Reported 7 months ago
In March, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un took his daughter on an official visit to inspect special forces paratroopers, during which a fatal accident occurred where several soldiers died or were injured due to strong winds preventing their parachutes from opening. Despite initially praising the troops' combat abilities, Kim later ordered honors for the deceased paratroopers and assistance for their families. The incident was initially covered up, with Kim posing for propaganda photos with surviving troops, until recent leaks revealed the truth behind the accident.
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Reported 7 months ago
During a query session at the New Taipei City Council, Councilor Peng Jia-yun raised concerns about the alarming 91.05% increase in suspected scammers aged 12 to 18 in New Taipei, with a 25.83% rise in teen fraud victims from 2022 to 2023. She emphasized the need for cross-departmental improvements to address the issue, especially targeting scams involving children under 12. Mayor Hou You-yi responded by stating that the proportion of teenage scammers had significantly dropped in the first half of this year. The city government is actively collaborating with various departments to combat fraud and educate the public to prevent youths from falling into scam traps.
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Reported 7 months ago
Taipei City Councilor Gujo, also known as influencer Chiu Wei-jie, responded to YouTuber Potter King's prediction that about 10 groups of Taiwanese influencers will be invited by China's State Council to go to the mainland for filming in July. Gujo mentioned his own previous refusal to such invitations 5-6 years ago and emphasized the importance of not engaging in groundless witch hunts, regardless of the accuracy of the accusations. He pointed out that traveling to China for tourism, work, or performances is not prohibited by Taiwanese law and should not be morally condemned, comparing baseless accusations to marking birthmarks as symbols of evil without evidence.
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Reported 7 months ago
Selina表示任何再棒的演出都無法取代李玟在她心目中的特殊位置，即使王力宏被選為金曲獎表演嘉賓懷念李玟，卻遭到網友批評，Selina堅定地指出李玟在她心中的地位不可動搖。
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Reported 7 months ago
Russian President Vladimir Putin offers immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and negotiations if Kyiv withdraws troops from the four annexed regions and cancels NATO plans. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejects the proposal, calling it an ultimatum akin to Adolf Hitler's actions. Putin demands recognition of Crimea as part of Russia, Ukrainian nonnuclear status, and more. The Kremlin's conditions for ending the conflict spark criticism from Western leaders, including marking the proposal as further aggression and occupation rather than peace.
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Reported 7 months ago
張學友上周因感染RSV病毒取消三場台北小巨蛋演唱會，14日復出後表示很抱歉，希望大家原諒他，尤其看到歌迷為買票排隊卻因他生病而取消演出，感覺過意不去。他坦言享受在舞台上唱歌，狀況好時開心，狀況不好時自責，對生病感到困惑。他向主辦方和工作人員表達抱歉，並表示希望下次能有更好表現。
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Reported 7 months ago
On the eve of Police Day on June 15, the Social Affairs Department of the New Taipei City Government expressed gratitude to police colleagues for their collaboration with social workers in helping many disadvantaged families and safeguarding citizens. Social Affairs Director Li Meizhen led her team to the police station to present symbolic 'peace' apples and cards, emphasizing the importance of police and social workers cooperating to solve social issues like high-risk crises, domestic violence, and sexual assault.
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Reported 7 months ago
當Blackstone Inc.將學生宿舍投資組合拍賣時，公司在幕後努力使交易更具吸引力。Blackstone提供了低於市場利率的融資方案，最終業務被KKR & Co.收購，獲得$59億美元Blackstone房地產收入信託所屬的學生宿舍。該交易突出了地產擁有者在當前商業地產市場惡化的情況下，深入挖掘他們的財務工具箱，以期促進交易並獲得最高價格。
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Reported 7 months ago
Caesar Maasry, a 19-year veteran of Goldman Sachs Group Inc., is set to join Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Lunate Capital, heading investment research. Lunate Capital, with $105 billion in assets under management, focuses on various investments and counts Abu Dhabi wealth fund ADQ among its investors. Maasry's move comes after his tenure at Goldman as the head of emerging-market cross-asset research, and he is expected to start at Lunate Capital next month.
