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A man in Taipei carried out a knife attack and used a smoke grenade near Taipei Main station, killing three and injuring nine before jumping to his death from a department store. The incident prompted increased security measures and is under investigation to determine motives and connections.
A rare mass stabbing occurred in Taipei, Taiwan, where at least four people were killed and several injured after an attacker used smoke grenades and weapons to cause chaos in the city. The suspect, a 27-year-old former air force volunteer with a criminal record, died during a police chase after falling from a building. The incident has prompted heightened security measures across Taiwan, with authorities investigating the motive behind the attack.
A knife attacker in Taipei set off smoke bombs and stabbed multiple people, killing three and injuring nine, before dying after falling from a building; the motive remains unclear, prompting increased security measures.
A man in his twenties carried out attacks at two Taipei metro stations, throwing smoke grenades and stabbing pedestrians, resulting in four deaths and several injuries. The suspect, who had a criminal record, died after jumping from a building to evade arrest, prompting increased security measures across Taiwan's transit systems.
Taiwan conducts large-scale urban military drills in Taipei, simulating responses to a Chinese missile attack amid increasing tensions and China's aggressive stance, emphasizing civilian preparedness and resilience as a strategic necessity.
Taipei is conducting one of its largest civil defense exercises, including air raid sirens, evacuations, and military drills, amid rising tensions with China which claims Taiwan as its territory. The drills aim to prepare for potential invasion scenarios, although most Taiwanese remain skeptical about an imminent attack.
A man swimming in a rooftop pool in Taipei, Taiwan, was shaken by a magnitude 7.4 earthquake, the strongest recorded in the country in 25 years, causing widespread destruction and at least nine confirmed deaths.
President Joe Biden plans to send a delegation to Taipei following Taiwan's election, signaling a potential shift in US policy towards the island. This move is seen as a way to show support for Taiwan and its democracy, as well as to counter China's increasing assertiveness in the region.
Cities around the world celebrated the arrival of 2024 with fireworks and gatherings, with Sydney and Auckland among the first to usher in the New Year. Despite global tensions, such as the conflict in Gaza and the war in Ukraine, people welcomed the New Year with hope and festivities. In some places, celebrations were subdued due to safety, pollution concerns, or solidarity with global conflicts. World leaders delivered messages of resilience and unity, while some regions, like Gaza, faced a somber start to the year amidst ongoing hardship.
Delta Airlines is expanding its international presence in Seattle with the launch of daily nonstop service from Seattle to Taipei, Taiwan, starting in June 2024, pending government approval. This marks Delta's first nonstop flight to Taipei from the U.S. and the first Delta aircraft operation to Taiwan since 2017. The new route aims to enhance Seattle's global connectivity and provide increased business and leisure travel opportunities. Delta currently operates over 160 daily departures from Seattle to 50 destinations worldwide and sees Seattle as a key gateway for its operations across the Pacific.
A United Airlines flight bound for Taipei was diverted back to San Francisco International Airport due to an unruly passenger. The flight departed from SFO, flew towards Taipei for approximately two hours, and then returned to SFO. Law enforcement officials met the aircraft upon arrival and removed the disruptive passenger. The airline expects to depart for Taipei later in the evening.