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Taiwan has entered the global top 20 startup ecosystems, fueled by rapid growth in hardware innovation and healthtech. Strong manufacturing capabilities, expanding biotech investment, and rising global recognition are helping position the country as a key Asian technology and digital health hub.
Arsenal have won the Premier League for the first time in 22 years, with Mikel Arteta guiding the club to glory after consecutive near-misses. Strong defending, smart recruitment and consistency helped the Gunners finally dethrone Manchester City in the 2025-26 title race.
The EU has added Thailand to its “Visa Cascade” program, allowing eligible Thai travelers to receive multiple-entry Schengen visas valid for up to five years. The policy rewards travelers with strong compliance records and is expected to simplify applications while reducing travel costs.
China and Norway are pushing to expand Antarctic krill fishing quotas, with proposals to nearly double the catch despite opposition from scientists and environmental groups. Critics warn this could damage fragile ecosystems that depend on krill, including whales and penguins. Final decisions are expected at CCAMLR talks in October 2026.
President Donald Trump says US and Nigerian forces killed ISIS “second-in-command” Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in a complex mission in Africa. He called it a major counterterrorism success, thanked Nigeria, and said the strike weakens ISIS operations globally. Al-Minuki had been under US sanctions since 2023.
