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Taiwan Welcomes Israel's Recognition of Somaliland as Sovereign Nation

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0300

Taiwan has welcomed Israel’s decision to formally recognize Somaliland as a sovereign nation, standing apart from the wave of international criticism that followed the announcement.

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On December 27, 2025, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel would become the first country in the world to officially recognize Somaliland as an independent state. Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991, has functioned as a de facto sovereign state for over three decades but had never received formal recognition from any nation.

Hong Kong Activists in Australia Targeted with Antisemitic Mail Campaign

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 23:00:00 +0300

Exiled Hong Kong pro-democracy activists living in Australia have become targets of a disturbing intimidation campaign, receiving anonymous letters and pamphlets with antisemitic content mailed from Chinese-controlled territories. The campaign has drawn condemnation from Jewish groups and Australian government officials.

Taiwan Envoy: We Don't Ask Friends to Fight, But Need Moral Support

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 02:22:00 +0300

As Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza continues and international support wanes, Taiwan remains steadfast in its solidarity. In an exclusive interview with VOA, Abby Lee, Taiwan’s Representative to Israel, explained that the commonalities between Taiwan and Israel - particularly their existential threats from hostile neighbors - bind these two democratic entities together.

Taiwan's Representative to Israel: We Don't Ask Friends to Fight for Us, But We Need Moral Support