The U.S. House of Representatives has passed its 2026 defense appropriations bill, which includes US$500 million for Taiwan.

At least 38 people are dead after a tourist boat capsized in Vietnam. Local media are reporting the boat overturned after getting caught in a storm. Search and rescue efforts are still underway.

Taiwan's voters head to the polls to decide the fate of 24 opposition Kuomintang lawmakers. Over the weekend, people for and against the recalls held major rallies to make their case to the public.