Podcasts about Taipei

On today's episode the guys are back in the studio to get into all the news from the weekend. They recap the NFL and discuss cold weather football games, Alex Honnold's Taipei 101 skyscraper climb on Netflix, Kanye West's apology, Shedeur Sanders making the Pro-Bowl, Donald Trump's view on the NFL kickoff rules and much more. Enjoy! (00:05:13) Cold Weather Football Games (00:16:07) Alex Honnold (00:26:47) Kanye West Apologizes (00:42:11) Shedeur Sanders Pro Bowl (00:52:49) Blades Brown (01:05:01) Trump & the new NFL Kickoff RuleYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/macrodosing

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh recap NFL conference championship weekend, where the Patriots braved a blizzard better than the Broncos, and Sam Darnold proved that resurrected quarterbacks really can win it all.Later, they get into Trinity Rodman's three-year NWSL deal that keeps her in D.C., but has caught the ire of the players' union.The panel wraps with a breakdown of the Mets' busy offseason and whether they can actually come out on top in 2026.On the bonus episode, available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel discusses Alex Honnold's white-knuckle climb of the Taipei 101 tower live on Netflix.NFL (4:16): Resurrection BowlTrinity Rodman (23:27): Cap space for star powerThe Mets (41:04): Can we still LOL?(Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.)Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen.You can email us at hangup@slate.com.Podcast production and editing by Kevin Bendis, with production assistance from Patrick Fort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh recap NFL conference championship weekend, where the Patriots braved a blizzard better than the Broncos, and Sam Darnold proved that resurrected quarterbacks really can win it all.Later, they get into Trinity Rodman's three-year NWSL deal that keeps her in D.C., but has caught the ire of the players' union.The panel wraps with a breakdown of the Mets' busy offseason and whether they can actually come out on top in 2026.On the bonus episode, available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel discusses Alex Honnold's white-knuckle climb of the Taipei 101 tower live on Netflix.NFL (4:16): Resurrection BowlTrinity Rodman (23:27): Cap space for star powerThe Mets (41:04): Can we still LOL?(Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.)Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen.You can email us at hangup@slate.com.Podcast production and editing by Kevin Bendis, with production assistance from Patrick Fort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The past few days have been filled with some incredible highs: Mikaela Shiffrin's latest record; Alex Honnold's latest climb; Eileen Gu's ongoing run; Mark McMorris' X Games dominance; and Ben Richards' hot start on the FWT. But at the same time, we are all witnessing some staggering lows. And today, we talk about it all.Note: We Want to Hear From You!We'd love for you to share with us the stories or topics you'd like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or offer your hot takes for us to rate. You can email those to us here.RELATED LINKS: OpenSnowBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredGet Our 25/26 Winter Buyer's GuideDiscounted Summit Registration for BLISTER+ MembersNon-Member Registration: Blister Summit 2026Enter Our Weekly Gear GiveawayCHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS:Blister Studios (our new channel)Blister Review (our original channel)TOPICS & TIMES:The Highs & Lows of the Recent Days (00:20)Our ‘Blister Summit 26' Giveaway (3:00)It's Snowing in Japan / OpenSnow (4:07)Mikaela Shiffrin's Record (5:40)Eileen Gu's Impressive Run (7:27)Alex Honnold's Taipei 101 Climb (10:55)X Games: Mark McMorris' Dominance (15:38)FWT: Ben Richards' Hot Start (16:07)State of the Union (16:43)Dr. Len Necefer on How to Move Forward (20:56)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China removed its top army general in what many analysts see as a move to cement loyalty to President Xi Jinping. It's rattling Taiwan, and as special correspondent Patrick Fok reports, it comes amid already heightened fears that the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro could embolden China to mimic the move against Taipei. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh recap NFL conference championship weekend, where the Patriots braved a blizzard better than the Broncos, and Sam Darnold proved that resurrected quarterbacks really can win it all.Later, they get into Trinity Rodman's three-year NWSL deal that keeps her in D.C., but has caught the ire of the players' union.The panel wraps with a breakdown of the Mets' busy offseason and whether they can actually come out on top in 2026.On the bonus episode, available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel discusses Alex Honnold's white-knuckle climb of the Taipei 101 tower live on Netflix.NFL (4:16): Resurrection BowlTrinity Rodman (23:27): Cap space for star powerThe Mets (41:04): Can we still LOL?(Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.)Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen.You can email us at hangup@slate.com.Podcast production and editing by Kevin Bendis, with production assistance from Patrick Fort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of The JB and Sandy Show is a whirlwind of adrenaline, nostalgia, and Texas-sized storytelling. With Austin iced in, the crew dives into the perfect timing of streaming events, reliving the heart-pounding live climb of Taipei 101 by Alex Honnold. “Were there ever any moments you thought he was about to fall?” The team marvels at his focus, the dizzying heights, and the viral videos captured by onlookers. “He was just standing at the very, very top… I would fall from the fear of having to stand there like that!”

