The world responds to the death of Pope Francis at age 88. Political divisions deepen in Taiwan after prosecutors accuse multiple recall campaigns of forging signatures. Plus, Taiwan's legislature has inaugurated new members into its parliamentary friendship association with Ukraine. Also in the show:
-Taiwan’s foreign minister has told lawmakers that the country is in the “first wave” of countries to negotiate U.S. tariffs.
-The U.S. secretary of defense is facing renewed controversy after the New York Times reported that he shared battle plans in a second group chat on the app Signal.
-The Philippines’ iconic “jeepney” faces an uncertain future as the country seeks to modernize its transportation system.
