Defense & Safety: Taiwan’s Air Force launched an investigation after two pilots died in a T-34 trainer crash at Gangshan Air Base in Kaohsiung, with President Lai ordering full assistance to families. Cross-Strait Politics: KMT chair Cheng Li-wun arrived in San Francisco to start a two-week U.S. trip, framing it around stable cross-strait relations as Beijing-U.S. tensions over Taiwan intensify. Security Flashpoint: Taiwan’s MOFA urged Japan and the Philippines not to infringe Taiwan’s EEZ rights after Tokyo-Manila began maritime delimitation talks, as China’s coast guard conducted patrols east of Taiwan. Tech & Supply Chains: President Lai told Computex that maintaining the political status quo is key to securing global supply chains, while Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Taiwan is the “epicenter” of the AI manufacturing ecosystem. Military Tech Showcase: NCSIST unveiled three robot-dog prototypes for surveillance, reconnaissance, and combat support, signaling Taiwan’s push to expand unmanned battlefield capabilities. Public Health & Law: Taiwan revoked a transplant specialist’s medical license for illegally brokering organ transplants in China, marking a first-of-its-kind disciplinary action. Road Safety: The transport ministry said tougher penalties for drug-impaired driving could take effect by end-2026, including license revocation for certain narcotics. AI Hardware Push: At Computex, Samsung displayed an HBM5 mock-up and teamed with Nvidia to showcase premium OLED gaming experiences.