U.S. officials confirmed that an American F-15E fighter jet was shot down over central Iran, marking the first time a U.S. military aircraft has been downed by Iran since the conflict began. The U.S. military has launched an emergency search and rescue operation for the two crew members. Iranian state media released photos of aircraft wreckage and claimed responsibility using a new air defense system.
Israel launched airstrikes on Beirut, Lebanon's capital today, with the Israeli military stating that targets included infrastructure belonging to local armed groups. Simultaneously, the United States issued a warning regarding potential Iranian attacks on Lebanese educational institutions, including universities. The developments reflect escalating tensions in the Middle East region amid heightened confrontations between multiple parties.
The White House reported that President Trump has been briefed on a US military aircraft shot down over Iran. The US military launched search and rescue operations, successfully recovering one crew member, with ongoing efforts to locate other missing personnel.
According to Israeli and American media reports, Iran shot down a U.S. Air Force F-15E fighter jet today, with one crew member successfully rescued. The incident occurs as U.S. President Trump threatens further military strikes against Iranian civilian infrastructure, escalating regional tensions.
Global oil supply tensions intensified following US President Trump's threats of continued attacks on Iran. Brent crude spot prices surged past $141 on the 2nd, marking the highest level since 2008. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures also broke through $111, exceeding Brent futures for the first time in four years, with record backwardation spreads reflecting tight global physical oil supplies.
According to the New York Times citing US officials, a US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft crashed in the Persian Gulf region today with the pilot rescued. Additionally, US and Iranian officials dispute claims regarding an F-15 fighter jet being shot down, with one pilot rescued and another reported missing. The incident occurs amid heightened Middle East tensions.
U.S. officials confirmed that an American F-15E fighter jet was shot down over central Iran, marking the first time a U.S. military aircraft has been downed by Iran since the conflict began. The U.S. military has launched an emergency search and rescue operation for the two crew members. Iranian state media released photos of aircraft wreckage and claimed responsibility using a new air defense system.
KMT Chairman Zheng Lihui will visit China from April 7-12 at Xi Jinping's invitation. The Legislative Yuan's scheduled military purchase bill consultation on April 9 has been postponed to April 15-16. DPP-affiliated think tank official Lai Zhongqiang warned that if Zheng discusses Taiwan's military purchases with Xi and conveys his views to KMT legislators, it may violate the Countering Foreign Infiltration Act.
Prosecutors have reopened an eight-year-old case in Taitung County involving the death of a police officer's wife, determining homicide is likely. However, the case was temporarily closed due to insufficient direct evidence. Senior detectives note that case closure does not mean finality, and with advances in forensic technology and changing circumstances, there remain three potential breakthroughs for solving this cold case.
Democratic Progressive Party legislator Li Zhen-hsiu has been identified as an internal whistleblower in New Taipei City Mayor Kao Hong-an's assistant fee case. Li allegedly provided evidence to prosecutors while maintaining close ties with complainant Lin Guan-nian. Last week, Li disclosed on livestream that Kao received NT$7 million from Ko Wen-je, subsequently apologized but was referred to the party's ethics committee, sparking internal controversy.
Israel launched airstrikes on Beirut, Lebanon's capital today, with the Israeli military stating that targets included infrastructure belonging to local armed groups. Simultaneously, the United States issued a warning regarding potential Iranian attacks on Lebanese educational institutions, including universities. The developments reflect escalating tensions in the Middle East region amid heightened confrontations between multiple parties.
The White House reported that President Trump has been briefed on a US military aircraft shot down over Iran. The US military launched search and rescue operations, successfully recovering one crew member, with ongoing efforts to locate other missing personnel.
According to Israeli and American media reports, Iran shot down a U.S. Air Force F-15E fighter jet today, with one crew member successfully rescued. The incident occurs as U.S. President Trump threatens further military strikes against Iranian civilian infrastructure, escalating regional tensions.
The US bombed three Iranian bridges on February 2, with President Trump threatening continued strikes on bridges and power plants to pressure Iran into negotiations. Iran refuses to capitulate and has expanded attacks on Gulf Arab energy facilities, strengthened defensive measures, and recruited young volunteers for potential ground combat. Bloomberg analysis suggests the conflict may escalate short-term before transitioning into prolonged attrition warfare.
