# AI News 180m Report｜2026-04-13 00:00–03:00 JST One place for news and notices from 1 countries/regions: Taiwan, 10 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link. ## Trump warns: If China provides military aid to Iran, he will impose an additional 50% tariff - Published: 2026-04-13T00:23:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604120191.aspx - anchor: #n99195 - Companies mentioned: Fox News Former President Trump warned that if China provides military aid to Iran, he would impose an additional 50% tariff on Chinese goods. He suggested tensions between the U.S. and China could rise further. ## Trump issues another threat: If Iran does not reach an agreement, he will destroy its energy facilities - Published: 2026-04-13T00:03:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604120190.aspx - anchor: #n99196 - Companies mentioned: Fox News Former President Trump again warned that he would destroy Iran’s energy facilities if the country failed to reach a nuclear deal. Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are escalating further. ## Fire breaks out at used-clothing factory in Wugu, New Taipei; firefighters battle blaze as it spreads to 4 factory buildings - Published: 2026-04-13T00:01:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604120189.aspx - anchor: #n99197 A fire broke out at a used-clothing factory in Wugu District, New Taipei City, and spread to 4 buildings because they were connected. Firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze and urged nearby residents to keep their windows closed. ## Hungary holds parliamentary election; voter turnout expected to hit a record high - Published: 2026-04-12T23:41:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604120188.aspx - anchor: #n99188 - Companies mentioned: 尊重與自由黨 (TISZA)、青年民主黨 (Fidesz) Hungary is holding a parliamentary election, with turnout expected to reach a record high. The election is effectively a head-to-head contest between pro-Russian incumbent Prime Minister Orbán and pro-European rising star Magyar, drawing intense international attention. Some believe high turnout could favor Magyar. ## Lin Chih-chieh gets emotional thanking family as he retires; asked whether he will play 1 more year, he says, “I’ll think about it some more” - Published: 2026-04-12T23:26:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202604120187.aspx - anchor: #n99189 - Companies mentioned: 富邦金控、富邦勇士 Taiwanese basketball legend Lin Chih-chieh thanked his family at his retirement ceremony. When the chairman of 富邦金控 joked, “Why not play for 1 more year?” he replied with a smile, “Let me think about it,” delighting fans. He will become the team’s deputy manager, but said he would discuss the specifics of the role with the club. ## Takes over after teammate withdraws injured for the first time; Chen Kuan-ying successfully defuses the threat: “I’ll treat it as experience” - Published: 2026-04-12T23:17:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202604120186.aspx - anchor: #n99190 - Companies mentioned: 兄弟エレファンツ、樂天桃猿 During a professional baseball game featuring 兄弟エレファンツ, pitcher Chiang Chung-cheng was struck by a batted ball and left the game injured. 22-year-old Chen Kuan-ying came on in relief and escaped a bases-loaded, no-out jam without allowing a run. The team ended its 6-game losing streak. ## U.S.-Iran talks end without agreement; Trump orders Navy to blockade the Strait of Hormuz and destroy naval mines - Published: 2026-04-12T23:05:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604120185.aspx - anchor: #n99191 Nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran collapsed, and former President Trump instructed the U.S. Navy to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. He also ordered the destruction of naval mines laid by Iran, taking a hard-line stance. ## U.S. and Australia pledge more than 100 billion to advance critical minerals plan and counter China’s advantage - Published: 2026-04-12T23:04:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604120184.aspx - anchor: #n99192 - Companies mentioned: Export Finance Australia (EFA)、U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM) The U.S. and Australia announced plans to invest more than $100 billion to reduce their dependence on China for critical mineral supply chains. They will cooperate on mining and refining metals essential to defense and the energy transition. ## Controversy over the Mountain-Running Beast bounty hunter; Fire Agency: Ongoing review and improvement - Published: 2026-04-12T22:56:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604120182.aspx - anchor: #n99194 - Companies mentioned: 內政部消防署、財信傳媒 Taiwanese mountaineering figure 跑山獸 faced criticism as a “bounty hunter” for searching for a body for a fee, sparking controversy. The fire department announced it would regularly review and improve its mountain rescue plans. ## 金益鼎: Factory fire extinguished; no significant impact on operations or finances - Published: 2026-04-12T22:56:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604120183.aspx - anchor: #n99193 - Companies mentioned: 金益鼎 Taiwanese metal recycling company 金益鼎 announced that a fire at its factory had been extinguished. No one was injured, and the company expects no significant impact on operations or its finances.