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Markets in Asia fell sharply as the war on Iran entered its fifth week. Trump’s optimism over possible talks to end the crisis did little to calm regional investors. Al Jazeera’s @PaddyFok reports from Singapore.

Several countries, including Taiwan, have rolled out emergency measures to manage the impact of rising energy prices, due to the conflict in Iran. But those measures may only offer short-term relief if the war drags on. Al Jazeera’s Patrick Fok reports from Taiwan.

I don’t often get to do kickers these days but I had fun putting this one together

China removed its top army general last weekend, in what many analysts see as a move to cement loyalty to President Xi Jinping. It’s rattling Taiwan amid already heightened fears that the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro could embolden China to mimic the move against Taipei. @PaddyFok has more.

The man who killed Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during a campaign event in 2022 has been sentenced to life in prison. Al Jazeera’s Patrick Fok explains why the court ruling has divided public opinion.

Singapore has reported a rise in rogue tankers carrying sanctioned cargo through its shipping lanes. Authorities say the “shadow fleet” vessels disable tracking systems or use false identities, raising safety risks. Al Jazeera’s @PaddyFok reports.

Correspondent Patrick Fok explains the latest developments as firefighters work to contain the Hong Kong high-rise blaze that has left dozens dead and hundreds still missing. #HongKong @PaddyFok

Correspondent Patrick Fok explains how severe the Thailand-Cambodia border fighting is as renewed clashes spread and casualties rise. #Thailand #Cambodia

Focus - Shifting gears: Malaysia bets on indigenous plant for EV future ➡️ go.france24.com/pPm

🇺🇸 🛡️ 🇨🇳 US and Chinese officials began talks in Madrid on Sunday to address their strained trade relations, with the latter responding to US President Donald #Trump's demands that #NATO impose 100% duties on #Beijing. FRANCE 24's @PaddyFok has the details ⤵️

What is Xi hoping to achieve at #SCO? Patrick Fok, Correspondent, responds. #WNews

Why are tensions between #Thailand and #Cambodia escalating so rapidly? Patrick Fok, our correspondent, reports from the border. #WNews

In over 75% of cases, scam victims in #Singapore gave away their money willingly, says Patrick Fok, Al Arabiya Correspondent. #WNews

Taiwan's Lai Ching-te wins presidential vote, angering Beijing youtu.be/pw7pqGQj03A?si… via @YouTube

So here’s my office and crew 😉 for the weekend. #Taiwan #solooperator #onemanband

@phoebe_kongwy Excellent video!

Among the first-time voters in tomorrow's #Taiwan general election are a group of #HongKong immigrants. I met the founder of HK's 2014 occupy movement Chan Kin-man in Taiwan who said he'd cast his vote 'with tears' - referring to the disappointment brought by #DPP to HK diaspora.

Just for you @RWHalliday!

Wasn't able to use this clip in my stories on #Taiwan this week but here's a surprise visit from an uninvited guest at a TPP rally in Keelung.

My curtain-raiser for the election: youtu.be/YSxlUxio3_o?si…