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Reported 7 months ago
In Taiwan's religious beliefs, 'spirit mediums' serve as spokespersons for deities, bridging communication between people and gods to help with inquiries, known as 'traditional mediumship.' A viral video shows three women on a temple square chanting and moving in what experts identify as 'spiritual seance,' a self-training practice involving movements like punches, dancing, and chanting. This unconventional display attracted curious onlookers, leading to discussions and jokes online about its significance and speed. Similar phenomena were observed at another temple in Nantou, with both traditional and spiritual mediums practicing in distinctive ways. Temple guides emphasized respecting practitioners' spiritual experiences and avoiding disturbance during such rituals.
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Reported 7 months ago
Jay Chou decided to resign from performing at the 35th Golden Melody Awards to pay tribute to CoCo Lee, as requested by her family and the Golden Melody Awards production team. Originally planned to sing a classic song by his friend CoCo Lee, the decision faced backlash from netizens. After a day of consideration, Jay Chou decided to step down from the performance to quell the controversy. The close friendship between Jay Chou and CoCo Lee of over 30 years was highlighted, with CoCo Lee's family expressing belief that Jay Chou's tribute would be touching. Jay Chou praised CoCo Lee as a great artist and expressed his complex emotions regarding the performance and CoCo Lee's passing.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Taiwan's stock market rose by 192.68 points today, closing at 22,504.72 points with a 0.86% increase, as foreign funds bought a total of 19.927 billion NT dollars. Hon Hai, a major contract manufacturer, saw strong performance as its stock price hit a 16-year high at 198 NT dollars, prompting foreign investors to buy 45,000 shares. Meanwhile, other companies like AU Optronics and Kinpo also received significant investments. The rise is attributed to Hon Hai's emergence in the AI server sector and its ability to leverage market trends. Investors are optimistic about the company's potential crossing the 200 NT dollars mark, with positive sentiments also directed towards another company's AI prospects.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
林岱樺和李坤城聯合在立法院聯合呼籲加速推動建立「國家非營利犬貓血庫」，以解決動物醫療事業缺乏血液支援網絡的問題。他們認為建立非營利性犬貓血庫能夠挽救更多犬貓生命，並培養社會的非營利意識，提倡人與動物和諧共處的理念。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
高雄市政府警察局岡山分局慶祝警察節，特別舉行表揚活動，向12名績優員警致以嘉獎，肯定他們在治安和交通維護上的貢獻。活動中，警友會贈送禮券和禮盒感謝警察同仁的辛勞，並共享美好的聚餐時光。分局長張偉中表示感謝所有同仁的付出和社會的支持，提升高雄的治安和交通，使市民的生活更安寧美好。
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Reported 7 months ago
Continuing the Bluebird Movement, a public event 'Tainan Bluebird Banquet Civic Banquet Table' is set to take place in Tainan on June 28, with the national banquet team led by Chef Aiyong. The event is in response to the amendment to legislative powers proposed by the government, triggering civic groups to unite under the Bluebird Movement to counter the re-consideration introduced by the Executive Yuan and the Democratic Progressive Party's anti-expansion of powers campaign. The event, priced at 1450 yuan, is already fully booked in Tainan, leading organizers to consider adding more tables to accommodate participants.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
TVBS News reported on June 14, 2024, that entertainer Tang Chiping's mother was found dead on the rooftop of their home on June 3. Despite this, Tang Chiping adamantly denies that the deceased woman is his mother, refusing to accept the death certificate and leaving the body in a funeral home. Friends have been unsuccessful in helping with funeral arrangements as Tang Chiping still insists his mother is safe and simply missing. Tang Chiping has yet to report his mother as missing, and the situation remains unresolved.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Bloomberg報導，MicroStrategy公司將其可轉換票據發行額增加40%，達到7億美元，此舉發生在該企業軟體製造商宣布計劃利用所籌集的款項購買更多比特幣的第二天。MicroStrategy是目前最大的上市企業比特幣持有者，自2020年起作為通脫貨幣和通貨膨脹對沖投資。自Saylor開始購買以來，比特幣的原始數位資產總增值已超過600%。今年迄今，比特幣上漲約60%，部分是因為對直接投資於加密貨幣的美國交易所交易基金的推出感到樂觀。MicroStrategy的股價在同一期間上漲約135%。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Jacky Cheung made his comeback performance on June 14 after recovering from an RSV infection, during which he candidly shared that he had considered cancelling the show but found his voice was still good. He also humorously revealed the clever use of towels by singers like Pavarotti and Eason Chan to deal with phlegm. Although he joked that Eason Chan always keeps a towel in his pants, Cheung clarified that it was only for rehearsals. Despite feeling not at his best due to the illness, Cheung entertained the audience and reassured them that he would give his all. The concert, titled 'Jacky Cheung's 60+ Concert,' aimed to showcase a different side of the singer as he embraces his age and joked about a potential '70+ Concert' in the future.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