An anti-ICE protestor is shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis, igniting a political firestorm as video of the chaotic encounter fuels sharply competing narratives about what happened. A new report shows the U.S. murder rate has fallen to its lowest level in more than a century. A massive winter storm slams much of the country, paralyzing travel, closing schools, knocking out power for millions, and delivering deadly cold. Rock climber Alex Honnold stuns the world by free-soloing Taiwan's iconic Taipei 101 skyscraper, scaling glass and steel live on Netflix without ropes or safety gear. Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold All Family Pharmacy: Order now at https://allfamilypharmacy.com/MEGYN and save 10% with code MEGYN10 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal LIVE on Netflix right after Rams-Seahawks to recap the conference championship games (0:33). Then, they guess the lines for Super Bowl LX, answer a few questions from the listeners, and end with Parent Corner (54:58). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers Order ALDI on Uber Eats: https://earn.sng.link/A99vk/i2fm/okid The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠⁠ www.rg-help.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap the AFC and NFC Championship games that were two instant classics as the Super Bowl is finally set with the Patriots and Seahawks ready to do battle again, over a decade after they last met in the Super Bowl. They also chat about the crazy weather that has rolled through pretty much the entire country, and Alex Honnold free soloing Taipei 101 on Netflix on Saturday night. Joining the progrum to give the latest updates on all the different moves in the coaching carousel including Mike McCarthy being hired by the Steelers, Jonathan Gannon getting the DC job in Green Bay, and what the four remaining teams with vacancies are going to do is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter. Next, the Authority on College Football, Pete Thamel joins the progrum to chat about the tampering case going on between Clemson and Ole Miss, what that means for college football as a whole, Arthur Smith becoming the OC at Ohio State, the current state of college basketball, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 765: It's a NYC snow day! Neal and Toby recap the Winter storm that has swept across the majority of the US, causing a mass cancellation of travel plans for airlines. Then, vibe-coding is starting to pick up steam as amateur user-made apps spike up in app stores. Plus, a deal to spin off TikTok from its Chinese parent is finalized, bringing the popular social app closer to home. Meanwhile, free-soloist Alex Honnold pulls off the tallest urban ascent of Taipei 101 with no ropes or protection. Finally, a preview of the week ahead!  Get your tickets for the Morning Brew Variety Show! https://tinyurl.com/MBvariety  Explore Indeed's full findings at https://www.indeed.com/2026hiringtrends Learn more about Lightspeed at https://www.lsvp.com Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Junkies are in awe that Honnold not only tried the feat, but successfully completed it!

Hour 2: Hit The Skins / Taipei 101 Climber Alex Honnold / Junkies Blitz - Mike McCarthy hired in Pittsburgh

In honor of Alex Honnold solo climbing the Taipei 101 on Netflix live, we had our 4'9" producer Vanessa solo climb Johnny's standing desk. Was she successful, or did she fall to her death? Watch the livestream HERE for a visual aid. We also got a juicy relationship update from Klein, Ally learns a former middle school friend is now a billionaire. We also brought back the game Tik Tok Toe where we learned how to be an overnight millionaire and how to make a man 'instantly obsessed with you.' And in the divorciest month of the year we vented about spouses in Don't Be A Dick!

Burnie and Ashley discuss The Last of the Mohicans, Alex Honnold, Taipei 101, height anxiety, Iranian protests, American warships, two party recordings, celebrity text subpoenas, trolling, the shooting of Alex Pretti, and Australia's Top 100.

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Heavy snow, freezing rain and brutal cold leaves nearly 1 million Americans without power, while airlines and roads face major disruptions nationwide. Plus, new tensions erupt in Minneapolis following the killing of ICU nurse Alex Pretti — the second fatal shooting by federal immigration agents in the city this month. Also, 40-year-old American climber Alex Honnold cements his place in daredevil history by scaling the landmark Taipei 101 tower without ropes. And, the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks head to Super Bowl LX after a wild playoff weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hour 3 features Warriors assistant coach Ron Adams discussing what it was like for the team to play in Minneapolis during a turbulent moment in the city. We also break down Alex Honnold’s unbelievable free‑solo climb of Taipei 101, plus The Athletic’s Mike Sando joins the show to recap NFL Championship Weekend and what the results mean heading into Super Bowl LX.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fred wants to know if any of the 13 steal things when they stay at a hotel. Plus, Netflix streamed a climber named Alex Honnold, who solo climbed the Taipei 101 building in Taiwan!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11,000 flights were canceled throughout the country due to severe winter storms! The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will face off next Sunday in the Super Bowl. Netflix streamed a climber named Alex Honnold, who solo climbed the Taipei 101 building in Taiwan! Heated Rivalry stars carried the Olympic torch in Italy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon investigate a building-wide email about office thefts before diving into the "Gamer Rebellion" against AI. They explore the thin line between technological breakthroughs and "Gladiator-style" entertainment, from a podcaster reclaiming her voice to Alex Honnold’s death-defying skyscraper climb. Office Antics: A building-wide memo reveals that the few people left in the office are apparently stealing from each other. Gary and Shannon ridicule the workplace drama. The AI Resistance: Are gamers the unsung heroes stopping the AI takeover? We look at how the gaming community is holding the line, plus an emotional story of an ALS patient using AI to find her voice again. The Death of Sundance: No major sales and zero buzz… Is the era of the indie "big screen" breakout officially dead? Gladiator Entertainment: Netflix paid Alex Honnold a "mid-six-figure" sum to free-solo Taipei 101. Gary and Shannon debate the ethics of paying for life-or-death stakes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about Alex Honnold's wild free solo climb up Taipei 101, the snow situation in Colorado, a major upgrade at a locals' favorite resort, skier visitation being down, a fossil that was discovered, a fine-dining spot that checks the boxes (and comes with a great view), and more.