Iranian state media reported on the 3rd that it shot down a US military aircraft, with the pilot ejecting. US officials confirmed a military aircraft crashed over Iranian airspace, with the US launching rescue operations. The Pentagon and White House have not officially confirmed the incident, and the truth remains unclear.
According to 2025 annual reports from Taiwan-listed companies, cumulative investment in China has declined for the first time, with approximately one-third of listed companies reporting losses on their China operations. Despite discussions about promoting a second wave of Taiwan business investment in China, actual investment performance remains challenging.
Latest data reveals Taiwan's residential transaction sizes have decreased by approximately 1.8 ping over the past ten years, with Tainan and Kaohsiung experiencing the largest declines. Experts attribute this to builders maintaining prices due to high costs, combined with the central bank's unchanged luxury property lending restrictions over a decade, creating obstacles for homebuyers seeking to upgrade. Taipei's core district studio apartments now exceed 2 million per ping, reflecting market challenges and spillover effects in the high-price housing era.
Global oil supply tensions intensified following US President Trump's threats of continued attacks on Iran. Brent crude spot prices surged past $141 on the 2nd, marking the highest level since 2008. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures also broke through $111, exceeding Brent futures for the first time in four years, with record backwardation spreads reflecting tight global physical oil supplies.
US non-farm employment surged by 178,000 in March, significantly exceeding forecasts, with unemployment rate declining. Strong job gains combined with moderating wage growth suggest the Federal Reserve will likely maintain interest rates at its next meeting. Treasury yields rose accordingly. Economists predict employment growth will cool noticeably from the second quarter onward due to Middle East conflict impacts.
The US added 178,000 jobs in March with unemployment falling to 4.3%, exceeding market expectations. However, Wall Street analysts highlight structural anomalies within the data, including a significant 332,000-person monthly decline in unemployment. Experts note the report appears strong on the surface but contains internal complexities, insufficient to alter the Federal Reserve's current hold on interest rates.
President Trump announced adjustments to tariff standards for steel, aluminum, and copper, shifting from import declared value to US sales price as the tax basis. Tariff rates remain unchanged, but related derivative products face 50% reduced rates, while products with minimal metal content are fully exempted. The administration also imposed 100% tariffs on certain imported brand-name drugs.
According to Bloomberg, SpaceX has increased its initial public offering valuation target to over 2 trillion dollars, representing nearly two-thirds growth from its valuation several months ago. The adjustment reflects the company's leading position in the space industry and market confidence in its prospects.
OpenAI announced on the 2nd the acquisition of digital media company TBPN, marking its entry into the podcast industry. This move contrasts with the company's previous statement to focus on core operations, indicating a strategic expansion into media distribution and popular Silicon Valley podcast markets.
A newly proposed theoretical framework simultaneously addresses two major cosmological challenges and questions fundamental assumptions of modern cosmological models. Research suggests that discrepancies in measured universe expansion rates may be related to interactions between dark matter and dark energy, offering new perspectives for explaining cosmic acceleration phenomena.
As generative AI becomes more widespread, users increasingly turn to AI applications for psychological counseling support. However, research indicates that poorly designed AI tools may inadvertently worsen users' mental health conditions. Experts call for developers to strengthen safety mechanisms and ensure AI counseling applications comply with psychological health ethics standards to protect user wellbeing.
U.S. officials confirmed that an American F-15E fighter jet was shot down over central Iran, marking the first time a U.S. military aircraft has been downed by Iran since the conflict began. The U.S. military has launched an emergency search and rescue operation for the two crew members. Iranian state media released photos of aircraft wreckage and claimed responsibility using a new air defense system.
According to the New York Times citing US officials, a US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft crashed in the Persian Gulf region today with the pilot rescued. Additionally, US and Iranian officials dispute claims regarding an F-15 fighter jet being shot down, with one pilot rescued and another reported missing. The incident occurs amid heightened Middle East tensions.
Israel launched airstrikes on Beirut, Lebanon's capital today, with the Israeli military stating that targets included infrastructure belonging to local armed groups. Simultaneously, the United States issued a warning regarding potential Iranian attacks on Lebanese educational institutions, including universities. The developments reflect escalating tensions in the Middle East region amid heightened confrontations between multiple parties.
The White House reported that President Trump has been briefed on a US military aircraft shot down over Iran. The US military launched search and rescue operations, successfully recovering one crew member, with ongoing efforts to locate other missing personnel.
