Taiwan Air Quality & Health: A new NCKU study says climate change may lower Taiwan’s average PM2.5 by about 1.25–1.5 micrograms per cubic meter, but the gains won’t be evenly spread—northeast Taiwan, parts of Taichung-Changhua, and areas of Kaohsiung/Pingtung could become “hotspots,” pushing future air-quality policy to focus more on local conditions. Public Health & Weather: Another Taiwan analysis links cardiovascular emergency spikes more strongly to air pollution than to weather alone, with bigger effects for seniors and northern Taiwan. Defense Readiness: Taiwan began five-day combat readiness drills involving land, naval, and air units, testing rapid deployment, air defense coordination, maritime security, reserve mobilization, and ties with civilian emergency agencies. Unmanned Systems: Testing of the MQ-9B “SkyGuardian” drone is already underway in Taiwan, with U.S. deliveries planned in 2026–2027 and an emphasis on intelligence, surveillance, targeting, and anti-submarine roles. Cybersecurity: Brazil’s emergency alert system was hijacked, sending fake “Extreme Alert” messages to millions before being taken offline—another reminder of how critical public-warning infrastructure is. AI Infrastructure Abroad: Taiwan’s foreign ministry says a “sovereign AI” data center project in Paraguay is moving into its first phase, with site inspections and plans tied to Paraguay’s green power. Semiconductor & Tech Economy: Coverage highlights how AI is driving extreme tech concentration in global indexes, with Taiwan’s semiconductor weight rising in MSCI Emerging Markets. Local Tech-Policy: Taiwan’s Control Yuan says red tape and poor coordination have slowed building domestic defense supply chains under the Defense Industry Development Act.