Hour 3 features Warriors assistant coach Ron Adams discussing what it was like for the team to play in Minneapolis during a turbulent moment in the city. We also break down Alex Honnold’s unbelievable free‑solo climb of Taipei 101, plus The Athletic’s Mike Sando joins the show to recap NFL Championship Weekend and what the results mean heading into Super Bowl LX.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you pay $500,000 for a converted shack in the middle of nowhere? Would you accept $500,000 to climb a skyscraper with no ropes or nets? If you're a normal person, you answered 'no' to both of these. And you also didn't go hoard bread for this weekend. Because that is not a normal thing to do.Topics:Extreme coldKidnappersMinnesota US senate seatOscars seasonSkyscraper LiveReal estate in WyomingTarget lunaticsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Gary and Shannon kick off the show with the breaking arrest of an Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug lord, plus a deep dive into the Beckham wedding "hijack" that has the internet buzzing. They also share a personal health update from KFI’s Amy King and break down President Trump’s final Davos power move. Olympic Kingpin Captured: Breaking news on Ryan Wedding’s arrest. How a former Olympian allegedly ran a massive cocaine operation before being detained. The Beckham Wedding Feud: DJ Fat Tony reveals the truth behind Victoria Beckham "hijacking" Brooklyn’s first dance and what TMZ is reporting. Amy King’s Journey: KFI’s own Amy King joins the studio to talk about her battle with colon cancer and the importance of early screening. The Davos Cold Shoulder: Trump moves the goalposts on Canada’s "Board of Peace" status, sparking a new social media war with the PM. Free Solo Taipei: Rock climber Alex Honnold is set to scale the Taipei 101 skyscraper live today—is this the return of the global monoculture event? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Honnold, American free-solo climber best known for scaling Yosemite's El Capitan, will attempt to climb Taipei 101 in Taiwan without ropes. The event will be broadcast live on Netflix. Will you watch? Will he make it? Will there be issues with streaming live? Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- ‘Broeske & Musson' Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Facebook | Podcast| X | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Honnold, a world-renowned climber, is scheduled to climb Taipei 101, the 101-story skyscraper that’s one of the world’s tallest buildings, and he’s going to do it without the assistance of any ropes, harnesses, or safety nets. Under new guidance released on Wednesday, the Federal Communications Commission warned that entertainment-oriented talk shows carried on local television stations were required to offer candidates vying for the same office equal airtime. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week, the world's attention is fixed on Alex Honnold as he prepares for his most public and high-stakes challenge to date: Skyscraper Live on Netflix. This Friday, January 23rd, Alex will attempt to become the first person to free solo the 1,667-foot Taipei 101 in Taiwan, scaling the 101-story landmark live in front of millions.Alex joins us to deconstruct the mindset required to perform when the stakes are literally life or death. He challenges the common perception of his "fearlessness," explaining that his mastery isn't the absence of fear, but the result of a decade of meticulous preparation. Alex dives into the "mental switch" required to transition from the grind of training to the total surrender and trust required during a performance.Key Topics Discussed:The 10-Year Rule: Alex explains why he spent 10 years training for El Capitan, ensuring that by the time he stepped onto the wall without a rope, he felt prepared rather than reckless.Managing Fear: A masterclass in differentiating between founded and unfounded fear, and the process of making "scary" feel "comfortable" through practice and visualisation.The Feeling of Mastery: What it truly looks like to perfectly execute a high-performance taskPreparation and Visualization: Alex reveals his process for visualising failure in graphic detail to ensure he is emotionally prepared for any outcome.Legacy and Life Cycles: Now a father of two, Alex reflects on how his upbringing and perfectionist roots shaped him, and how he balances his pursuit of extreme moments with his responsibilities at home.Alex offers an honest look at what it takes to do the thing you've always wanted to do and answer the question: "What's to lose?".Our Partners: Incogni

The internet is talking. Why is Alex so psyched to climb a skyscraper on live TV? How hard is Taipei 101? Is this a gimmick? The answers go deeper than you might expect. Fitz sat down with Alex to break it down before he left for Taipei. Watch Climbing Gold on YouTube Thanks to our sponsors The North Face Check out Summit Series at thenorthface.com  Maui Nui Get a free pack of 6 jerky sticks on your first order of $79 or more.  Kodiak Cakes Find Kodiak products at your local grocery store, they're the ones with the bear on the box or learn more at Kodiakcakes.com AG1 Go to DrinkAG1.com/climbinggold to  get 3 free AG1 travel packs and 3 free AGZ travel packs, plus free vitamin D3 and K2, and an AG1 welcome kit with your first AG1 subscription order.  Factor Eat smart at FactorMeals.com/ClimbingGold50OFF and use code CLIMBINGGOLD50OFF to get 50% off your first Factor box plus free breakfast for a year.  LMNT Get your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase at www.drinklmnt.com/climbinggold. Try the new LMNT Sparkling — a bold, 16-ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water.

