Taiwan is calling for China to release a fishing boat and its crew, which was seized by the Chinese Coast Guard after it crossed into China's territorial waters. The economy minister faces scrutiny over recent blackouts in major Taiwanese cities, something that's also raised questions about whether to continuing phasing out nuclear power in Taiwan. More than 120 people are dead following a stampede at a religious festival in India. And, one designer is teaching people how to make homemade traditional outfits for their Barbie dolls. Plus,

- Two new Tuo Chiang-class stealth corvettes begin service in the navy.
- The opposition-led legislature opens its first investigation using new powers gained through recent legislative reforms.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrive in Kazakhstan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit.