Reported about 1 year ago
On June 26, a military coup occurred in Bolivia led by former military commander Juan Jose Zuniga, who stormed the central government in La Paz with armored vehicles and troops, vowing to 'restore democracy.' President Luis Arce urged the public to resist the coup, resulting in Zuniga's arrest and the failure of the coup within a few hours. The quick, dramatic events highlighted Bolivia's longstanding economic and political crises but ended swiftly as rebel forces withdrew, Zuniga was detained, and a new military leader was appointed.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 27, 2024, Taiwanese actress Shu Qi was announced as a new member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, marking her inclusion as an Oscars judge. Having already served as a judge at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2008, Cannes Film Festival in 2009, and Venice Film Festival in 2023, Shu Qi becomes the first Taiwanese actress to achieve a 'Grand Slam' of serving as a judge at the three major European film festivals. She now joins the ranks of only three Asian actresses, including Gong Li and Zhang Ziyi, to achieve this feat. The new Academy member list also includes other notable Asian talents and Hollywood figures.
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Reported about 1 year ago
江祖平和廖苡喬一同亮相三立新戲《願望》，劇中演人妻，但戲外兩人皆單身。江祖平擇偶條件豪爽地笑說要看自己的家族紀錄，前任都是帥哥，無法降低標準。劇情中兩人飾演不同角色，江祖平透露劇中拍打戲時會照顧對方，並透露為回歸努力維持體態。廖苡喬則坦言有約會對象，對方是科技業人士。兩人均在劇中扮演戲劇性情節，看似戰爭的婦女角色。
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Reported about 1 year ago
A passenger train derailment in northern Russia has resulted in the death of three people, with one person still missing and around 40 individuals injured, 10 of whom required hospitalization. The derailment of the 14-carriage train in the northern republic of Komi was attributed to heavy rains washing out a portion of the tracks. The railway company has pledged financial compensation to the victims and their families.
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Reported about 1 year ago
楊蒨時參加第三屆《超級偶像》獲得亞軍，並被封為「靈魂歌姬」。在李玟逝世一周年之際，她特別找來音樂人好友演唱李玟的組曲，向偶像致敬。楊蒨時表示尊敬李玟的才華與成就，並用歌聲表達對偶像的愛和敬意。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Japanese Yen has devalued below the 160 mark, hitting a low of 160.73 yen to 1 US dollar today. Experts suggest that the devaluation trend is not over yet and may break below the 165 mark. For those needing yen, such as people traveling in August, it is recommended to exchange yen this week. The possibility of dropping below 170 is deemed unlikely by Forex expert Chen Youzhong, with the yen potentially reaching a maximum of 165 before stabilizing. The main reasons for the devaluation are the strong US dollar, robust economic data, and hawkish comments from the Federal Reserve. Structural issues in Japan, such as a large debt-to-GDP ratio, also contribute to the continuous devaluation trend, despite the efforts of the Bank of Japan to intervene in the market.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Central Weather Bureau has issued a heavy rain advisory for 6 counties and cities, including Kaohsiung City, Pingtung County, and mountainous areas of Taichung City from this afternoon until tonight due to vigorous convective cloud development. There is a high probability of localized heavy rain in areas like Kaohsiung, Pingtung, Taichung, Nantou, Chiayi, and Hualien mountainous regions, with a warning for thunder and strong gusts, landslide prevention, and flood vigilance in low-lying areas.
