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High-level officials from the United States and Iran gathered in Pakistan on the 11th, seeking to negotiate an end to the six-week war. Pakistan and Iran confirmed that negotiations have begun, and the White House stated that this consultation was a three-way face-to-face meeting, marking the highest-level US-Iran talks since the 1979 Islamic Revolution and the first face-to-face negotiations between officials of the two countries since the 2015 "Iran nuclear deal." However, the war situation is complex, affected by numerous internal and external factors. For example, The New York Times reported on the 11th that US officials revealed China may have recently delivered shoulder-fired missiles to Iran. US President Trump responded that if China delivers weapons to Iran, it will face "big trouble." The US military announced on the same day that two US destroyers had been deployed to the Strait of Hormuz to prepare for mine clearance. In response, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned of "severe" treatment for any military vessels attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. (Read full report)

On the 47th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act, bipartisan leaders of the US Congress, important committee caucuses, and long-time friends of Taiwan posted on social media on the 10th, stating that the US Congress passed and implemented the Taiwan Relations Act nearly half a century ago, and will continue to support Taiwan in the face of CCP coercion. Senator Ricketts, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee's "Asia-Pacific Subcommittee," wrote, "I proudly stand with Taiwan, and the United States remains committed to Taiwan's defense and democracy." Republican members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, who hold a majority, posted photos of the US and Taiwanese presidents on X, saying that the Taiwan Relations Act not only ensures Taiwan's security but also strengthens US interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (Read full report)

The National Army's "Han Kuang 42" exercise began its 14-day, 13-night computer war game on the 11th. Former US Pacific Army Commander General Flynn stated in an exclusive interview with CNA that although the Taiwanese military has a complete plan, the number of drills is still insufficient. For troops to complete their assigned tasks, they need precise control of time, sequence, synchronization, and coordination, which requires daily practice to improve. The expansion of China's military power over the past decade has been worrying. The primary responsibility of Taiwanese people is to defend the safety of their people and national sovereignty. Political leaders, military generals, and every Taiwanese person bear this responsibility. When evil strikes, being prepared is always better than being unprepared. (Read full report)

According to the Central Weather Bureau, temperatures will be high across Taiwan before the 14th, with southern plains near mountains potentially reaching 36 degrees Celsius. A weak cold front is expected to pass on the 15th, bringing localized rain to northern and eastern Taiwan, and a slight drop in temperature due to increased cloud cover and northeasterly winds. Additionally, the CWB predicts that moderate Typhoon Sinlaku has a chance to strengthen into a strong typhoon, but due to its distance from Taiwan, it is expected to turn north before approaching Taiwan. (Read full report)

With rising health awareness among the public, the Ministry of Health and Welfare plans to implement a "red, yellow, green" three-color grading system for food sugar, sodium, and fat content, expected to be launched in the second half of the year. Minister Shih Chung-Liang said on the 11th that the new system will categorize the most health-impacting "sugar," "salt (sodium)," and "saturated fat," allowing the public to easily identify low-sugar, low-salt, and low-fat foods by color without memorizing complex numbers. Shih Chung-Liang revealed that this policy will be combined with health coins in the future, allowing points to be collected and redeemed for "green light" healthy foods. (Read full report)

The Taipei District Court ruled on March 26 in the Jinghua City and three other major cases, sentencing former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je to 17 years. According to the latest public judgment, Ko Wen-je used Muke Company to divert political donations for personal use, and Ko's wife, Chen Pei-chi, then transferred NT$2.44 million to their son, Ko Fu-yao, to buy stocks and funds. Additionally, the Taipei District Prosecutors Office indicted Ko Wen-je, accusing him of receiving NT$15 million in bribes from Weijing Group Chairman Shen Ching-ching, with the bribe recorded in an EXCEL file named "work log." The judge believed that the content recorded in Ko Wen-je's "work log" could not be considered an account book; a defendant's confession alone cannot be the sole evidence for a guilty verdict, and other necessary evidence should still be investigated to ascertain whether it aligns with the facts. The judgment also pointed out that grassroots civil servants handling the Jinghua City case faced immense pressure, with conversations mentioning "high officials acting arbitrarily, powerful conglomerates being arrogant, council members exerting pressure, and civil servants becoming targets of all arrows." (Read full report)

NASA's spacecraft carrying four astronauts splashed down off the coast of California on the 10th as planned, marking a successful conclusion to NASA's first crewed lunar orbit test mission in over 50 years. As the astronauts returned to Earth, the spacecraft reached speeds over 30 times the speed of sound and endured scorching temperatures nearly half that of the sun's surface, a critical test for their heat shield. However, the Artemis 2 re-entry process proceeded smoothly without error. NASA Public Affairs Officer Navarro said, "This was a textbook landing." (Read full report)

The Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball held a bronze statue unveiling ceremony for Hall of Fame player Ichiro Suzuki on the 10th. The bat on the statue unexpectedly broke at the moment of unveiling. Ichiro Suzuki humorously said through an interpreter, "I didn't expect Mariano Rivera to come here and break the bat." His witty remark diffused the awkward atmosphere. Japanese star player Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers, serving as designated hitter in a home game against the Rangers on the 11th, hit a right-field single in the third at-bat of the fifth inning, extending his consecutive on-base streak to 44 games, surpassing Ichiro Suzuki's 2009 record of 43 games, and continuing to push the longest consecutive on-base record for Japanese players in MLB. (Read full report)

Taiwanese player Tsung-Che Cheng of the Boston Red Sox's Triple-A minor league team had an explosive hitting performance on the 10th, reaching base 5 times with 4 hits, including his 3rd home run of the season, and achieving a cycle, becoming the first player in team history to do so. Minor League Baseball also posted on social media platform X, congratulating Tsung-Che Cheng on achieving the first cycle in Red Sox Triple-A history. Fichard, who also played in the same game, reached base once via a walk, maintaining a high batting average of .326 after the game. (Read full report)

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