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Americans are still trying to figure out how a second Trump administration will affect their lives. Thatʻs also true for countries around the world — including in the Asia Pacific. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

If you're a baseball fan, you already know we’re in the midst of the World Series. But despite that name, New York and Los Angeles aren't the only places involved in championship baseball these days. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

Today is National Day in Taiwan. It's a public holiday that marks both a turning point in history and a potential flashpoint in current events. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

Kuei-Shan Little League is ready to make another run through the bracket at the Little League World Series, only this time it’s hoping for a happier ending. The tournament starts Wednesday with four games scheduled.

The last several weekdays have been a volatile period for financial markets around the world. But some markets have been affected more than others — and that includes in the Asia Pacific. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

The Rim of the Pacific, or RIMPAC, exercises are scheduled to wrap up a week from Thursday. But that's just one of several noteworthy drills underway or recently completed in the Asia Pacific. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

Indigenous people of Taiwan may not be considered Pacific Islanders, but they’re participating in this year’s Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture because of their proximity to other Pacific Island groups and their strong diplomatic relationship with Palau. HPR's Cassie Ordonio has the story.

A new president will take office in Taiwan on Monday. He's the former vice president, but the new administration will be facing some different challenges. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

The prime minister of the Solomon Islands says he still has power over security in the Pacific Island nation. There was no clear winner in the country’s recent election, but he’s meeting with opposition parties and trying to form a new government. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

Recent news from Capitol Hill has focused on a series of foreign aid bills that include billions of dollars in security funding for Ukraine and Israel. A third measure includes a smaller, but still significant, amount for security in the Indo-Pacific. HPR's Bill Dorman has more on that part of the story in today's Asia Minute.