- CTBC Bank responded to allegations that Foxlink tried to dodge a NT$10 billion syndicated loan, saying the equity disposal has no real impact on recovery efforts. - The DPP unveiled "player cards" for its Kaohsiung mayoral and councilor candidates, branding them as the "Kaohsiung team" ahead of the elections. - Iran's president met with Putin, signaling a possible opening for talks with the US. - A woman on a Taichung bus verbally attacked a middle school student sitting in a priority seat, muttering insults and bumping her, sparking outrage. - Shi Yuqi suffered another first-round exit at the China Masters, losing to Loh Kean Yew, and hopes to improve his form by the Asian Games.