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Speaking virtually at a meeting of the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) Central Standing Committee, the Taiwanese leader’s remarks were a response to external and internal debates about the democratic island’s fate following the highly watched U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Discussions in media commentary and among opposition opinion leaders ranged from whether officials of Taiwan’s ruling party would flee the capital in the event of a Chinese invasion, to questions about Washington’s security commitments to Taipei and to Asia more broadly....

In a written statement to Newsweek on Tuesday, Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry expressed its “grave concerns about the rising tensions on the Russia-Ukraine border resulting from Russia’s buildup of troops east of Ukraine.” It was keeping abreast of the latest developments and called on relevant parties to “begin dialogue as soon as possible in order to reduce regional tensions.” Taipei expects disputes to be resolved through diplomatic channels, “peacefully and in a manner consistent with international law,” said ministry spokesperson Joanne Ou....

Not anymore. The excitement around Major League Baseball these days is how technology–specifically the league’s Internet portal, MLB.com–can reposition this stodgiest of sports into a pioneer in personalized video and wireless content delivery. The Web site’s lineup? Searchable highlights on demand. Live Webcasts of out-of-town games. Minute-by-minute updates through a Web-enabled Palm device or AT&T cell phone, complete with a custom “Charge!” ring when your team begins to rally. As for this tech company’s neatest trick–making money by charging monthly subscription fees for content, a revenue model that used to be considered blasphemous to the Web–well, that rally is underway, with usage and revenue up dramatically....

In the hours since his death, fans have noticed a couple of death references the 28-year-old music star made during his final days. One such instance happed on the popular podcast Drink Champs, where Takeoff—born Kirshnik Khari Ball—discussed wanting to receive respect for his musical skills before his death. “I mean, it’s time to give me my flowers. I don’t want them later when I ain’t here. I want ’em right now,” Takeoff said when Drink Champs host N....

The brutal climate could finally be Lewis’s salvation. The place has been growing poorer and more desolate for generations, as young people seek sunnier prospects elsewhere. But now the energy industry has discovered the storm-swept island. The multinational engineering and construction giant AMEC and the electricity generator British Energy are talking about plans to erect some 300 outsize wind turbines across a few thousand acres of moorland and peat bog....

It’s all part of Frito-Lay’s attempt to secure its financial future by creating the ultimate oxymoron: healthy junk food. At a time when rising obesity levels have become a national preoccupation and New York City has banned artery-clogging trans-fatty oils in restaurants, food companies are trying to adapt to shifting nutritional mores. It’s a risky and expensive balancing act—no company wants to alienate the junkies who care about taste above all....

Officials didn't flag New Orleans' Akiem Hicks for that tackle on Falcons QB Matt Ryan, a tackle that looked suspiciously similar to the hit 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks landed on Saints QB Drew Brees on Sunday. Brooks was given a 15-yard personal foul penalty, and the NFL fined him $15,750. Former NFL linebacker Ray Lewis, now an ESPN analyst, pledged to pay half of Brooks' fine. Falcons coach Mike Smith told reporters after the game that officials told him Ryan wasn't hit in the head or neck area....

Half the players drafted Thursday were on defense, but not one came from Tuscaloosa. How? MORE: Tide deserve No. 1 ranking | ‘Bama assistant coach likely to resign A look at the defenders drafted reveals the answer: They either play skill positions or can rush the quarterback. Not exactly news for the pass-happy NFL. It’s not shocking, then, to see none of Alabama’s three projected first-rounders — linebacker Reggie Ragland and defensive tackles Jarran Reed and A’Shawn Robinson — taken in the first round....

While the refreshingly cheerful Gortys absolutely deserves to come back as an NPC, a Tales from the Borderlands character that has even more potential is Fiona. This is because Fiona could easily become a playable Vault Hunter in the next main Borderlands game, making use of all the setup from the con artist’s storyline. With a re-appearance also able to properly explain Tales from the Borderlands’ cliffhanger ending, Fiona should make her return in Borderlands 4....

