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Motion demanding resignation of Joseph Wu passed
Taipei Times
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July 4, 2025
The legislature yesterday passed a motion to send a Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) proposal to demand the resignation of National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) to a second reading without the need for a committee review, weeks...
Gazette-Mail editorial: Reflections on the founding of a nation
Charleston Gazette-Mail - West Virginia
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Nearly two and a half centuries ago — in an era of quill pens, muskets and horse-drawn conveyances — America became the first modern democracy, founded on a belief in human equality and citizen-run government. On this unique national holiday, we...
About 2,000 Chinese spouses yet to provide proof of deregistration: MAC
Taipei Times
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July 3, 2025
There are still about 2,000 Chinese spouses in Taiwan who have not provided proof of having renounced their household registration in China, immigration officials said, adding that hundreds want to retain their Chinese citizenship and are willing...
UK mobile network with 10 million customers brings back free roaming
Leeds Live
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July 4, 2025
A leading mobile network with 10 million customers is set to reintroduce free roaming for travellers this summer. UK holidaymakers heading to the European Union have been informed that Three Mobile will reinstate this significant benefit for them....
What Is The Japan Earthquake Prediction Manga That's Putting People On Edge? Is a Magnitude‑9.1 Catastrophe Part of the Prophecy?
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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July 4, 2025
A decades-old manga is stirring unease across East Asia, as a reissued volume predicts a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami will strike Japan on 5 July 2025. Watashi ga Mita Mirai ('The Future I Saw') has sparked travel cancellations, fuelled...
Timeleft Japan Review: Does This Friend App Really Work?
Tokyo Weekender
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July 10, 2025
If you’re a 20- or 30-something in Tokyo, you’ve probably seen a Timeleft ad on Instagram. Typically featuring a group of young people grinning at dinner with wine glasses in hand, the photos look more like your friend’s recap of a fun night out...
Around Utah: Economic indicators demonstrate cautious optimism for Utah growth
Standard Examiner - Utah
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The Salt Lake Chamber, in partnership with the University of Utah’s Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has released the June 2025 Roadmap to Prosperity Economic Dashboard to inform business leaders’ understanding of Utah’s economy. This tool...
entertainment Stars spotted: Ayumi Hamasaki enjoys beer at Lau Pa Sat, Lin Chi-ling spends time with family in Sentosa
Asiaone
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July 4, 2025
We reported about Chinese actress Angelababy being spotted at Universal Studios Singapore, and more regional stars have now been seen in Singapore spending time at various tourist hotspots. Ayumi Hamasaki seen at Lau Pa Sat and Marina Bay Sands...
Who actually are the Tour de France team sponsors?
Cyclist
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July 9, 2025
Professional cyclists have mainly raced in trade teams since the early days of the sport – apart from a 30ish-year period when Tour de France organiser Henri Desgrange decided countries were the way forward – meaning fans of the sport have a vast...
Early birds to benefit most from planned TAT subsidies
Bangkok Post
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July 3, 2025
Largest stimulus fund is 1.76 billion baht for domestic tourism co-payment scheme PUBLISHED : 3 Jul 2025 at 18:28 The 750-million-baht subsidy for airlines and tour groups to stimulate the tourism industry will be distributed on a first-come,...
Pacific Islands focus: deep sea mining, reproductive injustice and a new breast screen campaign
Croakey Health Media
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July 10, 2025
Introduction by Croakey: World leaders are calling for a moratorium on deep sea mining to prevent devastating and irreversible environmental harm. This week, governments are meeting in Jamaica at the 30th Session of the International Seabed...
Filem ‘Worth The Wait’ promosi Malaysia ke peringkat global
The Sun Daily
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July 4, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism Malaysia memperkukuh usaha mempromosi pelancongan negara dengan memanfaatkan kuasa filem antarabangsa selari dengan persiapan menuju Tahun Melawat Malaysia 2026. Filem terbaharu berjudul Worth The Wait menjadi platform...
Vietnamese aviation industry takes off
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — This year’s summer marks the peak season for Việt Nam’s aviation sector, presenting a dynamic and more promising outlook than ever before. Impressive recovery figures for international routes, along with newly launched strategic...
Chris Hawley at the Cinema Bar
The Culver City News - California
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July 10, 2025
Roots artist Chris Hawley performs at the Cinema Bar this week, so Hawley told the News about what he has in store for Culver City… When did you start playing and performing? When did the band form? I started playing when I was 12 years old, and...
A’tolan residents protest resort development
Taipei Times
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July 4, 2025
Representatives of A’tolan Village in Taitung County’s Donghe Township (東河), along with environmental groups, yesterday protested in front of the Ministry of Environment in Taipei against a proposed resort construction project near the village,...
Guru's Weekly Buzz: July 4-10
Bangkok Post
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July 4, 2025
Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in. JOIN Asia's 50 Best Bars / Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace Macau / July 11-19 Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace will host the tenth edition of Asia’s 50 Best...
China Airlines joins SkyTeam carriers at JFK’s New Terminal One starting in 2026
QNS - New York
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July 9, 2025
China Airlines President Kevin Chen (left) and The New Terminal One at JFK CEO Jennifer Aument (right) at the signing ceremony to announce China Airlines as a new partner airline of the New Terminal One. Courtesy of the New Terminal One. China...
Futures Slide On Latest Trump Tariff Salvo
Zero Hedge
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US equity futures slumped on Friday after the latest threat on tariffs from the Trump administration sparked selling across global markets on a day the US cash market is closed for the July 4th holiday. S&P 500 futures fell 0.6% after the index...
Debbie Voulgaris breaks silence from prison as daughter provides update
Neos Kosmos
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July 4, 2025
The daughter of Debbie Voulgaris, the Melbourne mum convicted for drug smuggling in Taiwan, is relieved that Australia has heard her mum’s voice. During the first episode of investigative journalism program 10 News+, Voulgaris has spoken out for...
What Happened To Delta Air Lines' Tokyo Hub?
Simple Flying
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July 8, 2025
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines once held an extensive network to and from Tokyo Narita Airport. Its Asian base had connections from Tokyo to destinations across Asia, and many more to the United States. Delta inherited the Tokyo hub from its...