Two US senators have met Taiwan President Lai Ching-te in Taipei to discuss regional security issues. Shanghai Cooperation Organization members will potentially announce new economic agreements, but likely no new defense pacts, at their annual summit on Sunday. And Russia launches its deadliest attack on Kyiv since July, killing at least 15 and dampening hopes for peace talks.
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- Taiwanese scientists have discovered a way to use algae to reduce cattle methane emissions by more than 90%.
- According to Nikkei Asia, a draft US defense document includes deterrence of China as a key pillar of US military strategy.
- Taiwan President Lai thanks Japan and the UK for a joint ministerial statement opposing the use of force to change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait.
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