Reported 8 months ago
一名72歲老翁在巴基斯坦以約6萬元新台幣買下一名12歲女童後，強迫女童與他結婚。警方接獲報後在婚禮當天強行進入老翁家，解救女童，並逮捕了老翁。女童的父親則趁亂逃離現場。根據報導，童婚在巴基斯坦仍然盛行，且懲罰相對輕微。
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Reported 8 months ago
Tokyo's metropolitan area offers various popular marine aquariums besides food and shopping, providing excellent opportunities for educational visits. The Sunshine Aquarium in Ikebukuro features a unique concept of 'Oasis in the Sky' where visitors can watch penguins swimming above their heads, as well as a jellyfish area with Japan's largest panoramic tank. The Shinagawa Aquarium combines sound and light projections with interactive technology, enhancing the underwater experience, while the Sumida Aquarium near Tokyo Skytree highlights Japan's largest open penguin area and marine ecology tank with a strong conservation spirit.
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Reported 8 months ago
A group including Immigration Admission visited the Executive Yuan on the morning of June 19, 2024, to appeal, with a deputy from the Executive Yuan's Department of Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Legal Affairs accepting the petition. The Legislative Yuan's Internal Affairs Committee passed the initial review of the 'New Resident Basic Law' draft last Wednesday, preserving some articles for further consultation between the ruling and opposition parties. The committee also resolved for the Executive Yuan to submit its draft to the Legislative Yuan for review by June 21 and to have consultations involving both parties. Over a dozen groups concerned about the 'New Resident Basic Law,' including the Southeast Asian Sisters in Taiwan, urged the new cabinet led by Prime Minister Cho Rong-tae, which assumed office on May 20, to respond to the needs of immigrant workers in the draft 'New Resident Basic Law' version to be submitted to the parliament this week.
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Reported 8 months ago
On the one-month mark of the new government, media reports indicate that the DPP caucus and the new cabinet team are still in a period of integration, even privately referred to as the 'alien cabinet' by DPP legislators. President Lai Ching-ta stated that even a championship team needs time to blend in. Premier Lai, along with Vice President Hsiao Mei-chin, Presidential Secretary-General Pan Men-an, and National Security Council Secretary-General Wu Zhaoxie, held a press conference at the Presidential Office to announce the formation of the 'National Climate Change Strategy Committee,' 'National Civil Defense Resilience Committee,' and 'Healthy Taiwan Promotion Committee,' and took questions from the media, expressing confidence in the future cooperation between the executive and legislative branches.
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Reported 8 months ago
Japan's exports surged by 13.5% in May, exceeding expectations, attributed to the weak yen and robust demand in the United States and Asian markets. The Finance Ministry revealed that the trade deficit decreased to 1.22 trillion yen, while imports grew by 9.5% to nearly 9.5 trillion yen. Factors like a weaker Japanese yen and increased prices influenced the trade values, with rising imports of oil and gas contributing to the deficit for the second consecutive month. Despite concerns about the weak yen's impact on inflation, Japan saw strong growth in exports to the US and Asia, particularly in machinery, electronics, and vehicles.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 19, 2024, citizen groups highlighted the unity and determination of the public to ensure that Taiwan's democracy does not take a step back. The initiative aims to resist the advancement of seven proposed laws that could weaken democratic principles, with estimates suggesting over ten thousand participants joining the movement. The groups are particularly focused on the actions of 41 blue camp legislators in proposing or endorsing legislation that might undermine democracy, emphasizing the need for united civic resistance to protect Taiwan's democratic progress.
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Reported 8 months ago
A policeman surnamed Zhan from the Hengchun Police Station in Pingtung County is being prosecuted for abusing his authority and intentionally causing the death of a suspect named Cai during the pursuit of a motorcycle theft case, resulting in widespread social concern. The Pingtung District Prosecutors' Office charged Zhan with intentional homicide by a public official, and the court ruled for his continued detention. The incident occurred in February 2024 when Zhan used excessive force with batons on Cai, causing severe injuries that led to his death. The case has sparked discussions on law enforcement standards and the prevention of similar tragedies.
