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Taiwan opposition party's firebrand new leader pledges peace with China

A woman holds flags amid celebrations of the 130th foundation anniversary of Taiwan's largest opposition party Kuomintang (KMT), in Taoyuan, Taiwan November 24, 2024. REUTERS/Ann Wang
A woman holds flags amid celebrations of the 130th foundation anniversary of Taiwan's largest opposition party Kuomintang (KMT), in Taoyuan, Taiwan November 24, 2024. REUTERS/Ann Wang

Malawi's Mutharika sworn in for second term as president

Arthur Peter Mutharika, the newly elected seventh president of Malawi, holds a Bible as he takes oath of office from the Chief Justice of the Malawi Supreme Court, Justice Rezine Mzikamanda shortly after his inauguration at the Kamuzu stadium in Blantyre, Malawi, October 4, 2025.  REUTERS/Eldson Chagara
Arthur Peter Mutharika, the newly elected seventh president of Malawi, holds a Bible as he takes oath of office from the Chief Justice of the Malawi Supreme Court, Justice Rezine Mzikamanda shortly after his inauguration at the Kamuzu stadium in Blantyre, Malawi, October 4, 2025.  REUTERS/Eldson Chagara

Malawi votes for president with economic woes looming large

Malawians wait to vote in the country's general election at Malembo village, west of the capital, Lilongwe, Malawi September 16, 2025. REUTERS/Eldson Chagara
Malawians wait to vote in the country's general election at Malembo village, west of the capital, Lilongwe, Malawi September 16, 2025. REUTERS/Eldson Chagara

Taiwan’s denial of communist role in World War II is ‘blasphemy’, China says

Taiwan says China's ruling Communist Party is falsely claiming credit for leading the fighting when most of it was done by Republic of China forces.
Taiwan says China's ruling Communist Party is falsely claiming credit for leading the fighting when most of it was done by Republic of China forces.

China says Taiwan politicising cable damage issue, after ship's captain jailed

FILE PHOTO: Chinese and Taiwanese flags are seen in this illustration, August 6, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File photo
FILE PHOTO: Chinese and Taiwanese flags are seen in this illustration, August 6, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File photo

5 parties to hold election rallies on April 24

Police said attendees are strongly encouraged to take public transport, owing to large crowds expected at the rallies.
Police said attendees are strongly encouraged to take public transport, owing to large crowds expected at the rallies.

Opposition parties ramp up election preparations, as some criticise date of Polling Day

The various opposition parties put out statements after the Writ of Election was issued pn April 15.
The various opposition parties put out statements after the Writ of Election was issued pn April 15.

People’s Power Party withdraws from four-party opposition alliance led by Lim Tean

People's Power Party chief Goh Meng Seng (sixth from right) with party members during a walkabout in Tampines on Feb 23.
People's Power Party chief Goh Meng Seng (sixth from right) with party members during a walkabout in Tampines on Feb 23.

Taiwan’s premier says opposition’s budget cuts would cripple key government functions

FILE PHOTO: A general view of Taipei skyline during sunrise in Taipei, Taiwan, September 29, 2022. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A general view of Taipei skyline during sunrise in Taipei, Taiwan, September 29, 2022. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo

Taiwan Defence Ministry warns of ‘serious impact’ to security under new funding laws

FILE PHOTO: Soldiers drive M60 tanks on a street as part of a military drill in Taichung, Taiwan, November 3, 2020. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soldiers drive M60 tanks on a street as part of a military drill in Taichung, Taiwan, November 3, 2020. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.