Taiwan soek oorlewendes in bergagtige gebiede Taiwan-reddingshelikopters voer vandag recce’s uit om toeriste na veiligheid te neem na die aardbewing paaie afgesny en tonnels versper het. Minstens tien mense is dood en meer as 1 100 beseer deur die aardbewing van 7,4 wat die land Woensdag getref het, met streng boukodes en wydverspreide rampgereedheid wat...
Minstens 600 mense steeds vasgekeer na aardbewing in Taiwan Reddingwerkers in Taiwan probeer uitkom by meer as 600 gestrande mense, ‘n dag nadat die eiland sy ergste aardbewing in 25 jaar beleef het. Die skudding met ‘n sterkte van 7,4 was naby die oostelike streek Hualien. Nege mense is dood en meer as ‘n duisend...
Rescuers in Taiwan are working to reach more than 600 stranded people, a day after the island experienced its worst earthquake in 25 years. One survivor has recounted how tremors unleashed rockslides “like bullets” around the coal mine he was working at. The 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near the eastern county of Hualien, killing nine...
The earthquake was the strongest since one of magnitude 7.6 struck in September 1999, killing about 2,400 people. A damaged building in Hualien, after a major earthquake hit Taiwan’s east. [CNA via AFP] Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years has rocked the island during the morning rush hour, damaging buildings and highways and causing the...
Rescue efforts are taking place in Taiwan after a powerful earthquake struck off its east coast on Wednesday, killing at least four people. The 7.4 magnitude quake caused multiple buildings to collapse in Hualien, the city closest to the epicentre. The strongest tremor to hit the island in 25 years was also felt as far...
Taiwan ervaar ergste aardbewing in 25 jaar Luidens die jongste inligting het ’n aardbewing van 7,2 op Richterskaal Taiwan getref, die sterkste skudding in minstens 25 jaar. Een persoon is tot dusver dood en ’n tsoenami-waarskuwing vir suidelike Japan en die Filippyne is eers uitgereik maar is nou opgehef. Minstens 26 geboue het ineengestort, meer...
Spanning laai op tussen China, Taiwan China se kuswag sê hy sal sy wetstoepassingsaktiwiteite versterk en gereelde patrollies rondom ‘n klein groepie Taiwanees-beheerde eilande aan die Chinese kus uitvoer. Dit kom terwyl spanning toeneem oor die dood van twee Chinese burgers. Taiwan het Donderdag die optrede van sy kuswag verdedig nadat twee mense op ‘n...
The US Senate has approved a long-awaited $95bn (£75.2bn) aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months of political wrangling. While Democrats were in favour of passing the bill, Republicans were divided and previously voted it down. The package includes $60bn for Kyiv, $14bn for Israel’s war against Hamas and $10bn for humanitarian aid...
Chinese ballonne vlieg oor Taiwan Taiwan se verdediging-ministerie sê hy het agt Chinese ballonne wat die Straat van Taiwan in die vorige 24 uur oorgesteek het opgespoor. Twee van hulle het oor die eiland gevlieg, in ‘n toename in bedrywigheid aan die begin van die Chinese Nuwe Jaar-vakansie. Taiwan kla al sedert Desember oor die...
Hertta-Maria Amutenja In an affirmation of the One-China Principle amidst escalating China-Taiwan tensions, SWAPO has reiterated its steadfast commitment. The party, through its Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa, underlined its recognition of Taiwan as an integral part of the People’s Republic of China, aligning with principles of multipolarity, togetherness, and cooperation. She said Namibia solidifies its...