Taiwan-Global Diplomacy: Taiwan says Kenya blocked its delegates and detained a Taiwanese scholar ahead of the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, accusing Beijing of pressure and calling for inclusivity. Defense & Security: The US is building “war-ready” weapons storage in Victoria to keep allied forces supplied in a potential Chinese missile first-strike scenario, highlighting Indo-Pacific survivability concerns. Geopolitics & Memory: A Taiwan-focused debate over how Japan’s colonial crimes are remembered is intensifying, with critics warning that romanticized narratives are fueling militarism. Semiconductors & Manufacturing: Intel moved its 18A-P process into risk production, signaling progress toward foundry credibility; meanwhile, Taiwan’s chip ecosystem remains tied to AI infrastructure demand and advanced packaging momentum. Energy Markets: Oil slid below $80 as optimism grew around a US-Iran interim deal and possible Strait of Hormuz reopening, easing inflation fears and nudging yields lower. Taiwan Tech & Industry: Taiwan’s Yu Hub highlights CNC engineering behind long-distance touring wheel hubs, while THY Precision promotes ultra-precision molds for silicone hydrogel contact lens manufacturing. Health & Research Education: HKUMed is reshaping cancer training with rapid clinical advances like ADCs, T-cell engagers, and bispecific antibodies. Culture & Science: Ge Zhaoguang won the 2026 Tang Prize in Sinology, with CNA noting his “rebirth” framing for promoting Chinese culture understanding worldwide.