According to Israeli and American media reports, Iran shot down a U.S. Air Force F-15E fighter jet today, with one crew member successfully rescued. The incident occurs as U.S. President Trump threatens further military strikes against Iranian civilian infrastructure, escalating regional tensions.
Global oil supply tensions intensified following US President Trump's threats of continued attacks on Iran. Brent crude spot prices surged past $141 on the 2nd, marking the highest level since 2008. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures also broke through $111, exceeding Brent futures for the first time in four years, with record backwardation spreads reflecting tight global physical oil supplies.
The US bombed three Iranian bridges on February 2, with President Trump threatening continued strikes on bridges and power plants to pressure Iran into negotiations. Iran refuses to capitulate and has expanded attacks on Gulf Arab energy facilities, strengthened defensive measures, and recruited young volunteers for potential ground combat. Bloomberg analysis suggests the conflict may escalate short-term before transitioning into prolonged attrition warfare.
Iranian state media reported on the 3rd that it shot down a US military aircraft, with the pilot ejecting. US officials confirmed a military aircraft crashed over Iranian airspace, with the US launching rescue operations. The Pentagon and White House have not officially confirmed the incident, and the truth remains unclear.
An American F-15E fighter-bomber aircraft was shot down over Iranian airspace. The aircraft carried two crew members, with one successfully rescued. The status of the second crew member remains unclear at this time. The incident has drawn international attention.
Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles during Easter, killing six civilians and injuring 40 others. Ukrainian President Zelensky accused Russia of choosing military escalation over pursuing a ceasefire agreement.
According to unnamed US officials, a US fighter jet has been shot down over southern Iran, prompting an immediate search and rescue operation. US military has deployed search and rescue helicopters to the area. The circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed to have shot down a U.S. military fighter jet, marking the first reported downing of an American aircraft over Iranian territory since the military operations began. The claim comes amid escalating military exchanges between Iran and the United States, with tensions continuing to rise in the Middle East region.
US President Donald Trump has submitted a budget proposal to Congress requesting $1.5 trillion in defence spending for fiscal year 2027, representing a 44 percent increase from current levels. The proposal, released by the White House on Friday, reflects the administration's emphasis on military investment amid ongoing Middle East operations. The plan implements a controversial proposal Trump first announced via social media in January.
A US fighter jet was shot down over Iran with one crew member rescued by US forces while another remains missing. Iran claimed responsibility for downing an F-15E aircraft and released photos of apparent wreckage. A second US aircraft was also hit near the Strait of Hormuz, with its pilot safely rescued. US forces continue search and rescue operations.
KMT Chairman Zheng Lihui will visit China from April 7-12 at Xi Jinping's invitation. The Legislative Yuan's scheduled military purchase bill consultation on April 9 has been postponed to April 15-16. DPP-affiliated think tank official Lai Zhongqiang warned that if Zheng discusses Taiwan's military purchases with Xi and conveys his views to KMT legislators, it may violate the Countering Foreign Infiltration Act.
Taiwan's Criminal Investigation Bureau discovered that scam groups exploit holiday travel plans by creating fake tour group LINE chats, luring victims to prepay with promises of discounts. After collecting deposits, fraudsters cancel trips and refuse refunds. Police report at least five victims last month with losses exceeding one million NT dollars.
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off Hualien two years ago, severely damaging Taroko National Park. The park has completed safety assessments for six popular trails and scenic areas within its jurisdiction. Severely damaged areas may not reopen until after 2031. Officials note that these scenic spots will look different from before the earthquake.
Taiwan's Central Weather Administration has issued heavy rain alerts for eight counties due to a frontal system. Taichung and Miaoli are expected to experience localized heavy to torrential rain today, while areas north of Hsinchu face probable localized heavy rain. The agency warns residents to be alert for lightning strikes and strong gusts of wind.
The Central Weather Administration issued a heavy rain warning on the morning of the 4th due to a frontal system passing through Taiwan. Northern regions from Taichung are expected to experience localized heavy rainfall from early morning to late morning. The agency advises residents to carry umbrellas and exercise caution while commuting or traveling during the holiday period.
Taiwan's Central Weather Administration issued a severe thunderstorm alert at 1:15 AM today, effective until 2:15 AM. The warning indicates that localized areas may experience wind gusts exceeding level 9, accompanied by sudden heavy rainfall, lightning, and other severe weather phenomena. Residents are advised to remain vigilant regarding rapid changes from strong convective weather.