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Reported 8 months ago
In preparation for the upcoming vote on Parliament reform review on June 21st, a street poll conducted by Yahoo TV's 'Wind in Taiwan' shows that many citizens lack clarity on the content or have concerns about supporting the reform. Opinions range from skepticism about expanding powers and encroaching on judicial rights to calls for clearer explanations from the government before rushing the bill through. Some support the reform while others emphasize the importance of political awareness and avoiding negative tactics. Overall, there is a mix of support and skepticism towards the reform efforts by different political factions.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 19, 2024, during the Legislative Yuan's review of the Executive Yuan's motion for reconsideration of parliamentary reform amendments, legislator Huang Kuo-chang accused the Executive Yuan of being a center for spreading false information. When Premier Tsai Ing-wen was explaining, Huang accused him of 'interrupting.' Speaker Han Kuo-yu emphasized mutual respect and urged officials not to interrupt. The Legislative Yuan will vote on the motion on June 21 after a two-day committee review, which also featured Minister of Justice Cheng Ming-kuen. Amidst the questioning, Huang and others had exchanges, prompting Speaker Han to intervene for order. Various legal and procedural matters were discussed, including the issue of officials allegedly making false statements in the legislature.
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Reported 8 months ago
President Lai Ching-te held a one-month press conference titled 'New Lai New Politics New Taiwan.' Regarding Prime Minister Cho Rong-tai's proposal for reconsideration upon taking office being viewed by the Kuomintang as deepening opposition between factions, Lai emphasized that the Cabinet’s proposal for reconsideration is not to fight against the Legislative Yuan but to provide another opportunity for the Legislative Yuan to review the bill content, stating that ‘this direction is positive.’ Lai also mentioned the possibility of convening a national conference to unify Taiwan and bring consensus among parties, business, government, and academic institutions.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 19, 2024, in New Taipei City, a 19-year-old man named Huang riding a motorcycle lost control and collided with an innocent rider waiting at a red light while allegedly trying to avoid a silver sedan making a right turn, followed by hitting a traffic light pole. The innocent rider was not seriously injured, but Huang suffered abrasions on his limbs and was taken to the hospital for treatment. Further investigation is needed to clarify the exact cause of the accident.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 19, 2024, at 12:05 a.m., reporter Cai Weixin in Taipei reported on a recent video where an elderly person demanded a seat from a young man on the MRT, reigniting the debate on priority seats. TV host Yang Yueh-eh, aged 58, emphasized the importance of mutual respect in her recent post where she highlighted 'being disrespectful, lacking manners, relying on age, and practicing high emotional intelligence.' She believes that prioritizing courtesy on public transportation should extend to various groups, not just the elderly, and encouraged understanding and empathy between passengers. Yang also referenced a recent incident where a 29-year-old passenger faced backlash for not giving up a priority seat, despite suffering from an illness. She stressed the need for all passengers to be considerate and cultivate emotional intelligence on public transport.
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Reported 8 months ago
藝人王柏傑因酒駕撞遊覽車事件，雖以五萬元交保，但可能面臨事業受損，原定出席北影的頒獎嘉賓工作亦有變數。台北市文化局長蔡詩萍指出不適宜他出席，導致王柏傑不僅失去代言合作，亦被取消北影頒獎嘉賓資格。北影也表示取消他的頒獎資格，強調反對酒駕行為，呼籲不喝酒開車，堅持酒駕零容忍。
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Reported 8 months ago
台灣國民黨立委翁曉玲指控賴清德總統是「賣國賊」，賴清德則強調社會自有公斷，身為總統不宜評論立委言行，強調人民最大。翁曉玲在立法院質詢時批評賴清德無視中華民國固有領土，賴清德在滿月記者會上回應，不宜評論立委的言行，但強調國家利益和人民最為重要。
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 19, 2024, at 12:02 a.m., Xiao Xucen, the executive director of the Ma Ying-jeou Foundation, expressed that President Lai Qing-De's statements on peace needing both strength and more importantly, trust, have deviated from the 'One China Principle' loyal to the ROC constitution and the '1992 Consensus' shared with the mainland, crucial for genuine peace and prosperity. Xiao highlighted three instances where Lai Qing-De's representations of cross-strait relations were deemed as deceptive actions, leading Taiwan towards perilous situations.
