Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Hamas of trying to renege on the terms of a ceasefire agreement before it's set to begin on January 19. Lawmakers fail to agree on any of over 3,000 budget proposals as tempers flare in Taiwan's legislature and parties threaten each other with mass recalls. Taiwan's foreign minister leads a large delegation to diplomatic ally Palau for the Pacific Island nation's presidential inauguration. Plus:
Reporter Rik Glauert sits down for an exclusive interview with Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr. to discuss his nation's relationship with Taiwan in the face of Chinese pressure.
Taiwan's largest company, chip giant TSMC, reports record earnings for the last quarter of 2024, topping off its highest-grossing year yet.
Andrew Ryan meets the luthiers of Chiayi County who craft unique violins from mountain driftwood, part of a TaiwanPlus exclusive series.