Seven months before the uncontrolled Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, the city's fire department budget for this fiscal year was cut by more than $17.5 million, records show.

Taiwan has set a record US$28 billion budget for its National Health Insurance system in 2025. The change comes as Taiwan is expected to become a super-aged society this year.

USD$203 million contract to boost firefighter wages, the department remained understaffed, struggling to manage the ...