Two alleged Taiwanese clients of a Chinese ransomware group behind attacks on the Mackay Memorial Hospital and other targets in Taiwan have been arrested and released on bail. According to a Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau, between February and March, the group CrazyHunter used ransomware to attack hospitals, publicly listed companies, and academic institutions, per CNA. Victims who refused to pay ransoms informed the bureau's Taipei field office.
The scores in the Shanghai Ranking are based on several factors, such as the number of faculty and alumni of the institutions who have received the Nobel Prize or the Fields Medal, the number of highly cited researchers on staff, or the number of articles published in the academic journals Science and Nature over the past five years.
During a state visit to India, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr stated the Philippines may be drawn into a potential conflict between China and the US over Taiwan, citing humanitarian concerns for Filipinos in Taiwan.
The visit was about more than symbolism. It's about real, practical partnerships between the UK and Taiwan—two societies that value freedom, fairness and international cooperation.
Somalia's decision to bar Taiwanese passport holders reflects increased pressure from China, particularly as Taiwan strengthens ties with Somaliland, a self-governing region seeking recognition.
"... when society is more benevolent, the people who benefit most are those who are least happy," a Gallup report shared with Travel + Leisure stated.
