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Suez Canal achieves revenues worth $2B in 1st quarter of 2021 in spite of stranding incident

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 - 12:15 GMT

Rabie said that the negotiations with the Japanese company are underway.

Donations flood in for Taiwan driver who smashed into three Ferraris

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 - 10:10 GMT

An exhausted Taiwanese delivery driver who smashed into three Ferraris has been inundated with donations.

Taiwan elections seen as test for ruling pro-independence party

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 - 12:19 GMT

Taiwan began voting on Saturday in local elections, a key test of support for the island’s pro-independence ruling party ahead of presidential polls in just over a year.

Eni to look at sanctions measures to see if it can use Iranian crudes

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 - 11:24 GMT

Italian oil major Eni will look at the Iran sanctions measures to see if it can use Iranian crudes to allow it greater flexibility in procuring supplies.

More than 4000 tourists arrive at Egypt during the last 24 hours

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 - 12:36 GMT

Cairo International Airport witnessed during the last 24 hours the arrival of 4072 Arab and European tourists.

Dragons and steamed buns at Taiwan's temple-like church

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 - 10:12 GMT

There are more than 1,000 churches across the island but the Holy Spirit Church is particularly unique.

U.S. warships pass through Taiwan Strait amid heightened tensions with Beijing

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 - 12:00 GMT

U.S. warships pass through Taiwan Strait amid heightened tensions with Beijing.

Taipei archbishop says will invite pope to visit Taiwan

Thu, 10 May 2018 - 10:30 GMT

The Roman Catholic archbishop of Taiwan said on Thursday that he will invite Pope Francis to visit the country for a Church congress next year.

Haven for Taiwan graffiti artists brightening city alleys

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 - 07:58 GMT

Haven for Taiwan graffiti artists brightening city alleys

Xi warns Taiwan will face "punishment of history" for separatism

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 - 01:50 GMT

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned self-ruled Taiwan on Tuesday that it will face the "punishment of history" for any attempt at separatism.

Empowered Xi says China ready to fight 'bloody battle'

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 - 09:10 GMT

President Xi Jinping delivered a blistering nationalist speech Tuesday, warning against any attempts to split China.

Taiwanese drama 'Taipei Story' to screen at Cimatheque

Sun, 18 Mar 2018 - 11:25 GMT

Edward Yang's 1985 Taiwanese drama film "'Taipei Story'" will screen at Cimatheque on March 18, 2018

Taiwan looks south for Muslim tourist dollars

Wed, 21 Feb 2018 - 10:53 GMT

From halal fried chicken to hot springs hotels with prayer facilities, Taiwan is adapting its traditional tourist draws to woo Muslim visitors.

Search for Taiwan quake victims ends as toll rises to 17

Sun, 11 Feb 2018 - 02:46 GMT

Rescuers Sunday ended their search of a Taiwan building partially toppled by a 6.4-magnitude earthquake as the last trapped pair were presumed dead.

At least seven killed, 67 missing after quake rocks Taiwan tourist area

Wed, 07 Feb 2018 - 03:50 GMT

Rescuers combed through the rubble of collapsed buildings on Wednesday.

At least five killed, 60 missing after quake rocks Taiwan tourist area

Wed, 07 Feb 2018 - 10:24 GMT

Rescuers combed through the rubble of collapsed buildings, as they searched for about 60 people missing after a strong earthquake killed at least 5 people.

China Eastern, Xiamen Airlines cancel Taiwan flights amid routes row

Tue, 30 Jan 2018 - 11:59 GMT

China Eastern Airlines and Xiamen Airlines said today they had cancelled 176 round-trip flights to Taiwan.

Taiwan stymies new China flights amid route row, official says

Fri, 19 Jan 2018 - 09:33 GMT

Taiwan's aviation regulator has stalled applications for new flights from China Eastern Airlines and Xiamen Airlines amid a row between Beijing and the self-ruled island over air routes.

Taiwan president says China military causing regional instability

Thu, 28 Dec 2017 - 10:48 GMT

China’s frequent military activity is causing regional instability, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Thursday.

Taiwan says Chinese air force exercised near island 16 times in last year

Tue, 26 Dec 2017 - 11:52 GMT

China’s air force has carried out 16 rounds of exercises close to Taiwan in the last year or so, Taiwan’s defense ministry said on Tuesday.

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