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POLITICS Taiwan-China Engagement Continues Alongside Military Activity Written by: Ianna Choi Researched by: Ianna Choi, Kristen Li Edited by: Ellie Kim TAIPEI, Taiwan — Recent developments in Taiwan-China relations highlight continued political engagement alongside increased military activity across the region. A high-level visit by Taiwan’s opposition leadership to Beijing, combined with Chinese military drills and…

POLITICS Rippling Effects of the Iran War Written by: Stephanie Zhou Researched by: Andy Huang, Lydia Luo, Stephanie Zhou Edited by: Ellie Kim Content Warning: Mentions of Death DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — On Feb. 28, 2026, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Iranian supreme leader, was killed in a major, joint military offensive launched by Israel…

POLITICS Speculation of North Korea’s Next Successor Written by: Scarlett Kennedy, Ryan Shin Researched by: Mandy Guan, Madison Hernandez Edited by: Lauren Jim PYONGYANG, North Korea — North Korea, also known as the “hermit kingdom,” has made news headlines the past few weeks because of a search for a possible new successor of Kim Jong…