The Tales of 25th Anniversary broadcast will officially air on December 15 at 6:00 am ET, so American audiences may have to catch any news after they wake up. The broadcast is said to include details about what’s being worked on in the Tales of franchise. Tales of Arise isn’t specifically mentioned, but Tales of merchandise, events, and mobile ports of classic Tales of games have been confirmed. There will also be a musical performance, as well as interviews with a variety of voice actors and developers....

Fans and critics have praised the game for its stellar combat and unique world design along with its blend of sci-fi and fantasy motifs, with it being hailed as one of 2021’s best RPGs to boot. However, it was possible that all of this could have been its own standalone title without needing to lean on the Tales of moniker at first. As revealed in a roundtable discussion between Denfaminicogamer and the producer Yusuke Tomizawa and Director Hirokazu Kagawa, this was a real possibility during early development....

Since its premiere in 2010, AMC’s The Walking Dead has solidified the network’s reputation for producing prestige dramas that are also bankable, engendering an entire franchise referred to collectively as “The Walking Dead Universe.” In October of last year, AMC announced a new entry in the Walking Dead catalog: Tales of the Walking Dead, a series made up of standalone episodes that will each tell a story from The Walking Dead Universe....

With the limited weekly withdrawals, thousands of people were lined up waiting to take out funds outside of the Afghan National Bank in Kabul. The salaries of many Afghans have gone unpaid. Mustafa, a waiter in the capital of Kabul, said he is responsible for supporting his family of 11 and his salary was cut 75 percent. He now earns less than $50 a month since the Taliban’s takeover....

Just two days after being appointed by President Joe Biden as the new U.S. special representative for Afghanistan, State Department Deputy Assistant Secretary Thomas West told journalists on Tuesday that he had briefed allies of the NATO military alliance on Washington’s talks with the Taliban. Speaking from the Belgian capital of Brussels, he also revealed consultations regarding a “road map” for international recognition of a group considered a U.S. foe for two decades, as reported by Reuters and a number of regional outlets....

“The city, for the first time in its long history, is destructible. A single flight of planes no bigger than a wedge of geese can quickly end this island fantasy, burn the towers, crumble the bridges, turn the underground passages into lethal chambers, cremate the millions. The intimation of mortality is part of New York now: in the sound of jets overhead… Of all targets New York has a certain clear priority....

Learn to Speak series ($109,800-227-5609). The new 6.0 version of this solid study program, available for several languages, introduces speech recognition that actually grades your pronunciation. It’s great for perfecting diphthongs, but in quiz type activities it can be a hindrance: in a vocab drill it confused “Mund” (German for mouth) with “Munze” (coin) and scored the answer as correct. The program’s overall style is traditional lesson-based instruction. Who Is Oscar Lake?...

A month after the club departed the struggling NASL for the USL, Tampa Bay announced its ambition Tuesday to join MLS as an expansion franchise. Branding its campaign as #MLS2StPete, the Rowdies released renderings of a privately financed renovation and expansion for Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg. “We are committed to expanding the world’s game right here in downtown St. Petersburg, and we feel strongly that joining Major League Soccer is the next logical step,” Rowdies chairman and CEO Bill Edwards said in a news release....

While Psycho Krieg and The Fantastic Fustercluck has a hilarious name and a funny moments, such as a sequence where players shoot down the moon, it is a largely somber experience. Borderlands 3 fans get to see Krieg’s grief over losing Maya and the torture he endured firsthand, something that was only able to be achieved thanks to Tannis’ unique tech. While details on this technology are kept vague, the fact that it exists ensures that future expansions could see players examining various characters’ psyches....

As detailed via the studio’s parent company, Embracer Group, in a Q3 earnings report webcast, Tarsier will be moving on to work on new IPs in the future, with the company’s CEO Lars Wingefors claiming “that was the main reason we made this acquisition.” Although it’s by no means confirmation that Little Nightmares will never return, it definitely suggests that Six’s twisted adventures will be put on the backburner for the foreseeable future....

This article will explain what synovial tissue is, the causes of synovitis, and how you can treat the condition so you can gain relief from the inflammation and pain. What Is the Synovium? The synovium is a thin layer of tissue that lines the joints and tendon sheaths; it is only a few cells thick. The synovium acts to control the environment within the joint and tendon sheath. It does this in two ways:...