Pentagon Ends Military Education Programs With Harvard University 
Norway Opens Corruption Probe Into Former PM and Nobel Committee Chair Thorbjoern Jagland Over Epstein Links 
Iran–U.S. Nuclear Talks in Oman Face Major Hurdles Amid Rising Regional Tensions 
Nighttime Shelling Causes Serious Damage in Russia’s Belgorod Region Near Ukraine Border 
Trump Allegedly Sought Airport, Penn Station Renaming in Exchange for Hudson River Tunnel Funding 
Trump Signs “America First Arms Transfer Strategy” to Prioritize U.S. Weapons Sales 
U.S. to Begin Paying UN Dues as Financial Crisis Spurs Push for Reforms 
New York Legalizes Medical Aid in Dying for Terminally Ill Patients 
Missouri Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Starbucks’ Diversity and Inclusion Policies 
Trump Signs Executive Order Threatening 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran 
U.S. Lawmakers to Review Unredacted Jeffrey Epstein DOJ Files Starting Monday 
U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains 
Trump Endorses Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Ahead of Crucial Election Amid Market and China Tensions 
Trump’s Inflation Claims Clash With Voters’ Cost-of-Living Reality 
Trump Allows Commercial Fishing in Protected New England Waters 
China Warns US Arms Sales to Taiwan Could Disrupt Trump’s Planned Visit 
Netanyahu to Meet Trump in Washington as Iran Nuclear Talks Intensify 
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has postponed his planned diplomatic tour to Central and South America next month due to severe typhoon damage and ongoing torrential rains, officials confirmed to Reuters on Tuesday. The trip, aimed at strengthening ties with Taiwan’s remaining allies, including Paraguay and Guatemala, has been delayed indefinitely.
Embassy representatives in Guatemala City and Asuncion stated that the decision follows widespread destruction caused by Typhoon Danas, which struck Taiwan’s west coast earlier this month, disrupting power grids and damaging homes. Additional flooding in southern Taiwan has worsened conditions, with authorities warning of potential landslides.
The postponed itinerary reportedly included stops in Belize and U.S. transit points such as Texas and possibly New York or Dallas. While Washington traditionally allows such transits, Beijing strongly opposes them, viewing Taiwan as its territory. Lai’s visit, initially floated for August, was expected to draw criticism from China, especially as U.S. President Donald Trump seeks progress in trade negotiations with Beijing.
A Paraguayan lawmaker recently questioned the value of maintaining diplomatic relations with Taiwan, highlighting increasing pressure on Taipei’s limited international recognition. Paraguay remains Taiwan’s only ally in South America.
The U.S. State Department said no official travel plans had been announced and reiterated that transit stops by Taiwanese officials align with longstanding U.S. policy.
Officials emphasized that the trip is postponed, not canceled, and may occur later this year after Taiwan stabilizes its domestic recovery efforts. The island continues to prioritize disaster relief as extreme weather impacts its infrastructure and communities.
This delay underscores Taiwan’s delicate balancing act between managing internal crises and maintaining international diplomacy amid growing tensions with China.
