Taipei analysts are studying the February 28 strike that killed Iran’s supreme leader to assess whether Taiwan could survive a similar ‘decapitation’ attack from the mainland and how to strengthen resilience.
Japan beat hosts Australia 1-0 in the Women’s Asian Cup final on March 21, 2026, claiming their third title in four editions and underscoring their regional dominance.
Hong Kong police arrested five people and recovered nearly HK$100 million (about US$12.7 million) in stolen gold after a staged handover in Hung Hom, in a suspected deception case.
Iran accused the US and Israel of attacking the Natanz nuclear facility, while Tehran’s atomic energy organisation reported no leakage of radioactive materials in central Iran.
A U.S. jury found two of Elon Musk’s May 2022 tweets contained false statements that misled investors during his effort to buy Twitter, highlighting legal risks of executive social-media posts.
The Panama Canal is operating at top capacity as the Iran conflict drives an increase in LNG vessel transits, canal chief Vasquez said, underscoring the waterway’s strategic role in global energy shipping.
Sake is a nuanced, brewed Japanese drink made from rice, yeast, water and koji; premium labels and serving methods shape a wide range of styles worth exploring beyond the typical warm cup.
Japan beat hosts Australia 1-0 in the Women’s Asian Cup final as Maika Hamano’s 17th-minute goal won the title before a record crowd of 74,357 at Stadium Australia.
Former actress Hilary Tsui is marking 20 years in Hong Kong fashion as founder of the Her boutique and co-founder of performance label Aim Higher Club, blending celebrity, sport and retail.
Panama’s National Assembly approved Bill No. 306 to regulate debt collection, set calling hours, limit contact frequency, ban workplace visits and strengthen data protections for consumers.
China urged an immediate halt to the “unjust war” in Iran in a Friday phone call between top diplomats and said it would work with France to prevent wider escalation.
The National Assembly advanced Project of Law 403, expanding the JCJ’s powers and requiring ISPs and telecoms to execute blocking orders or face fines up to $1 million, raising legal and operational concerns.
A car parts factory fire in Daejeon, South Korea, killed 14 people and injured dozens after breaking out around midday on Friday; the blaze was contained late that night.
As conflict actors prioritize shaping public perception, controlling the narrative has become as strategic as battlefield operations — with implications for diplomacy, aid and global audiences.
A drone strike near the Iraqi National Intelligence Service headquarters in Baghdad killed one police officer, with authorities blaming “outlaw groups.” The attack highlights the rising threat posed by weaponized drones to security forces and sensitive sites.
Boxer Lin Yu-ting was cleared to return to competition after a review into her biological sex, following a dispute with Algeria’s Imane Khelif at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang called China “formidable” in robotics, pointing to its strengths in microelectronics and motors, as Nvidia bets on physical AI and considers returning to the Chinese market.
Guangzhou police say they have arrested a woman known as “Aunt Mei,” surnamed Xie, long suspected as an intermediary in a high‑profile child trafficking case; the probe is ongoing.
Constance Zimmer plays Ann Messina in Love Story, a dramatization that explores Carolyn Bessette’s career, sisterly bonds and her mother’s wariness of Bessette’s romance with JFK Jr.
World Boxing has cleared Olympic champion Lin Yu-ting to compete in the female category, ending a high-profile gender dispute that followed the Paris 2024 Games and allowing her return to international competition.