Dois homens foram presos em flagrante enquanto pintavam um viaduto usando técnicas de rapel na Avenida Getúlio Vargas, em São João Batista. Foram apreendidos materiais de pintura, equipamentos de escalada e dispositivos de gravação. Um dos suspeitos possui antecedentes por pichação e outros crimes.
Mulher de 36 anos é salva em São Leopoldo após usar aplicativo Botão Ronda Lilás. Suspeito de 32 anos, que descumpriu medida protetiva, é preso pela Guarda Civil Municipal.
KMT legislator Weng Hsiao-ling has proposed eliminating the Cultural Ministry's NT$47.38 million media promotion budget and significantly cutting funds for its film and music bureau. DPP legislator Wu Si-yao criticized the move, arguing it would hinder domestic cultural policy promotion, weaken cultural diplomacy, and potentially push Taiwanese cultural professionals into the Chinese market.
Beijing's 18th Straits Forum, a platform for cross-strait engagement, is being held in Xiamen amid tightened restrictions by Taiwan's ruling DPP. For the first time, the DPP has explicitly banned Taiwan's municipal and county government officials from participating.
DPP Councilor Yan Wei-tzu commented on KMT Chair Hung Hsiu-chu's canceled US meeting, suggesting Hung represents a minority view in Taiwan and even within the KMT. Yan predicted KMT candidates will avoid campaigning with Hung.
DPP lawmaker Wang Ting-yu criticized KMT Chair Johnny Chiang's US visit, stating her meetings were canceled and her reception level was lower than that of Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen. Wang cited three reasons for the cancellation: the KMT is no longer seen as a trusted partner, Chiang's accusations of corruption regarding military purchases insulted the US, and her rhetoric aligned with Beijing's narrative.
DPP legislator Wu Si-yao initially accused KMT legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin of proposing a budget cut for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Hsu refuted the claim, stating she did not propose the cut and even supported maintaining some funding. Wu later corrected her post and apologized to Hsu, clarifying that the proposal was from Legislators Ma Wen-chun and Weng Hsiao-ling.
The DPP criticizes opposition parties for delaying the 2024 budget review for 286 days, warning of an "absurd" situation where two years' budgets might be reviewed simultaneously. DPP spokesperson Lin Chu-yin highlighted blocked budgets, including flood control funds, and the rejection of a drone bill, accusing the opposition of "blind political infighting."
DPP legislator Wu Si-yao criticized KMT legislators for proposing amendments that would increase the Ministry of Education's budget by NT$63.8 billion, calling it unconstitutional and a potential collapse of the nation. She argued that the KMT is overstepping legislative boundaries and forcing the ministry to find funds for increased student loan and school lunch budgets.
DPP legislator Chen Pei-yu criticized KMT/TPP for delaying the release of public fund expenditure data related to extended legislative sessions and trips to China. She questioned the costs of extended sessions and whether public funds were used for these trips, noting that the promised data has not yet been provided.
The campaign office of KMT New Taipei mayoral candidate Lee Chuan-fu today refuted DPP councilor Dai Wei-shan's allegations regarding Lee's residence, calling them "false information" and a smear tactic. The office criticized the DPP for misrepresenting facts and engaging in personal attacks.
KMT Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ke Chih-en claimed the city has the highest adult obesity rate (41.3%). DPP candidate Yin Li refuted this, stating Kaohsiung's rate is now the second lowest (38.1%) and criticized Ke for factual errors about local landmarks and businesses.
DPP legislator Wang Ting-yu criticized KMT chair Chang Li-wen for praising Xi Jinping's goodwill and promoting anti-Taiwan independence rhetoric at a US overseas Chinese banquet. Wang accused the KMT of becoming a "United Front" organization for the CCP, questioning the existence of anti-communist factions within the party.
DPP legislator Wang Ting-yu criticized KMT chairwoman Sylvia Chang's remarks about her meeting with Xi Jinping, calling them self-aggrandizing and contradictory to her party's actions on defense spending.
China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian criticized the DPP authorities for their handling of Taiwan's energy issues, stating they are focused on 'Taiwan independence' and lack the will or ability to address structural problems. She accused the DPP of politicizing energy issues for political gain rather than solving them, prioritizing party interests over the welfare and future development of Taiwan's people.
ONG Instituto Conhecer Brasil (ICB) é investigada por suspeitas de irregularidades em contrato de R$ 108 milhões para instalar wi-fi gratuito em SP. Pontos de wi-fi inexistentes, falta de sinalização e equipamentos próximos foram encontrados.
KMT Chair Jaw Shaw-kong's US visit is criticized by the DPP as a "Xi Office propaganda tour." The DPP alleges her neutral stance on Taiwan's alignment is a facade for pro-China policy, questioning the inclusion of a member with mainland Chinese spouse background and alleged ties to Beijing's interests.
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislative caucus responded to media reports suggesting Beijing's involvement in the Kuomintang's (KMT) internal affairs regarding the Ma Ying-jeou Foundation case. DPP caucus whip Chuang Jui-hsiung stated that the KMT, not the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), should decide who to protect, especially since the individual involved is a KMT vice chairman.
KMT Chair Zheng Li-wen's US visit sparks controversy as DPP questions the inclusion of standing committee member Chin Peng-chen, known for pro-unification remarks. DPP legislator Lin Chu-yin suspects Chin may be monitoring Zheng on behalf of Beijing. KMT caucus whip Lin Pei-hsiang dismisses the allegations as baseless political tactics.
Prefeito de São Paulo, Ricardo Nunes, defende empresária Karina Gama, investigada por desvio de R$ 26 milhões de contrato de wi-fi para filme sobre Bolsonaro. Nunes alega perseguição política e que contratação seguiu trâmites legais.
Deputado Bruno Lima apoia investigação sobre desvio de R$ 108 milhões de contrato de wi-fi em SP para filme de Jair Bolsonaro. ONG Instituto Conhecer Brasil é investigada por fraude e uso indevido de recursos públicos.
Daiana Schuinsekel de Almeida foi presa por maus-tratos a animais, zoosadismo e comercialização de vídeos de violência, vendidos na Europa por 20 a 50 euros.
Su Chun-huai, father of AMD CEO Lisa Su and chairman of the Taiwan Center of New York, has been elected as the new head of the Democratic Progressive Party's East Coast chapter. He has actively supported Lai Ching-te, praising him as Taiwan's best leader.
Yu Teng-hung, 25, was elected the new chairman of the Democratic Progressive Party's Kinmen County chapter. A graduate student, he is likely the youngest county chairman in the party's history. He aims to attract younger supporters and serve as a bridge between central and local government.