Concern about the possibility of a Chinese attack against Taiwan has surged in recent years. Wargames and research studies have focused primarily on identifying gaps in US and allied capabilities with the goal of strengthening deterrence. A relatively understudied question, however, is the potential consequences for China if a military operation against Taiwan were to fail. To address this gap, the German Marshall Fund led a study of the possible costs that China would incur across four different, but interrelated areas: the Chinese economy, the military, Chinese social stability, and international costs.GMF commissioned four papers on these key areas. We considered two scenarios that could realistically take place in the next five years. In the first scenario, a minor skirmish escalated into a multi-week maritime blockade of Taiwan by China. Although several dozen members of the Chinese and Taiwanese military were killed, US intervention eventually forced China to de-escalate.  In the second scenario, a conflict escalated into a full-fledged invasion, with Chinese strikes on not only Taiwan but also U.S. forces in Japan and Guam. After several months of heavy fighting, Chinese forces were degraded and eventually withdrew after suffering many tens of thousands of casualties.The authors found that the costs to China of a failed military action against Taiwan would likely be considerable. We believe their findings are important and warrant wide dissemination. In this podcast, we'll discuss the report's major conclusions and implications. Then we'll talk about the potential impact of a failed Chinese attempt to take Taiwan on China's military capabilities and the possible international costs that Beijing could face.  Our next two China Global podcasts will examine the implications of a failed military operation against Taiwan for China's economy and social stability.Our guests today are Zack Cooper and Joel Wuthnow. Zack is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and lecturer at Princeton University.  Joel is a senior research fellow in the Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs within the Institute for National Strategic Studies at NDU. Joel's paper and this interview reflect only his personal views and not those of the National Defense University, the Department of War, or the US government.Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction  [03:22] Implications for China, the United States, and Taiwan [06:31] Actions to Strengthen Deterrence  [08:50] Evaluating Costs and Risks for Chinese Decisionmakers[11:46] Lessons Learned for the PLA [14:05] Steps to Avoid Another Attack [17:14] Intensifying Frictions between Party and Military?  [19:53] Anticipating US Intervention as a Military Variable [22:49] Countries and Organizations Likely to Respond to China[25:55] Potential Diplomatic Actions and Costs[31:50] A Treaty Alliance with Taiwan [34:44] Why International Costs Matter to China

