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‘Not giving up’: Taiwan races against time to rescue missing and stranded earthquake victims

Authorities said all of the 340 stranded are judged to be safe with access to food and water, though they were cut off after massive boulders damaged roads and blocked tunnels.

  • Published: April 8, 20248:33 am
  • Author Yip Wai Yee
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Southeast Asia’s turn towards China may not last, say US analysts

“The US’ lack of a comprehensive strategy to economically engage South-east Asia has provided China avenues to make significant inroads in terms of regional influence,” said…

  • Published: April 8, 20248:30 am
  • Author Bhagyashree Garekar
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Israeli military withdraws most ground troops from southern Gaza

The withdrawal comes as Egypt prepares to host a new round of talks aimed at reaching a ceasefire and hostage release deal.

  • Published: April 8, 20248:08 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Fans, showers, icy treats: How Singapore Zoo is helping animals beat the heat

With El Nino’s warmth projected to make the already warm months of April and May even hotter, zookeepers are monitoring the animals even more closely to ensure they are coping…

  • Published: April 8, 20247:04 am
  • Author Ariel Yu
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Taiwan quake: Rescuers face threat of landslides, rockfalls as death toll hits 12

As some 50 aftershocks rattled the area overnight, rescuers said about 400 people cut off in a hotel in the Taroko Gorge National Park were safe, with helicopters ferrying out the…

  • Published: April 5, 20242:10 pm
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After the earthquake: On the ground in Hualien

The Straits Times correspondent Yip Wai Yee reports from Hualien, the epicentre of the powerful earthquake that struck Taiwan on April 3.

  • Published: April 5, 202412:48 pm
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Why did powerful Taiwan earthquake cause so few deaths? Will there be a bigger one soon?

The island’s vulnerability has led to the implementation of strict building codes to ensure that its infrastructure can withstand earthquakes, as well as an early warning system…

  • Published: April 5, 202410:45 am
  • Author Ang Qing
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In sharp shift, Biden tells Netanyahu US policy toward Gaza depends on Israeli action

US President Joe Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Israel must take immediate action to reduce civilian harm and suffering, the White House said after the two…

  • Published: April 5, 20249:10 am
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Singapore the top start-up investment destination in Southeast Asia

The report from Enterprise Singapore and DealStreetAsia found that start-ups based in the country accounted for 63.7 percent of all equity deals in the ASEAN-6 in 2023.

  • Published: April 5, 20249:08 am
  • Author Timothy Goh
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Taiwan quake: Rescue efforts continue for 600 stranded in Hualien

While those trapped in buildings in Hualien City have all been rescued, rescuers are still searching for those cut off in the gorges, including dozens of hotel employees at a…

  • Published: April 5, 20249:00 am
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