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The conflict reportedly began over the feeding of stray animals. The court found that the accused had carried out the act described by prosecutors, but said prosecutors had not shown that the act was directed at a specific individual in a way that satisfied the “public insult” elements of the offense.

Under Taiwan’s Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act, drivers can be fined for holding, lighting, or smoking a cigarette while on the road if the behavior affects traffic safety. The rule has been in effect since at least July 1, 2019, and the fine was subsequently increased from NT$600 to NT$1,200 following a legislative amendment in late 2025.

The department said it would continue reviewing medical records related to treatments such as body sculpting, laser procedures, and Botox injections. Officials said they are checking whether the clinics collected advance payments, charged more than legally permitted, or created unauthorized fee items.

The woman the person investigating the accused had a close personal relationship with the officer and that the complaint was effectively suppressed,

Fake posts claimed that numerous individuals in Kaohsiung had fallen ill and were hospitalized after consuming potato products. To enhance the credibility of the hoax, the suspect, police say, utilized generative AI to create realistic images of newspaper layouts and television news chyrons.

Authorities said the packages contained 20 bags of marijuana with a total gross weight of 1,340.5 grams. The drugs have an estimated black market value of NT$3 million.

Ministry of Transportation (MOTC) data indicates that the overwhelming majority of traffic accidents and hit-and-run incidents in Kaohsiung continue to involve Taiwanese citizens. Critics of proposed crackdowns have previously noted that focusing solely on migrant workers may overlook broader systemic issues, such as the general lack of road safety infrastructure or the high volume of unlicensed Taiwanese drivers.

By KHT Staff. Images via CtiNews. KAOHSIUNG — A 38-year-old driver was detained early Saturday after entering a Kaohsiung light…

Health authorities say consumers should be cautious of ads that fail to list a clinic name or physician, promote unusually low prices, or offer at-home services, and note that injections, energy-based treatments, and surgery — must be performed by licensed physicians at registered medical institutions.

Authorities noted etomidate has been connected to several recent drug-impaired driving incidents in Taiwan, including one in Kaohsiung City in early March, which led to the death of a 44-year-old mother of three.