Apparently, 2026 is the new 2016. After a year of AI slop, skeletal Ozempic bodies, uncanny facelifts, and a general sense that nothing feels real anymore, it feels right to revisit the last moment of peak millennial optimism.Back then, you walked into a house party with a White Claw, lace-up crop top, choker necklace, no upper lip, the Snapchat dog filter locked and loaded, and the entire world ahead of you. We talk 2016 nostalgia stories, the birth of Instagram face, and how Insta-baddie culture made everyone hotter, identical, and somehow more boring, and whether that whole aesthetic might finally be on its way out.Then it's life updates. Getting drunk off mocktails. Cosplaying as an Italian grandmother because I can't stop making pasta. Co-sleeping with our bulldog. A golf swing update. Living among mice. The Seahawks crushing the 49ers this playoff season. Side-eyeing neighbors who built a brand-new house and still refuse to mow their lawn. In the news, we get into celebrity mom group drama involving Hilary Duff and Ashley Tisdale, the Pennsylvania man arrested after authorities discovered hundreds of human skulls in his home, Alex Honnold free-soloing Taipei 101, Saks Fifth Avenue filing for bankruptcy, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' upside-down food pyramid reboot, Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner, Harry Styles' new album (Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally), Golden Globes podcast snubs, and male celebrity aging theories.The episode closes with a blunt discussion about protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis, where things have gone too far, why defending criminal behavior isn't compassion, and why enforcement is never going to look gentle, even when it's uncomfortable to watch.Unscripted, opinionated, and very online. REVIEW THE SHOW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ https://open.spotify.com/show/4ijzUBunTIHgVmahB0ISEN KEEP IN TOUCH!INSTAGRAM »⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jacquelinemonroe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  TIKTOK » jacqueline.monroe  EMAIL THE SHOW!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ tjmsshow@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  MY MUSIC GUY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/robmonmusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ REVIEW THE SHOW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ https://open.spotify.com/show/4ijzUBunTIHgVmahB0ISEN KEEP IN TOUCH!INSTAGRAM »⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jacquelinemonroe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TIKTOK » jacqueline.monroe EMAIL THE SHOW!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ tjmsshow@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MY MUSIC GUY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/robmonmusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Taiwan's presence on the global stage is often hindered due to international politics. But, the recent visit to Taipei by Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego points to a practical solution. As Tamkang Univeristy professor of Diplomacy and International Affairs James Chen explains, urban diplomacy opens diplomacy at the subnational level, and can lead to practical and positive solutions which impact our everyday lives. ICRT's Hope Ngo and Tim Berge tell us more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Guiding Democracy: A Brother's First Vote in Taiwan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-17-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 台北的投票站，一片繁忙的景象。En: The voting station in Taipei was a scene of bustling activity.Zh: 冬天的寒风在外面轻轻吹拂，墙上挂着的公民骄傲横幅增加了一种庄重的气氛。En: The cold winter wind gently blew outside, and the citizen pride banners hanging on the walls added a solemn atmosphere.Zh: 美丽和双庆正走进这里。En: Meili and Shuangqing were walking in together.Zh: 美丽比双庆大几岁，她总是感觉有责任去指导这个刚满20岁的小弟弟。En: Meili was a few years older than Shuangqing, and she always felt responsible for guiding this younger brother who had just turned twenty.Zh: 今天是双庆第一次投票。En: Today was Shuangqing's first time voting.Zh: 他对台湾的总统大选感到兴奋，也有点紧张。En: He was excited and a bit nervous about Taiwan's presidential election.Zh: “美丽，万一我投错了怎么办？En: "What if I vote incorrectly, Meili?"Zh: ”双庆在进门前小声问。En: Shuangqing asked quietly before entering.Zh: 美丽微笑，拍拍他的肩膀。En: Meili smiled and patted his shoulder.Zh: “别担心，双庆。En: "Don't worry, Shuangqing.Zh: 我们一起看看候选人的信息。En: Let's review the candidates' information together.Zh: 你会发现这不难。En: You'll find it's not difficult."Zh: ”她领着他找到信息展示台，耐心地解释每一个候选人的主张和计划。En: She led him to the information display table and patiently explained each candidate's policies and plans.Zh: 双庆认真地听，逐渐放松下来。En: Shuangqing listened attentively, gradually relaxing.Zh: 投票站里充满了窸窸窣窣的谈话声和纸张的翻动声。En: The voting station was filled with the rustling sounds of conversations and the flipping of papers.Zh: 人们排着长队等着投票，美丽和双庆也在队伍中。En: People lined up long to vote, and Meili and Shuangqing were in line, too.Zh: 美丽继续鼓励双庆，“投票是我们的权利，你的选择很重要。En: Meili continued to encourage Shuangqing, "Voting is our right, and your choice matters."Zh: ”终于轮到双庆了。En: Finally, it was Shuangqing's turn.Zh: 他走到投票间，看着面前的选票，还是有些犹豫。En: He walked to the voting booth and looked at the ballot in front of him, still a bit hesitant.Zh: 美丽站在他旁边，用坚定的眼神看着他，给他无声的支持。En: Meili stood beside him, looking at him with a determined gaze, providing silent support.Zh: 双庆深吸一口气，心里默念美丽的话。En: Shuangqing took a deep breath, silently repeating Meili's words in his heart.Zh: 他微微一笑，坚定地做出选择。En: He smiled slightly and made his choice with confidence.Zh: 走出投票站，阳光洒在妙丽和双庆身上。En: As they walked out of the voting station, sunlight fell on Meili and Shuangqing.Zh: 双庆感觉内心充满了自豪，也有一种新的力量。En: Shuangqing felt a sense of pride and a newfound strength.Zh: 他感谢妙丽的帮助。En: He thanked Meili for her help.Zh: 美丽点头，“你做得很好，双庆。En: Meili nodded, "You did great, Shuangqing.Zh: 以后你会发现，每次投票都很重要。En: You'll find that every time you vote, it matters."Zh: ”双庆微笑着，心里明白了一件事：他的声音是有力量的，是值得被听到的。En: Shuangqing smiled, understanding one thing in his heart: his voice is powerful and deserves to be heard.Zh: 他知道，今天的经验是他未来民主参与的开始。En: He knew that today's experience was the beginning of his future participation in democracy. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 繁忙的atmosphere: 气氛solemn: 庄重的guiding: 指导responsible: 有责任的candidate: 候选人nervous: 紧张ballot: 选票hesitant: 犹豫attentively: 认真地review: 查看policies: 主张lining: 排着rustling: 窸窣flipping: 翻动determined: 坚定的gaze: 眼神support: 支持confident: 坚定地choice: 选择participation: 参与democracy: 民主pride: 骄傲experience: 经验voice: 声音powerful: 有力量的sunlight: 阳光newfound: 新的strength: 力量flip: 翻动

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former DoD Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, and Pentagon comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studies join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss progress on appropriations to keep government open after existing funding expires Jan 30 and prospects for another shutdown; GOP senators vote against limiting President Trump's hand in Venezuela; Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio meet with Denmark and Greenland's foreign ministers as Trump says Washington will acquire the world's largest island; France, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the UK deploy personnel to Greenland at Denmark's invitation to prepare for Operation Arctic Endurance; the EU strikes free trade deal with South American Mercosur nations creating an economic block of some 700 million people; Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit China to bolster trade with the country's second largest trading partner as it's leading trade partner the United States continues to apply unprecedented economic pressure on Canada; Washington's new trade deal with Taiwan reducing tariffs on Taipei from 20 percent to 15 percent in exchange for $250 billion investment by Taiwanese companies in the United States; and the Iranian regime's brutal crackdown that left thousands of protestors dead or executed appear to have quelled demonstration that Trump said he's considering supporting through military action.

