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Taipei is seeking to become an Asia‑Pacific drone manufacturing hub by creating a supply chain independent of mainland China, a strategy framed as a “democratic supply chain” but challenged by scale, politics and timing.
Hong Kong stocks rose after signs of a diplomatic path in the Iran conflict eased geopolitical risk, lifting the Hang Seng, Hang Seng Tech and mainland Chinese indices.
Xinjiang is using mountain meltwater to develop a large inland trout industry as the region diversifies from cotton amid overseas import bans and rising domestic demand for salmon.
The Philippine president declared an energy emergency as the Iran war puts pressure on global fuel markets; transport unions slammed the move as a “superficial band-aid” amid rising fuel strain.
Chinese consumer stocks in Hong Kong jumped after strong full-year earnings, led by Laopu Gold, but analysts say gains reflect structural shifts rather than a broad consumer recovery.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a year-long national emergency as fuel supplies in the Philippines begin to dwindle, elevating energy security concerns and potential economic impacts.
Police were posted at petrol pumps across Gujarat after panic buying and long queues raised fears of fuel shortages, prompting crowd-control measures to prevent unrest.
A developmental and educational psychologist argues that ‘spiritual wellness’ — meaning, connection and purpose — should be central to how we support anxious youth in a volatile, tech-driven world.
A deer associated with Nara’s famed park wandered roughly 40 km to Osaka, appearing near a major train station and drawing crowds, underscoring challenges of human-wildlife encounters in urban areas.
Israeli and Palestinian mothers marched barefoot through Rome on March 25, 2026, calling for greater protection for children affected by the Israel–Palestine conflict.
Chinese miniseries featuring children in adult plotlines have sparked criticism over “adultified” content and concerns that such roles may harm young actors’ psychological health.
Chinese researchers say they ignited a solid rocket motor at 200 metres underwater, a depth beyond typical submarine-launch conditions, raising questions about future deep-sea weapon concepts.
Cathay Pacific has extended suspensions of Middle Eastern flights; expanded European services may offset passenger losses, but experts warn cargo operations face higher costs from lost transit routes and war-driven fuel and insurance pressures.
Olympic diver Zhang Jiaqi retired at 21 and has moved into live-stream e-commerce, defending the switch as a path to financial independence amid online criticism.
A Global Rights Compliance report says a state-sponsored forced labour programme generates up to US$500 million a year for North Korea and traps workers in “brutal” conditions, based on first-hand testimonies.
At least 12 people were killed and 28 wounded in a strike in south Tehran amid continuing US-Israeli strikes, even as Donald Trump said talks were under way.
Official results show Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s Social Democrats and her coalition partners lost ground versus 2022, producing an indecisive Danish election and leaving government formation uncertain.
Mette Frederiksen’s Social Democrats faced their worst result in over a century, driven by migration and welfare concerns, leaving Denmark headed for weeks of coalition talks and uncertain policy direction.
Al Jazeera reports Russia’s military influence — from aircraft to Ukraine-style mass conscript assaults — is shaping Myanmar’s civil war, raising humanitarian and regional security concerns.
Former President Donald Trump says he has been in contact with ‘the right people’ in Iran as US backchannel diplomacy reportedly continues amid an ongoing military buildup and apparent disagreement with Israel.