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Strong earthquake rocks Taiwan, collapsing buildings

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The entire island of Taiwan was rocked by a powerful earthquake early Wednesday morning, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

  • Powerful Earthquake Hits Taiwan: A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 (Taiwan’s estimate) or 7.5 (U.S. Geological Survey) struck Taiwan.

  • Tsunami Alert for Southern Japanese Islands: The earthquake triggered a tsunami alert for the southern Japanese island group of Okinawa.

  • Emergency Response Underway:Emergency response teams are mobilising to assess the damage and provide assistance to affected areas.

Buildings collapsed in the southern city of Hualien, while a tsunami alert was triggered, affecting southern Japanese islands.

The earthquake, which struck at 7:58 a.m. local time, caused significant structural damage in the eastern city of Hualien, with buildings shaken off their foundations.

The impact was felt across the island, prompting the suspension of islandwide train services and halting subway operations in Taipei.

Even in the capital, Taipei, items were knocked off shelves as a result of the tremors.

Authorities in Taiwan’s earthquake monitoring agency reported the magnitude of the quake as 7.2, while the U.S. Geological Survey assessed it slightly higher, at 7.5.

The quake’s depth was approximately 35 kilometers (21 miles), indicating a significant subterranean disturbance.

In the wake of the seismic activity, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued a tsunami warning for the southern Japanese island group of Okinawa.

Initial forecasts suggested waves could reach heights of up to 3 meters (9.8 feet). Within minutes of the earthquake, a wave measuring 30 centimeters (about 1 foot) was detected on the coast of Yonaguni island.

The JMA also anticipated that the tsunami may have affected the coasts of Miyako and Yaeyama islands.

As emergency response teams mobilise to assess the damage and assist those affected, concerns remain high for both Taiwan and neighboring Japanese islands.

With the threat of aftershocks looming and the potential for further tsunami activity, residents are urged to remain vigilant and follow safety protocols.

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Ahron Young is an award winning journalist who has covered major news events around the world. Ahron is the Managing Editor and Founder of TICKER NEWS.

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Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing immediately

Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, raising concerns over arms race and global safety

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Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, raising concerns over arms race and global safety

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– Trump ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, risking global tensions and retaliation from other nations.
– Proliferation concerns are rising as nuclear states modernise arsenals and the New START Treaty nears expiration.
US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing immediately, aiming to align with testing programs from other countries according to the conversation.Resuming explosive nuclear tests would likely trigger retaliatory responses from nuclear-armed nations like Russia and China, worsening the arms race and increasing global risks.

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The potential for worldwide radioactive fallout remains high, even for underground tests. The Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, signed by 187 states, prohibits such testing, yet the US remains a signatory without ratification, bound not to violate the treaty’s intent.

Nuclear weapon testing, once crucial for understanding weapon effects and military planning, has diminished. Since World War II, nuclear tests have largely focused on developing new designs. Significant environmental and health concerns led to a moratorium on atmospheric testing in the early 1960s and the Partial Test Ban Treaty in 1963.

Many countries, including the US, stopped explosive testing in the 1990s. Technological advancements allowed nations to develop nuclear weapons without the need for actual explosions.

Proliferation Risks

Nuclear proliferation continues, with all nine nuclear-armed states investing heavily in modernising their arsenals. This raises concerns about lowered thresholds for using such weapons.

Recent conflicts involving nuclear threats have escalated, and the number of nuclear weapons operationally available has begun to rise again. Russia has tested advanced nuclear weapons, while China is rapidly expanding its military capabilities.

The New START Treaty, which confines the nuclear capabilities of the US and Russia, is set to expire soon, with no successor treaty negotiations underway.

The Doomsday Clock has moved closer to midnight this year, highlighting the heightened dangers facing the world today.

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Honorary Principal Fellow, School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne

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US–China trade talks are a handshake, not a deal

Trump and Xi unofficially extend tariff truce, with US concessions and Chinese commitments on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.

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Trump and Xi unofficially extend tariff truce, with US concessions and Chinese commitments on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.


Presidents Trump and Xi extend their tariff truce in an informal meeting, with US cuts and Chinese promises on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.

Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX cautions this is unofficial and deeper issues between the two super powers remain.

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Markets cautious as rate cut hopes fade

Central banks ease rate cut hopes amid inflation and wobbling tech stocks; markets adjust to Fed’s new stance.

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Central banks ease rate cut hopes amid inflation and wobbling tech stocks; markets adjust to Fed’s new stance.


Central banks pull back on rate cut expectations as tech stocks wobble and inflation pressures persist. Markets adjust cautiously to the Fed’s new tone.

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