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European stocks broadly closed lower as the deadline for U.S. President Donald Trump's ultimatum approached. London's FTSE 100 fell 0.84%, Frankfurt's DAX fell 1.06%, and Paris's CAC 40 fell 0.67%.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it attacked several facilities in Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical industrial zone with medium-range missiles and suicide drones, including the Sadara complex and ExxonMobil facilities, in retaliation for an attack on its petrochemical plants. Reuters reported that Jubail is a key hub for Saudi Arabia's downstream oil industry, home to joint ventures involving Saudi Aramco, SABIC and Western companies. Saudi Arabia's Defense Ministry earlier intercepted 7 ballistic missiles. Trump had issued an ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face the bombing of civilian infrastructure, while Iran threatened retaliation.
President Trump set a deadline for peace talks with Iran, conditional on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but his latest post showed no sign of optimism.
The White House denied reports that it was considering using nuclear weapons against Iran. It also denied claims that an account linked to Vice President Kamala Harris had made suggestions concerning President Trump's threatening remarks.
Companies mentioned：Middle East Eye (MEE)、X (social media platform)
As the deadline for Trump's ultimatum approached, The Wall Street Journal reported that Iran had cut off direct communication with the United States, making negotiations more difficult. The move was seen as a signal that Iran opposed a deal and refused to comply, and it remained unclear whether negotiations would resume.
Companies mentioned：The Wall Street Journal、White House
The United States attacked several military facilities in Iran 12 hours before President Donald Trump's ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz expired. Saudi Arabia's air defenses intercepted 18 drone sorties, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had attacked 8 bridges inside Iran. The Wall Street Journal reported that U.S. forces attacked more than 50 military positions on Kharg Island. Trump posted a warning on social media that “an entire civilization will die tonight,” while Iran called on 14 million young people to form human chains of resistance.
The governor of Istanbul confirmed a shooting outside the Israeli Consulate General in Istanbul, where an attacker was killed at the scene. Israeli diplomats had left Turkey for security reasons. Turkey's interior minister said the attackers were linked to “an organization operating in the region,” and one had a prior drug conviction. Local media reported that the attackers may have been linked to the militant jihadist group Islamic State.
After the Easter holiday weekend, around 18% of gas stations in France faced fuel shortages, with demand rising particularly at TotalEnergies outlets. As oil prices soar, Bolt drivers in Paris have been forced to take only short trips because longer journeys result in losses. The government plans to provide aid to some industries but has ruled out freezing oil prices, while labor unions are demanding a price cap of 1.7 euros.
The UN Security Council is set to vote on a resolution concerning the Strait of Hormuz. The new draft removes language authorizing the use of force, instead encouraging countries to take defensive measures to ensure safe navigation and demanding that Iran stop attacking commercial vessels.
Companies mentioned：中國、俄羅斯、青年運動
Ruan Yaofeng, an energy adviser from Taiwan, is supporting efforts to promote an industrial park in Eswatini and integrate the energy and technology industries under the Taiwanese government's "Prosperous Allies Plan." He emphasized the potential for developing African markets, particularly viewing Eswatini as a gateway to the Southern African market. Drawing on his past experience in Malawi, Ruan is focusing on solar power and electricity systems, while also leveraging his good relations with South Africa's political and business circles. Many companies are currently in the assessment stage, and plans call for integrating Taiwanese resources and deepening cooperation with African markets in the future.
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The Israeli military attacked bridges and railway infrastructure in Iran. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the action was aimed at crushing Iran's terrorist regime.
國票金 will hold a board election this year, with 25 candidates vying for 15 seats. Participants include government-backed interests, 人旺集團, 耐斯集團 and 台鋼.
Companies mentioned：國票金、兆豐金控、第一銀行、第一金、台企銀、人旺集團、耐斯集團、台鋼
The vice president met with a Latvian parliamentary delegation, emphasizing cooperation on democracy and security and discussing potential collaboration in technology fields such as AI and semiconductors.