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Reported about 1 year ago
During a press conference, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) stated that the Nationalist Party and People First Party had forcefully passed a bill to expand the powers of the Parliament, intending to investigate DPP's alleged wrongdoings in cases concerning eggs, vaccines, and solar energy. However, the DPP highlighted that the solar energy scandal actually involved political figures from the Nationalist Party camp and accused them of being the ones who initiated the corruption. The DPP urged the opposition not to politicize the expansion of parliamentary powers and use it as a tool to suppress dissent. Additionally, the DPP emphasized the importance of renewable energy sources for Taiwan's industrial competitiveness and criticized the opposition for distorting the image of green energy and causing unnecessary political strife.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Ah-Di and Mei have been married for 17 years but have not held a wedding banquet yet. Mei shared that after attending a friend's wedding, she told her husband Ah-Di that he still owes her a wedding. She mentioned that in the past, they even had a virtual wedding in an online game where Ah-Di purchased a $100 wedding gown for her from the virtual shopping cart. Mei jokingly revealed that she believes Ah-Di didn't truly love her back then, but now they are happy together even without a formal wedding ceremony. Despite Mei's anxiety about her appearance compared to Ah-Di, who is currently popular as a mature man, they attended a charity event together amidst Ah-Di's hectic schedule.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Chinese actress Wan Qian, who won the Best Supporting Actress award at the 51st Golden Horse Awards in 2014, has been embroiled in rumors of her husband's possible infidelity. Footage of her husband being seen with a mysterious woman entering and leaving a hotel has surfaced online. However, Wan Qian's spokesperson clarified that she was out of town on the day in question, proving that the mysterious woman couldn't have been her. The incident has sparked discussions and criticisms online, with some questioning the intentions behind the expose. Wan Qian had previously faced speculation of arrogance after a video of her assistant feeding her surfaced, which her studio later clarified. The parties involved have yet to provide further explanations.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Cathay Life, a subsidiary of Cathay Financial Holding, established Cathaylife Singapore Pte. Ltd. in Singapore in early June 2024 to issue the first USD bonds overseas, marking a milestone for Taiwanese insurance companies in the international bond market. Meanwhile, Nanshan Life Chairman Yin Chong-yao mentioned plans to issue subordinated USD bonds in the second half of 2024, following their approval by the FSC, aiming to strengthen their financial structure and capital adequacy ratio.
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Reported about 1 year ago
During a speech at the China Times Listener Taiwan Future International Summit, Chairman Todd Holmdahl of Foxconn was criticized by netizens for mentioning that he hopes Taiwan does not become just an 'OEM' AI center. Despite being scolded for his choice of words, Holmdahl revealed that TSMC supports him, expressing frustration that Taiwan currently cannot mention weaknesses without being labeled as 'unpatriotic' and advocating for a balanced energy mix in the power sector to achieve the 2050 net-zero goal.
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Reported about 1 year ago
陳美鳳在馬來西亞舉行個人演唱會，精心準備90分鐘的演出，穿著火辣舞台裝，特製了衣服和6位數字的假髮來增加造型變化。演唱會高規格，表演順利，與5000名歌迷同樂，合唱經典歌曲讓她感動不已。壓力下完成任務後，才得以放鬆品嚐當地美食。
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Reported about 1 year ago
HBO officially announced that Francesca Gardiner will be the showrunner and executive producer, with Mark Mylod directing some episodes, for the upcoming original 'Harry Potter' series. The new series, faithful to J.K. Rowling's beloved novels, will feature a new cast to lead a new generation of fans with over 25 years of magical details and popular characters loved by Harry Potter fans. Each season will bring Harry Potter content and incredible adventures to audiences worldwide, while the beloved original films will remain at the core of the series.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Since taking office, President Lai Ching-te has escalated tensions between both sides of the Taiwan Strait due to his 'not subject to each other' remarks, leading to the rejection of the national security report, and causing continuous disputes between the ruling party and opposition. Senior media figure Wang Shangzhi commented that both sides are moving towards a 'historical endgame,' analyzing Lai Ching-te's internal calculations for Taiwan as 'completely an ignorant overall war initiation.' Additionally, he criticized the Mainland Affairs Council spokesperson for targeting grassroots beliefs as 'cultural united front tools,' deeming it as 'slander.'
