Category: Asia

Politics

Taiwan Pavilion Opens at Gwangju Biennale After Naming Dispute Triggers China’s Withdrawal

GWANGJU, South Korea — Taiwan's artists and curators have celebrated the opening of the “Taiwan Pavilion” at the prestigious Gwangju Biennale after a tense naming dispute sparked accusations of political censorship and ultimately led China's curatorial team to withdraw from the event. The controversy centered on whether Taiwan's exhibition space could officially use the name “Taiwan Pavilion.” After weeks of negotiations, pressure from artists and growing support from the local and internation

September 7, 2026

Politics

Taiwanese in Canada Form Giant ‘TW’ Display in Push for Taiwan’s UN Inclusion

VANCOUVER, Canada — Taiwanese community members in Canada have taken their campaign for Taiwan's international inclusion to a new level, using dozens of vehicles to create a massive “TW” formation visible from the air ahead of the upcoming session of the United Nations General Assembly. A total of 45 vehicles gathered near Vancouver to spell out the letters “TW” as part of this year's “UN for Taiwan” campaign, a grassroots effort calling for greater international participation for Taiwan. Each

September 7, 2026

Politics

Trump Floats Shocking New Name for New Mexico—But There’s a Major Catch

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has sparked a fresh political and cultural controversy after posting an image suggesting that the U.S. state of New Mexico could be renamed “New America.” Trump shared a map on Truth Social on Sunday, September 6, showing the word “Mexico” crossed out and replaced with “America,” effectively displaying the state as “New America.” The White House later amplified the image through its official X account. The post immediately drew attention because it comes ami

September 7, 2026

Asia

Iran Plans New Restricted Maritime Zone Near Strait of Hormuz as Global Shipping Tensions Escalate

TEHRAN — Iran is preparing to declare a new “restricted” maritime zone outside the Strait of Hormuz, adding another layer of uncertainty to one of the world's most strategically important shipping routes as military tensions with the United States continue to escalate. Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said the new zone would be announced in the coming days and would cover areas in the Gulf, according to Iranian state media. Rezaei said ships entering the ne

September 7, 2026

Business

Chinese Men Seeking Marriage Entry to Taiwan Hit Near 19-Year High as Authorities Warn of Sham Marriage Networks

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The number of Chinese men applying to enter Taiwan through marriage has climbed to its highest level in nearly two decades, government data show, as Taiwanese authorities investigate suspected sham marriages and illegal employment networks. Since 2023, 1,508 Chinese men — excluding applicants from Hong Kong and Macau — have applied to come to Taiwan through marriage, according to government data cited by the Taipei Times. The figure represents a dramatic increase compared with

September 7, 2026

Business

Taiwan Accuses China of Disrupting Pacific Unity as Tensions Rise at Palau Summit

KOROR, Palau — Taiwan has accused China of disrupting discussions among Pacific nations and injecting geopolitical rivalry into a region already facing growing strategic pressure from major powers. Taiwanese officials raised the alarm following the 55th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) summit in Palau, where tensions surrounding Taiwan's participation and China's expanding influence became one of the major issues overshadowing regional discussions. Taiwan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung

September 7, 2026

Sport

Kimi Antonelli Started 19th at Monza—What He Did Next Left Italy and F1 in Shock

MONZA, Italy — Kimi Antonelli turned what should have been one of the most difficult weekends of his Formula One career into one of the greatest victories in modern F1 history. Starting 19th on the grid at his home Italian Grand Prix after Mercedes deliberately accepted a power-unit penalty, the 20-year-old Italian stormed through the field to win at Monza—ending a 60-year wait for an Italian winner at the legendary circuit. And according to Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff, he had a feeling

September 7, 2026

Philippines

Still Using an Old Green Plate in Cebu? LTO-7 Reveals What Motorists Need to Do Now

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Motorists across Central Visayas are facing stricter license plate enforcement, but drivers still using the familiar old green license plates are not automatically violating the rules. The Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) began tighter implementation of its plate guidelines on September 1, 2026, urging vehicle owners to check whether their replacement or official plates are already available and to claim them without unnecessary delay. The clarific

September 7, 2026

Philippines

CEBU’S PADS PARADRAGONS MAKE HISTORY IN TAIWAN—8 GOLDS, 3 WORLD RECORDS AND A STUNNING RETURN TO THE WORLD STAGE

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Accessible Disability Services (PADS) Adaptive Dragonboat Racing Team has delivered a spectacular comeback on the international stage, capturing eight gold medals and one silver while setting three world records at the 15th International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) Club Crew World Championships in Hualien, Taiwan. The Cebu-based team’s performance has put the Philippines firmly in the spotlight at one of the world’s biggest dragon boat competitions, whe

September 7, 2026

Politics

Trump Envoys Meet Zelenskyy After Putin Talks — But What Did Moscow and Kyiv Really Agree On?

KYIV, Ukraine — U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have made their first official visit to Kyiv as Washington intensifies a renewed diplomatic push to end Russia's war in Ukraine — but despite meetings in both Moscow and the Ukrainian capital, no major breakthrough has yet been announced. The high-stakes visit came after Witkoff and Kushner held three hours of talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow before travelling to Kyiv to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

September 7, 2026