We talk Taiwan and the US finalizing a trade deal, questions over the special defense budget, and plans to create a 'smoke-free city' in Taipei. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Dans cet épisode d'Aventtitudes, Kim Huynh vous parle de l'exposition Dragon au musée du Quai Branly, en partenariat avec le Musée National du Palais de Taipei.Une plongée dans plus de 5000 ans d'art et de récits autour d'un symbole fondateur des cultures asiatiques : le dragon.Exposition visible jusqu'au 1er mars 2026 au musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac

Send us a textDoug is back from another transpacific flight to Taipei and Drew conducted airport movement area training for firefighters. This will will be the first episode we've taped in 2026 and we're officially on a (takeoff) roll! We discuss:How good were our 2025 predictions?Military action in Venezuela disrupts Caribbean flightsAvelo reduces flying and staffAlaska orders over 100 aircraft and gets its first widebodyA Boom Overture updateListener comments Join the Network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

L'intervento militare in Venezuela e la cattura del presidente Nicolas Maduro da parte degli Stati Uniti hanno colto la Cina di sorpresa e l'hanno privata di un alleato strategico nella regione latinoamericana. Con Lorenzo Lamperti, giornalista, da Taipei. L'8 gennaio è stata completamente ripristinata l'elettricità nella parte sudoccidentale di Berlino, dopo uno dei più lunghi blackout della storia della città dalla fine della seconda guerra mondiale. Con Cosimo Caridi, giornalista, da Berlino.Oggi parliamo anche di:Scienza • “Appuntamento con l'asteroide” di Tomas Weberhttps://www.internazionale.it/magazine/tomas-weber/2026/01/08/appuntamento-con-l-asteroideLibro • Didier Fassin, Una strana disfatta (Feltrinelli)Ci piacerebbe sapere cosa pensi di questo episodio. Scrivici a podcast@internazionale.it Se ascolti questo podcast e ti piace, abbonati a Internazionale. È un modo concreto per sostenerci e per aiutarci a garantire ogni giorno un'informazione di qualità. Vai su internazionale.it/abbonatiConsulenza editoriale di Chiara NielsenProduzione di Claudio Balboni e Vincenzo De SimoneMusiche di Tommaso Colliva e Raffaele ScognaDirezione creativa di Jonathan Zenti

無差別攻擊事件 wúchābié gōngjí shìjiàn – indiscriminate attack incident犯人 fànrén – perpetrator; offender提醒 tíxǐng – to remind; reminder盟友 méngyǒu – ally; accomplice傍晚 bāngwǎn – evening; dusk商圈 shāngquān – shopping district; commercial area連續 liánxù – continuous; consecutive隨機攻擊事件 suíjī gōngjí shìjiàn – random attack incident不幸死亡 búxìng sǐwáng – to die tragically震驚 zhènjīng – to shock; to astonish誠品 Chéngpǐn – Eslite (bookstore / department store brand)縱火 zònghuǒ – arson防毒面具 fángdú miànjù – gas mask煙霧彈 yānwùdàn – smoke bomb試圖 shìtú – to attempt; to try引燃 yǐnrán – to ignite; to set on fire汽油彈 qìyóudàn – Molotov cocktail制止 zhìzhǐ – to stop; to restrain誤燃 wùrán – accidental ignition點燃 diǎnrán – to light; to ignite傷重不治 shāngzhòng búzhì – to die from severe injuries擴大 kuòdà – to expand; to escalate案發現場 ànfā xiànchǎng – crime scene頂樓 dǐnglóu – top floor; rooftop墜落 zhuìluò – to fall from a height宣告不治 xuāngào búzhì – officially pronounced dead逮捕 dàibǔ – to arrest紙箱 zhǐxiāng – cardboard box逃跑 táopǎo – to escape; to flee模仿犯案 mófǎng fàn'àn – copycat crime恐嚇 kǒnghè – to threaten; intimidation貼文 tiēwén – social media post恐慌 kǒnghuāng – panic追查 zhuīchá – to track down; to investigate境外 jìngwài – overseas; outside the country查獲 cháhuò – to uncover; to seize鎖定身分 suǒdìng shēnfèn – to identify and fix someone's identity依恐嚇公眾等罪嫌送辦 yī kǒnghè gōngzhòng děng zuìxián sòngbàn – to be prosecuted on suspicion of threatening the public巡邏 xúnluó – to patrol確保 quèbǎo – to ensure; to guaranteeFollow me on Instagram: fangfang.chineselearning !

Later this month, Alex will set out to climb the Taipei 101 skyscraper, but he certainly won't be the first. For the last three decades, Alain Robert has been the living legend of the underground scene of climbing buildings. Arrested more than 170 times, his passion for buildings stemmed out of his passion for cutting edge free soloing. His tick list featured routes Alex wouldn't dare to touch today.  Watch Climbing Gold on YouTube Thanks to our sponsors The North Face Check out Summit Series at thenorthface.com  LMNT  Get your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase at www.drinklmnt.com/climbinggold. Try the new LMNT Sparkling — a bold, 16-ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water. Kodiak Cakes Find Kodiak products at your local grocery store, they're the ones with the bear on the box or learn more at Kodiakcakes.com Waking Up Try Waking Up for 30 days free by going to wakingup.com/honnold DavidBuy 4 cartons and get the 5th one for free at davidprotein.com/climbinggold

