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Man-made structures eroding Taiwan's coastlines

Nov 16, 2024

The Trust in Nature Foundation has urged Taiwan's government to strengthen coastline protection policies after a survey revealed that artificial structures, including wave-dissipating blocks and seawalls, are accelerating erosion. Only 23.3 per cent of priority sites remain natural, prompting calls for ecological solutions and a review of the Coastal Management Act.

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Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (Photo/ Reuters)

Japan PM meets Chinese President in first in-person talks, expresses concerns over Taiwan, South China Sea

Nov 16, 2024

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their first in-person talks on Friday as part of efforts to manage tensions in Japan-China relations and also expressed his concerns over China's activity near Taiwan as well as the South China Sea, the Japan Times reported.
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Former Taiwan Navy officer praises Chinese military, sparks outrage

Nov 16, 2024
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Taiwan: Four Chinese coast guard vessels enter Kinmen waters twice in a day

Nov 16, 2024

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Israel intensifies strikes on Lebanon as officials review US ceasefire proposal

Nov 16, 2024

The Israeli military has continued airstrikes on the suburbs of Beirut for the fourth consecutive day, as Lebanese...
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Smog now a health crisis in Punjab: Pak Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb

Nov 16, 2024

Dense smog in Punjab has escalated into a health crisis, with Lahore and Multan experiencing record AQI levels....
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Hefazat is not against Hindus, ISKCON, says organisation leader after clashes in Bangladesh

Nov 16, 2024

Following a reported clash between the Hindu community and the law enforcement forces that took place in Bangladesh's...
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UN report describes Israel's conduct in Gaza as "consistent with characteristics of genocide"

Nov 16, 2024
Special Olympics UAE welcomed leaders of Special Olympics Programmes in the Middle East and North Africa (Photo/WAM)

Special Olympics MENA Leadership Meeting kicks off in Abu Dhabi

Nov 16, 2024
The UAE Pavilion at COP29 in Azerbaijan hosted a series of sessions (WAM)

UAE COP29 Pavilion showcases climate leadership for increased energy, safer world

Nov 16, 2024
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Biden hails ties with South Korea, Japan, raise concern over Russia-North Korea cooperation

Nov 16, 2024
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China's Century Steel Mill warns of shutting down plant in Rashakai Economic Zone

Nov 16, 2024
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Schools in Pak's Punjab to remain closed till Nov 24 due to heavy smog

Nov 15, 2024
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Hezbollah considers US-Israeli peace proposal as diplomatic efforts to end conflict in Lebanon intensify

Nov 15, 2024
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Malcolm X's family sues FBI, CIA among other agencies alleging role in his assassination

Nov 15, 2024
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Pak Army chief urges to restrict freedom of speech

Nov 15, 2024
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Trump picks Steven Cheung as White House communications director

Nov 15, 2024
Ambassadors, High Commissioners and Heads of Mission of 14 countries attended Bali Jatra in Cuttack (Photo/ANI)

Diplomats from various countries attend Bali Jatra in Cuttack

Nov 15, 2024
Quetta Railway Station blast (Photo/Reuters)

Pak: Internet, mobile services to remain shut in parts of Balochistan

Nov 15, 2024