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Reported 8 months ago
台北市警方深夜突擊查緝位於大安區的德州撲克賭場，抓獲30多人，包括網紅滴妹的男友「I.C Charlie」等經營者。警方查扣大量賭場物品，揭露了該處以非法賭博為名的不法營利行為。其中，「I.C Charlie」原是DJ，後轉戰德州撲克圈，總獎金已破千萬，被稱為帶回亞洲的頂尖撲克教學。他與滴妹交往多年，事發後表明不參與非法博弈。
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 19, 2024, at midnight, reporter Chen Xiaohan from CTI News Network reported that Daisy's boyfriend I.C. Charlie's online live poker platform '6BET Live' was raided by the police for suspected 'illegal profit-making' through illegal gambling under the guise of competitions. Super Brother, a social media influencer, was also found on-site. However, Super Brother's agent clarified that he was only at the neighboring bar drinking and not involved in any gambling activities, denying any suspicions of wrongdoing. Both Daisy and Super Brother swiftly distanced themselves from the scandal, emphasizing no affiliation with illegal gambling activities.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 19, 2024, Cai Guo'an, a fraudster who posed as the wives of Duterte and Xiao Wanchang, faced the second trial without expressing an opinion on his sentence. Cai, an unlicensed accountant and head of a firm, masterminded fraudulent investment schemes, collecting over 3.6 billion, with the second trial increasing his sentence to 14 years and 2 months. Cai defended his innocence by claiming to have repaid 3.9 billion and argued against being a flight risk due to his children in Australia, fearing they would be disgraced if he fled.
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Reported 8 months ago
The European Union is expected to reprimand France for violating the bloc's deficit and debt regulations, potentially leading to fines and complicating the upcoming legislative elections. France's deficit exceeded the 3% threshold, with debt around 111% of GDP, limiting the next government's fiscal policies. The reprimand comes as France faces economic challenges and political uncertainties, with implications for future relations with the EU and financial markets.
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Reported 8 months ago
Jim Ratcliffe, billionaire and head of Ineos Group, criticizes Europe's chemical industry as being in turmoil due to high energy costs and carbon prices, making production uneconomic compared to regions like Asia and the US. He notes a significant decline in Europe's chemical production capacity since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with closures and cuts affecting major companies like BASF SE and Exxon Mobil Corp. Ratcliffe emphasizes the need to reduce energy costs and regulatory burdens to maintain competitiveness and calls for the EU to support the industry. Although there are some investments being made, overall closures are expected to surpass new additions, and the UK industry is also facing significant challenges according to Ratcliffe.
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Reported 8 months ago
《彭博社》報導，這周瑞士國家銀行的決定將再次成為一場懸念，讓人緊張不安，即官員是否會降息或守舊。許多經濟學家對結果持不同意見，然而隨著加拿大和歐元區本月初的初始降息，瑞士可能會成為第一個終止其寬鬆週期的全球十大最活躍貨幣司的成員。無論官員的決定是什麼，他們的沈默只是令投資者前途更加不明朗的一個因素。
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Reported 8 months ago
A former Madewell employee turned fashion enthusiast shares the top 10 items worth grabbing from Madewell's new summer collection, featuring linen pants, summer dresses, sandals, stylish tops, and chic accessories. The collection includes pieces like vintage-inspired sundresses, denim shorts, slip skirts, leather flip-flops, and more, all priced under $200.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 18, 2024, at 11:59 PM, it was revealed that the Parliament Reform Reconsideration vote is set for the 21st. 'Bluebirds' and 'Blue Hawks' will gather for street interviews on Yahoo TV's 'Taiwan Trend.' The interviews discovered that many people are either unaware or have heard but are unclear about the details.
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Reported 8 months ago
Taiwan's stock market continues to reach new highs with the influence of strong performance from the U.S stock market and NVIDIA's surge, as it surpasses 23100 and reaches 23180. Semiconductor giants such as TSMC, MediaTek, and Hon Hai (Foxconn) are leading the charge, pushing the electronics sector to shine. TSMC's stock price surged over 2.5% to around 967 NTD, while MediaTek surpassed 1480 NTD with a more than 5% increase. With TSMC and MediaTek's strong performance, it is anticipated that Taiwan's stock market will have 19 members in the 'Thousand Stocks Club', and potentially break through 450 stocks priced above 100 NTD.
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Reported 8 months ago
As the Taiwan stock market has been performing well recently, with many funds seeing over 2000% growth, 112 funds have hit new net asset value highs, benefiting 450,000 investors. Top-performing funds like Cathay Marathon, Fubon Horizon, and Allianz Taiwan Technology have been leading the pack. Market experts suggest active stock selection as the market fluctuates, with a focus on tech stocks and AI-related companies. Overall, the outlook for the Taiwan stock market remains positive, with the economy recovering and demand increasing in both tech and traditional industries.
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