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A practitioner from Taipei reveals how increasing Fa study has impacted her work at The Epoch Times, and with the waist drum team. With a very early start to her day to distribute The Epoch Times, join Fa study and exercise groups, and fulfill her role as an editor, she used group study time to memorize Fa lectures and discovered that it unlocked wisdom, and helped her to resolve challenges with ease. This and other experience-sharing on the Minghui website.Original Articles:1. [Fahui] Following Master's Teachings to Study the Fa More and Save More Sentient Beings2. [Fahui] Cultivating Solidly With Dafa's Guidance3. [Fahui] Swiss Practitioner: Eliminating Negative Things from My Mind and Body, Being Purified by the Fa To provide feedback on this podcast, please email us at feedback@minghuiradio.org

C dans l'air l'invitée du 31 décembre 2025 avec Valérie Niquet, responsable du pôle Asie à la Fondation pour la recherche stratégique (FRS), et auteure de « Taïwan face à la Chine : Vers la guerre ? » aux éditions Tallandier.Présentation: Salhia Brakhlia"La réunification de notre patrie est inarrêtable", a assuré aujourd'hui le président chinois Xi Jinping, alors que des manœuvres militaires autour de Taiwan, entamées lundi, se sont achevées. La Chine a affirmé avoir terminé "avec succès" ces manœuvres, qui comprenaient des tirs réels visant à simuler un blocus de ports clés de l'île et des attaques contre des cibles maritimes. Les soldats poursuivront leur entraînement pour "contrecarrer résolument les tentatives des séparatistes en faveur de l'indépendance de Taïwan et l'ingérence extérieure", a averti le porte-parole et capitaine de frégate Li Xi, dans un communiqué. Taipei a condamné ces deux journées d'exercices, parlant d'"une provocation flagrante contre la sécurité régionale et l'ordre international".Ces exercices aux alentours de Taïwan ont suscité une vague de condamnations. Le Japon a jugé mercredi que les manœuvres de Pékin "exacerbent les tensions" dans la région, et a exprimé "ses préoccupations". L'Union européenne, l'Allemagne et la France ont aussi exprimé leur inquiétude et se sont déclarées attachées à la "stabilité" internationale. Pékin a fustigé mercredi les "critiques irresponsables" de certains pays "envers les actions nécessaires et justifiées prises par la Chine pour défendre sa souveraineté nationale".Les tensions dans le détroit ont été ravivées par une vente d'armes de Washington à Taipei à la mi-décembre, la deuxième depuis le retour au pouvoir du président américain, Donald Trump, pour 11,1 milliards de dollars, montant le plus important depuis 2001.Valérie Niquet, responsable du pôle Asie à la Fondation pour la recherche stratégique (FRS), et auteure de « Taïwan face à la Chine : Vers la guerre ? » aux éditions Tallandier, est notre invitée. Elle décryptera avec nous la portée de cette démonstration de force de Pékin autour de l'ile de Taïwan.

Shih Ch'ien (施乾) is a young, well-educated Taiwanese man with a coveted government job in the Japanese colonial administration. But he turns his back on this comfortable life to live among society's outcasts. In 1923, aged just 24, he founded a shelter for beggars, Aiai Ryō (愛愛寮, the “House of Love”) in Taipei's Wanhua district. There, he would spend the rest of his short life caring for the destitute and demonstrating his hands-on approach to helping the poor. Shih loved beggars but hated begging; he rejected feel-good charity, instead seeking to eradicate poverty through education, medical care, self-respect, and work-training. And he attempted this without institutional support. It was a constant struggle. Behind his success lay two extraordinary women, first his Taiwanese wife and later his Japanese wife.Happy New Year from Formosa Files. We hope you enjoy this uplifting historical tale told with our usual seasoning of banter and that you forgive us our occasional inappropriate joke.

Les journalistes et experts de RFI répondent également à vos questions sur les manœuvres chinoises autour de Taïwan, des accusations russes sur une attaque ukrainienne contre une résidence de Vladimir Poutine et le revers du PDCI aux législatives ivoiriennes.   Royaume-Uni : pourquoi Londres restreint les visas des ressortissants congolais ?   Le Royaume-Uni a imposé des restrictions de visa aux ressortissants de la RDC. Pourquoi Londres décide-t-il de s'en prendre aux visas congolais ? Y a-t-il un froid diplomatique entre la RDC et le Royaume Uni ?    Avec Aurélien Antoine, professeur de droit public à l'université Jean Monnet de Saint-Etienne et fondateur de l'Observatoire du Brexit.      Taïwan : les inquiétantes manœuvres de la Chine autour de l'île  Les navires chinois se sont retirés des alentours de Taïwan après avoir exercé plusieurs manœuvres militaires autour de l'île, avec des tirs réels à longue portée et des exercices d'envergure visant notamment à simuler un blocus de l'île. Quel était le but de Pékin en démarrant ces opérations ? Y a-t-il un risque de confrontation directe entre Taipei et Pékin ? Taïwan et ses alliés pourraient-ils tenir tête à la Chine en cas d'agression de Pékin ? Avec Clea Broadhurst, correspondante permanente de RFI à Pékin.      Guerre en Ukraine : les Ukrainiens ont-ils vraiment attaqués une résidence de Poutine ?   La Russie accuse l'Ukraine d'avoir tenté d'attaquer par drones une résidence présidentielle de Vladimir Poutine dans la région de Novgorod, une allégation immédiatement démentie par Kiev. Que sait-on sur cette présumée attaque ? L'hypothèse d'un mensonge orchestré par la Russie est-elle plausible ?  Cette situation ne pourrait-elle pas influencer les pourparlers en cours dirigés par Trump ? Avec Cyrille Bret, géopoliticien, maître de conférences à Sciences Po Paris, chercheur associé spécialiste de la Russie et de l'Europe orientale à l'Institut Jacques Delors.      Côte d'Ivoire : pourquoi le PDCI a-t-il perdu tant de terrain aux législatives ?    Le résultat des législatives donnent la victoire au parti du président Ouattara qui obtient 77% des sièges avec un taux de participation de seulement 35%. Comment expliquer ce faible chiffre ? Le PDCI n'a obtenu que 32 sièges, moitié moins qu'en 2021. Comment expliquer ce revers subi par le parti d'opposition ?   Avec Bineta Diagne, correspondante permanente de RFI à Abidjan.

