The island plays an outsized role in the global chip supply chain as it is home to the world’s largest chipmaker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, which supplies chips to Apple and Nvidia
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UAE earthquake: Residents report 2.8-magnitude tremors
The minor earthquake was recorded in UAE’s Masafi Village
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Series of earthquakes hit Japan, triggers tsunami waves
The country is still haunted by the memory of a massive 9.0-magnitude undersea quake off northeastern Japan in March 2011, which triggered a tsunami that left around 18,500 people dead or missing
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Japan struggling to reach survivors after massive New Year’s Day earthquake
The affected area continued to experience numerous aftershocks, with the Japan Meteorological Agency reporting 147 tremors in an 18-hour period following the initial quake
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Dubai earthquake: UAE residents feel tremors following two Iran quakes
Residents in various areas, including Downtown Dubai, Dubai Hills, Dubai Media City, and Dubai Sports City, reported of tremors in the locality
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BOTIM announces free money transfers to aid Morocco earthquake
This initiative aims to aid those looking to send money to loved ones, friends, family and those suffering following the 6.8 magnitude earthquake
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Morocco earthquake death toll rises to over 2,100
King Mohammed VI of Morocco has thanked the UAE, Qatar, Spain and the UK for sending aid following the earthquake that struck the country
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Morocco earthquake death toll passes 1,000, aid operations underway
Morocco’s Interior Ministry updates death toll to 1.037 amid earthquake tragedy
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Morocco earthquake: 632 dead as massive quake strikes Marrakech
Government in Morocco says provinces of Al Haouz, Ouarzazate, Marrakech, Azilal, Chichaoua and Taroudant hit by earthquake
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UAE social media video arrest, visa updates, Islamic New Year holidays, new Dubai road, petrol prices slashed and more top stories this week
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Dubai shakes in possible earthquake
The tremors were felt across Dubai Media City officers around 9:57AM on Monday
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Earthquake in the UAE
The UAE National Centre of Meteorology records an earthquake in Fujairah
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Philippines struck by magnitude 6.2 earthquake, tremors felt in Manila
A deep earthquake strikes the Philippines, with no immediate casualties recorded
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Why the Middle East needs more extreme medics
As the region continues its rapid fire development, the demand for medical professionals that carry out lifesaving procedures in some of the world’s most dangerous and harsh settings will increase
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Oman earthquake: 4.6 magnitude tremors hit Musandam
The Oman earthquake, which measured 4.6 on the Richter scale, occurred at 2:20 PM local time, and had a depth of 10 KM
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Egypt earthquake: 5.3 magnitude tremor felt by residents
Tremors struck the country at 10 PM, Cairo local time