Pakistan is mediating negotiations between the United States and イラン. The talks are at risk of collapsing following an attack on Saudi Arabia by イラン. A senior Pakistani official said the next few hours would be key to the negotiations.
Companies mentioned：アメリカ、イラン、サウジアラビア、ロイター
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Companies mentioned：味全龍、統一獅
The winning numbers were drawn for Taiwan Lottery Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115086, but there was no jackpot winner. The 3-Star winning number was 168, with 534 tickets winning first prize and a prize of 5000 yuan per ticket. The 4-Star winning number was 3219, with 35 tickets winning first prize and a prize of 50,000 yuan per ticket. The actual winning numbers and prize payouts are subject to the Taiwan Lottery Corporation's announcement.
Chen Hsi-huang, a 95-year-old national treasure of glove puppetry, will serve as mentor for the “Passing on the Art of Puppetry” master workshop, which begins on 4/12 and will run for several months, teaching traditional glove puppetry techniques.
Companies mentioned：台北偶戲館
A 12-story scaffolding structure collapsed at a JFE鋼鐵 plant in Kawasaki's port district, Japan, seriously injuring 3 workers and leaving 1 missing. Police and firefighters are conducting a search and rescue operation at the site. Crane dismantling work was underway there when the accident occurred.
Companies mentioned：JFE鋼鐵、日本製鐵
According to POLITICO's European edition, a political news website, the European Union (EU) is struggling to respond to geopolitical changes amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine and strained U.S.-Europe relations. A key challenge is its inability to make unified decisions on important issues, with Hungary's opposition stalling a 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine and sanctions against Russia. Germany, Sweden and other countries are pushing to reform the unanimity-based decision-making mechanism, with efforts underway to limit or abolish the veto power of individual countries.
Suit Inc. will hold a free online seminar, "Project Management with Chatwork Integration," on April 10, 2026. Its representative, Yusuke Komatsu, will lead the seminar and explain how to use the AI task management tool Suit Up.
Companies mentioned：Chatwork、株式会社ヌーラボ
TAKT-JAPAN Inc. has begun licensing "継承ノ綴り 行政パッケージ," a PDF guide to collecting administrative documents that uses patented technology to ease the surging burden on municipal bereavement service counters following the introduction of mandatory inheritance registration.
FastNeura and the TUNE project have signed a joint research agreement aimed at advancing neurofeedback technology. The initiative will combine FastNeura's AI analysis technology with TUNE's practical expertise to deliver individually optimized experiences and accelerate brain science research.
Companies mentioned：FastNeura株式会社、TUNE プロジェクト
To mark the 20th anniversary of the manga "FAIRY TAIL," a short-term serialization by Hiro Mashima will begin in Weekly Shonen Magazine on August 5, 2026. Signings and exhibitions will also be held in 5 cities across Japan.
Companies mentioned：講談社
Niigata-based rock band 終活クラブ digitally released its new song "転生願望" on April 8, 2026. The song was written as the opening theme for the TV anime "The Goddess: 'What Do You Want to Be Reincarnated As in Another World?' Me: 'A Hero's Rib.'" The band has announced a joint concert at Shinjuku LOFT on June 11, 2026, a solo concert at Ebisu LIQUIDROOM on May 24, and a nationwide tour titled "えんせいがんぼう."
AI Workers Guild, a platform for managing and chatting with AI agents, has officially launched. Incorporating gamification, it lets users form parties with AI agents as adventurers and improve work efficiency in a game-like way.
Nitto Towel has launched "Towel School" under the concept "A towel is a letter." The commemorative event "Nitto Fest 2026" will be held on April 28 and 29, 2026, offering panel discussions and workshops to reintroduce the value of investing time and effort.
Companies mentioned：日東タオル株式会社、Peatix、センジュ出版、ホットマン、藤高、つくし文具、中庄、開智日本橋学園
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Amraa Taiwan Equestrians is a website offering a map of riding clubs across Taiwan. However, the displayed text consists mainly of technical configuration information and contains no specific list of riding clubs or detailed content.