During the G7 Summit held in southern Italy, U.S. President Biden and Ukrainian President Zelensky signed a 10-year security agreement. The agreement covers various aspects of cooperation between the two countries, such as military equipment, training, exercises, and requires Ukraine to implement reforms in justice, law enforcement, anti-corruption, and military capabilities to meet NATO standards in the future. The agreement is seen as a bridge for Ukraine to eventually join NATO, with the U.S. committing long-term support without deploying troops for defense. Negotiations on the bilateral security agreement have been ongoing, and Zelensky aims for it to be the strongest. The U.S. military commitment holds special value for Ukraine in its resistance against Russian aggression.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
According to SET News, on June 14, 2024, a car repair shop in Kaohsiung's Daliao District was attacked with gunfire leaving 20 bullet casings at the scene. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. After receiving the report, the police identified and arrested the 34-year-old owner, surnamed Cai, in Chiayi, and are still pursuing other accomplices. The investigation is ongoing to uncover all involved parties behind the shooting incident.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Taiwan Lottery announced the results of the 113000061st draw of the Lotto on the evening of June 14, 2024, with the jackpot amounting to 100 million NT dollars. The winning numbers are 01, 07, 09, 18, 36, 47, and the special number is 32. Participants are encouraged to check their tickets for a chance to win the grand prize. Additionally, there are still 30 sets of million-dollar bonus Lotto numbers waiting to be drawn. For more information on the results, please visit: https://reurl.cc/MOzyXk
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Reported 7 months ago
台灣新北市三重區的一間供奉四面佛的寺廟，日前晚間出現近50名比基尼辣妹組成的還願團包圍整間寺廟，並進行勁歌熱舞，現場畫面相當火辣，吸引眾多民眾圍觀。引起網友好奇討論，影片曝光後討論熱烈，許多網友驚嘆畫面香豔而奇特，紛紛猜想他們到底許了什麼願。
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Reported 7 months ago
Samantha Holloway, daughter of billionaire David Bonderman, is leading as executive chair of the Kraken hockey team in Seattle while aspiring to secure one of the National Basketball Association's potential new teams for the city that lost the SuperSonics in 2008. Holloway is carefully navigating NBA expansion prospects, emphasizing her ownership group's readiness to bring basketball back to Seattle amidst ongoing city revitalization projects and her family's ties to the area, highlighting sports, profitability, and community leadership in her approach.
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Reported 7 months ago
President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum’s recent victory in Mexico’s election is supporting outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s attempt to exert more political control over the country’s energy sector. With Sheinbaum's party likely to have a near-supermajority in the new legislature, AMLO's proposed reforms aim to strengthen state-owned energy companies by dismantling independent regulatory bodies and potentially hindering foreign investment in Mexico's energy sector.
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Reported 7 months ago
A Dodge Charger driver in Arkansas was outraged when Arkansas State Police used the PIT maneuver to end a high-speed pursuit. Despite trying to evade the trooper at speeds of 130 mph and using various tactics, the driver was pitted into a utility pole. Unhappy about the damage to his V6 Charger, he was seen gesturing angrily while his girlfriend filmed the incident. The driver's expectation of evading the police in Arkansas was shattered by the trooper's decisive intervention.
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