//The Wire//2300Z December 29, 2025////ROUTINE////BLUF: PRESIDENT TRUMP QUIETLY CONFIRMS LAND-BASED STRIKES HAVE BEGUN IN VENEZUELA. CHINA LAUNCHES LARGE-SCALE MILITARY EXERCISES NEAR TAIWAN.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events-Far East: This morning China kicked off their large-scale yearly military exercise in the waters surrounding Taiwan. This year's exercise has been titled "Justice Mission 2025" and focuses on combined arms warfare techniques that will be necessary for the invasion of Taiwan. In the graphics and AI-generated content provided on the exercises by China, the focus for the drills is openly to deter a Taiwanese bid for independence.Analyst Comment: As usual, all eyes are on the drills this year to assess whether or not China will be capable of taking Taiwan when the time comes. Traditionally, China never announces their military drills ahead of time. In this case, approximately one hour elapsed between the official announcement of the drills, and the first aircraft detected on Taiwanese radar. Somewhat interestingly this year, China has leaned into camouflage as a concept. Ironically, China directly stole the idea of "urban camouflage" from Taiwan, which has taken the form of Chinese units camouflaging ICBM launchers to appear to be construction cranes...a tactic Taiwan has been using for many years. Due to the nature of the expected urban combat of Taipei, Taiwan has had to come up with unique ways for military equipment to survive as long as possible in the event that war kicks off. Turns out, China has also replicated much of this urban camouflage doctrine, which indirectly confirms that China is expecting missiles to be landing within their homeland as well.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: This afternoon, President Trump received Prime Minister Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago residence to conduct talks on the Middle East and other various topics. While this visit was quite standard (as these visits have become fairly regular over the past year), several very important items of note took place during the reception.As Prime Minister Netanyahu was welcomed, a brief press conference was called as is common for dignitary visits. As journalists were present asking questions, the topic of conversation turned to Venezuela. During this off-the-cuff press briefing, President Trump casually stated that the United States had conducted at least one land-based strike within Venezuela. President Trump stated that an "implementation area" (sic) was struck, which he described as being a dock area where boats were being loaded with drugs.This leaves more questions than answers, and when pressed by journalists about this rather important conflict, President Trump stated that he did not want to comment on the matter any further. As this short 30 second clip is all we have to go on, there's not much that can be discerned at present, however it's almost certain that ground strikes have already quietly started throughout the region.Throughout this short presser, various other topics came up as well. President Trump reiterated the commitment to continue strikes in Iran, which is not surprising but still notable as it confirms that this conflict is certainly far from over. President Trump also confirmed that he took an unscheduled call from President Putin regarding an event that occurred this morning. In Moscow, the Kremlin reported a Ukrainian drone strike being conducted at an undisclosed location which targeted one of Putin's personal residences. Ukraine has denied this attack outright, and has stated that the whole affair has been fabricated from the ground up.During this morning's ad hoc press briefing in Florida, President Trump stated that the phone call had taken place, and that the US stopped the sale of Tomahawks to Ukraine for this reason (presumably to prevent them from using these munition

This edition of Crosstalk began with good news as Jim read Christmas messages from President Trump and Packer great, Brett Favre. However, as we all realize, we live in a world in flux. This is seen by the following headlines, just a sample of what Jim presented during this broadcast: --Authorities say one-third of Kiev is without heating after a deadly Russian drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian capital cut off power supplies leaving hundreds of thousands of people facing freezing temperatures. --President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a joint press conference at Mar-a-Lago following their meeting over a proposed peace deal. Both men signaled that an agreement to end the war was nearing finalization. --Washington has offered a 15 year security guarantee to Kiev as part of a proposed peace plan. --Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida today for a meeting with President Trump to discuss phase two of the Gaza peace plan. --China launched its largest military exercises ever around Taiwan, surrounding the island with warships, aircraft and live fire drills. This was in response to a record U.S. arms sales deal to Taipei. --President Trump said the U.S. launched a powerful and deadly strike against forces of the Islamic State Group in Nigeria, after spending weeks accusing the West African nation's government of failing to rein-in the targeting of Christians. --Antisemitic mobs stormed a Paris performance of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, throwing bombs and attacking attendants and musicians.