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Reported about 1 year ago
Taiwanese music icon Hong Ronghong, with a career of forty-seven years, will collaborate with Bao Jixiang Group for the first time to hold the 'Feast of Songs 10 - Songs of Yonghong' concert at TICC Taipei International Convention Center on July 27 and 28. The concert promises to bring back classic songs across generations, featuring special guest singer Lin Xinyi. Tickets are already on sale, and the concert is expected to be a memorable musical experience with international standard stage design and lighting, providing an unforgettable performance for fans.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Taiwan FactCheck Center released a report on June 27, 2024, debunking claims circulating online that the promotional materials for the Huangpu 100th Anniversary Concert intentionally omitted the phrase 'anti-Japanese War,' suggesting an erasure of this history. However, an examination of the concert program booklet revealed mentions of the '8-year resistance against Japan,' along with a lineup of 10 anti-Japanese war songs. The Ministry of National Defense clarified that while the single-page introduction pamphlet distributed to attendees did not mention the anti-Japanese war, the full program booklet included this content, and the concert itself featured performances related to the anti-Japanese war period. The misunderstanding stemmed from the limited distribution of the full program booklet and the vague nature of the introductory pamphlet. The report sheds light on the misinformation surrounding the Huangpu Anniversary Concert.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Known for its lava-filled mooncakes, Tangti Tartine has launched the 'Heartwarming Wishes' mooncake gift boxes for the 2024 Mid-Autumn Festival, featuring a popular set of 12 different flavors in one box such as classic lava custard, egg yolk pastry, mung bean pastry, as well as new flavors like chocolate lava, Hakka matcha, and matcha mochi mooncakes. The limited edition gift boxes come in 9-piece bright orange, 12-piece starry blue, and 15-piece deep purple versions, each resembling a jewelry box with a gem-like lava mooncake on top. The mooncakes incorporate probiotics and natural seaweed sugar for a lighter festive treat, catering to both older and younger consumers with innovative flavors like pineapple taro mochi lava, chocolate hazelnut lava, Shizuoka matcha, and Hakka matcha egg pastry, suitable for both meat-eaters and vegetarians to enjoy.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 26th in Hualien, with temperatures soaring to 35 degrees, a mail carrier collapsed from suspected heatstroke while delivering mail. Nearby construction workers rushed to his aid upon hearing a commotion and found the unconscious postal worker. Medical personnel arrived promptly and transported him to a hospital for treatment. The mail carrier has since regained consciousness and is currently under observation in the intensive care unit. The paramedics quickly placed him on a stretcher and provided urgent medical attention.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The grand opening of the world's first star-rated yakiniku restaurant and wine bar, 'Star Hutong,' created by StarLux Airlines, Hutong Yakiniku, and VG TAIPEI, is set for July 1. In addition to Japanese wagyu beef, the menu features unique 'Flight Route Cuisine,' such as Chiang Mai Thai Northern Salad, Singapore Laksa, Sapporo Ishikari Miso Soup, and Fukuoka Handmade Udon, showcasing global culinary highlights on the table. With signature Star Hutong cocktails available, fans of StarLux and yakiniku are eagerly anticipating its opening, offering only set menus for now with tableside service akin to the airline's premium experience, with new dishes to come in the future.
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Reported about 1 year ago
At the Keelung City briefing held on June 26, 2024, at the Ren'ai District Wenchang Community Activity Center, the Keelung City Police Department's First Substation sent officers led by Zhang Junsheng to the event. Besides their security duties, they also conducted an anti-fraud campaign on-site to educate the public about preventing crimes, enhancing community self-defense capabilities, and reducing the chances of falling victim to scams. With various scams constantly emerging, the police provided anti-fraud information to raise awareness among attendees, especially regarding avoiding suspicious calls and messages instructing cash withdrawals or other risky actions. The police reminded the public to verify such requests, seek consultation from hotlines, and avoid following instructions blindly to safeguard their property and prevent falling prey to scams.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Ministry of Health recently announced that the number of people seeking medical treatment for heat-related injuries has reached 563 as of June 26 this year, surpassing the same period last year. They recommend avoiding going out between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., wearing breathable clothing, and staying cool. If body temperature continues to rise, vomiting occurs, or consciousness is unclear, immediate medical attention is advised. Skin experts also stress the importance of sun protection in the current hot weather to prevent sunburn, darkening, pigmentation, photosensitivity, premature aging, and even skin cancer.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Former President Tsai Ing-wen made her first public appearance after stepping down at the opening reception of the Formosa VoCo Hotel in Chiayi. She expressed her happiness to see everyone and highlighted the importance of being active in the community rather than staying home, while also mentioning developments in Chiayi and the upcoming reopening of the Alishan Forest Railway after a 15-year hiatus due to natural disasters, emphasizing its significance in connecting Chiayi County and City for tourism and technological advancements.
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Reported about 1 year ago
As the COVID-19 situation escalates in Taiwan, Health Minister Chen Shih-chung cautioned that the peak of infections is anticipated to surpass 100,000 cases in mid-July. However, he emphasized that there would be no reinstatement of mask mandates or a return to Level 3 restrictions. The current surge, classified as the sixth wave, is projected to last for two months, with most cases mild. The country is currently dealing with the predominant JN.1 variant, accounting for 62% of cases, and efforts are being made to address shortages of medication, intravenous fluids, and hospital beds amidst the crisis.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The first debate of the most highly anticipated US presidential election with high levels of animosity in recent years will take place tomorrow at 9 a.m. Taiwan time, between incumbent President Biden and former President Trump. The focus is on how they will tackle policy issues and whether a repeat of their intense verbal battles from four years ago will occur. Here are five things you need to know about this debate.
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