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The Senate is poised to approve $95 billion in military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and Gaza. The package was passed by the House on Saturday and includes $61 billion for Ukraine, $26 billion for Israel, $8 billion for Taiwan, and $8 billion for measures to counter China in the Indo-Pacific. The aid package has faced opposition from some conservatives who question U.S. involvement in foreign wars, but has broad support from both parties. The Senate could pass the bill as early as Tuesday afternoon.

The Senate is set to vote on a $95 billion war aid package that would provide funding for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and other initiatives. The bill includes $61 billion for Ukraine, $26 billion for Israel, and $8 billion for Taiwan. It also includes a provision that could ban TikTok in the U.S. if its Chinese owners do not sell their stake within a year.

A cluster of earthquakes, including one measuring 6.1 magnitude, hit Taiwan on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. No damage or casualties were initially reported. The quakes occurred after a 7.4 magnitude quake struck earlier this month, causing 13 deaths and injuring over 1,000. Taiwan is frequently affected by earthquakes, but its excellent earthquake preparedness and strict construction standards have helped minimize their impact on its 23 million residents.

The 2024 World Indigenous Tourism Summit (WITS) opened grandly on April 16 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, attracting about 600 participants from 27 countries and regions. This summit focused on the theme of ‘Sustainable Tourism of Culture and Ecology,’ aimed at implementing the ‘United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples’ (UNDRIP) and promoting the concept of ‘responsible tourism.’

The 2024 World Indigenous Tourism Summit (WITS) opened grandly in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, attracting over 600 participants from 27 countries and regions. The summit aims to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and promote responsible tourism practices that protect cultural heritage and natural ecosystems while fostering economic benefits for Indigenous communities.

Taiwan has experienced over 80 earthquakes, the largest of which measured 6.3 magnitude, starting on Monday night and continuing into Tuesday morning. The epicenter of the quakes was in the eastern county of Hualien, where a 7.2 magnitude temblor on April 3 resulted in the deaths of at least 14 people. Since then, Taiwan has been experiencing hundreds of aftershocks.

In the past two decades, major earthquakes have occurred in various regions worldwide. Taiwan’s recent earthquake of 7.4 magnitude highlights the importance of earthquake preparedness and mitigation strategies. Taiwan’s advanced earthquake preparedness measures, including stringent building codes and seismic-resistant construction techniques, have minimized damage compared to earthquakes of similar magnitudes in the past. India, with its ongoing infrastructural expansion in tectonically unstable areas, can learn valuable lessons from Taiwan’s approach to reduce seismic risks.

Taiwan experienced a significant earthquake measuring magnitude 6.0 on Tuesday, as per the island’s Central Weather administration. An AFP reporter present during the event reported feeling the building shake. This latest quake follows a series of tremors that have been rattling Taiwan since Monday afternoon.

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan early this morning, just off the coast. The quake comes on the heels of a stronger 7.4 magnitude earthquake earlier this month. The latest quake has not yet caused any reported damage, but it has heightened anxiety among residents. The Taiwan Earthquake Center is still investigating the quake and has not yet determined if it is an aftershock or a separate event.

Rep. Brandon Williams, R-Sennett, missed a series of House votes on foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan so that he could attend the funeral of slain Syracuse police officer Michael Jensen.