mother and refusing to face her death. Facing public concern, his management company urgently released a statement indicating that they currently have no solution for the situation of Tang's mother's unclaimed body. The company expressed their desire to help but stated that since they are not blood relatives, they are temporarily unable to take action and are in contact with the prosecutor's office. Tang Chiping's work has been temporarily suspended, and his company is seeking legal ways to claim his mother's body or assist him in seeking medical care.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
In the review of the parliamentary reform review bill on June 20, 2024, the unclear definition of 'counter-questioning' in the amendments to parliamentary powers led to disputes, with even Minister of Justice Zheng Ming-qian admitting he did not understand the true meaning of it and believed that questioning should not be punished. The review process highlighted the challenge of maintaining legal justice and protecting the rights of those being questioned in the legislative process, with the need to find a balance being a key issue for the Legislative Yuan to address. Vague definitions and provisions in the reform bill are seen to impact all relevant persons.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
Tomorrow (21st), the Legislative Yuan will address the reconsideration proposal submitted by the Executive Yuan regarding parliamentary reform legislation amendments, with intense opposition party questioning in the past few days. It was pointed out by Kuomintang Legislator Xu Qiaoxin that the seven reasons image cards posted on Facebook by the Executive Yuan resulted in six items upon delivery to the Legislature, with different wording from the reconsideration letter, to which Premier Su Tseng-chang remarked that the Facebook post represented his emotions. The reconsideration proposal will be decided on the 21st, with opposition parties accusing the government of spreading misinformation externally, including remarks by a senior DPP figure that the premier found inappropriate.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
藝人唐治平的母親被發現陳屍住家頂樓，雖然一直表示聯繫不上母親，但唐治平這段時間否認該女性遺體為母親，且透露若找不到可能報失蹤。唐治平經紀人則指出無法處理唐媽媽遺體的問題，只能持續與檢察官聯繫，希望有人能合法領走或協助治平。唐治平工作已暫停，公司提供支援，並希望外界給予他調整自己的時間和空間。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
The mother of artist Tang Chih Ping was found dead on the top floor of her home on June 3rd. Tang Chih Ping denied that the deceased woman was his mother, stating that if she cannot be found, he would consider reporting her missing. Tang Chih Ping's agent issued three statements seeking help, explaining the difficulty in handling the situation due to the lack of blood relation and the need to contact prosecutors. Tang Chih Ping's work has been suspended, with his agent requesting understanding and space for him to adjust. Tang Chih Ping previously knelt outside a television station, reiterating that the deceased woman was not his mother and expressing hope for job opportunities.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
On June 21, 2024, the Legislative Yuan will review the 'Parliament Reform Bill.' Protest gatherings have been approved in specific areas around the Legislative Yuan for both 'Anti-Expansion of Power' and 'Supporting Reform' groups. Taipei City Police have deployed proper services and set up barriers to separate groups with differing opinions. Participants are advised to enter the venue according to their group affiliation and are urged to express their opinions rationally and respect each other's freedom of speech. Any illegal or violent behavior will be strictly dealt with by the police to ensure the smooth conduct and safety of the gatherings.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
Cathay Financial Holdings released the June National Economic Confidence Survey results, with 27% of respondents stating that the main factors influencing this year's Taiwan stock index are the global fiscal and monetary policy ease, while 25.6% believe it is Taiwan's economic growth and corporate profit performance, and 24.1% think it is the trend in the US stock market. The survey also reveals that over half of the public considers global demand and economic trends as the main factors affecting Taiwan's economic growth in 2024. The survey collected a total of 15,821 valid responses from Cathay Life Insurance official website members and Cathay United Bank customers through email questionnaires. Additionally, the survey shows optimistic consumer sentiment and outlook indices, with a rise in willingness for major purchases and property transactions.
Source: YAHOO