Gravelton will return to Clark, Pampanga, on Oct. 25, 2026, for the fifth edition of one of the Philippines’ leading gravel cycling events. Organizers said Gravelton Clark 2026 will include multiple race categories for riders of different skill levels, with routes designed to highlight Clark’s gravel trails, open landscapes, and outdoor tourism potential.

The city launched its All-Gender Accommodation Certification Program in 2023 to help hotels, hostels, and bed-and-breakfast operators enhance their services and facilities for travelers with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations. Sixty lodging businesses have received certification so far. The program also received an Executive Yuan Gender Equality Innovation Award, the bureau said.

The team collected spare and discarded parts from other international teams and assembled a replacement robot in time to pass inspection. The makeshift robot lacked much of the original machine’s scoring ability, so the students changed tactics. Rather than focusing on offense, the team shifted to defense, analyzing opponents’ movement and protecting space for alliance partners while avoiding penalties. The approach helped the team win four consecutive qualification matches.

Marcel Oppliger of Taiwan Edge wants the 636 million Spanish speakers of the world to get more info in their native language.

Lee Skluzak assumes duties as branch chief on July 2, while Harry R. Thompson will serve as deputy branch chief with responsibility for economic and consular affairs, AIT said.

On Chinese social platforms, fans have joked that while other countries watch their national teams play, China watches its referee hand out cards. Another popular joke imagined Ma’s luggage for the World Cup packed not with clothes, but with red and yellow cards.

OAC Minister Kuan Bi-ling (管碧玲) said the incident showed that international marine cooperation platforms could still be disrupted by political factors. She said the handling of Taiwan’s delegation had harmed Taiwan’s right to take part in international ocean cooperation and damaged the credibility of the conference platform, according to the council.

The Pingtung Department of Transportation and Tourism (屏東縣政府交通旅遊處), citing Tourism Administration figures, said South Korean visitors made up nearly 12% of all arrivals to Taiwan last year. About 116,000 South Korean travelers visited Pingtung, the department said.

Pingtung County Magistrate Chou Chun-mi (周春米) said the agreement marks a new milestone in Pingtung’s international outreach. She said the two counties share similarities, including strong coastal identities, natural resources, and an interest in technology, industrial development, and democratic values.

Kaohsiung has launched a new international tourism campaign, with promotional ads rolling out in Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, and Malaysia as the city tries to raise its profile in key overseas travel markets.