https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 471 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 68 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106862https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106862Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:16:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei Confucius Temple will hold a blessing event on April 25 for candidates taking high school entrance exams, civil service examinations and other tests. Candidates may enter by presenting an examination admission ticket for the current year. As about a thousand people attend each year, candidates and their families are urged to manage their time carefully. The event will include the distribution of lucky pens, prayers at the Dacheng Hall and the handing out of socks for good luck in passing exams. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106863https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106863Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:15:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMany people trying to lose weight focus on the number on the scale, but a doctor says many people who need to lose weight have a mix of visceral and subcutaneous fat. The doctor warns that simply reducing calorie intake can lead to muscle loss and make people “skinny fat.” Dr. Chou Chien-an advises making improved metabolic health the core goal of weight loss rather than focusing only on the number on the scale. Adjusting dietary proportions and getting enough protein are important. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106868https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106868Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:15:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA米国大統領トランプの5月の訪中が、ホルムズ海峡危機未解決により延期される可能性が指摘されている。米国はイランの港を封鎖し、ホルムズ海峡で「二重封鎖」の状況が生じている。この状況は中国のサプライチェーン、エネルギー安全保障、湾岸諸国との貿易に悪影響を及ぼす可能性がある。分析によると、ホルムズ海峡危機が解決しない場合、トランプの訪中可能性は低下し、中国は戦略的曖昧さを維持することが困難になる。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106865https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106865Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:12:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan Labor Minister Hung Sun-han said bringing in Indian migrant workers requires 2 prerequisites: demand from businesses and oversight by the Indian side. Fan Yun, secretary-general of the DPP Legislative Yuan caucus, said the caucus would closely monitor the issue and urged society not to discriminate against people based on their country of origin. The Ministry of Labor said the first Indian migrant workers could arrive this year. The caucus stressed that it would strictly oversee the process in response to concerns about public safety and the labor market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106866https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106866Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:12:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taipei International Auto Parts & Accessories Show, Taiwan International Smart Mobility Expo and Taipei International Automobile Electronics Show opened jointly. James C.F. Huang, chairman of the Taiwan External Trade Development Council, said nearly 5,000 buyers from 80 countries were attending, offering Taiwanese companies an important opportunity to secure orders. He said soaring oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East had prompted countries to focus on energy conservation and sustainability, and stressed that electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles were future mainstream trends. Taiwan’s auto parts and automotive electronics are major export strengths, particularly its semiconductor and communications technologies. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106867https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106867Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:12:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAccording to a survey by the Hong Kong Federation of Women, only 23% of Hong Kong residents want to have children, down 5.1 percentage points from last year's survey. The main reasons for not wanting children are financial pressure, a lack of housing and busy work schedules. A total of 98.7% of respondents cited childcare costs as the biggest obstacle, while 92.70% cited a lack of housing and 80.60% cited busy work schedules. Despite the government's measures to address the low birth rate, the desire to have children continues to decline. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106869https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106869Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:07:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAトランプ前米大統領が自身をイエス・キリストになぞらえたAI生成画像をSNSに投稿し、宗教保守派を含む広範な批判を浴びた。トランプ氏は「医師」として人々を良くしていると釈明したが、後に投稿を削除した。この件は、トランプ氏とローマ教皇レオ14世との間の対立が激化する中で発生した。保守派の評論家や共和党関係者からは「冒涜的」との強い非難が上がっているが、一部の専門家はトランプ氏の支持層への影響は限定的だと見ている。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106872https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106872Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:06:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANew Taipei City announced that it will comprehensively upgrade its command centers for 110 emergency calls, traffic control, food safety and disaster response, and move them to the second administrative center by the end of the year. Mayor Hou You-yi said the move would create a safer, smarter command system to protect public safety. Police Commissioner Fang Yang-ning said the 110 system would be upgraded to include AI-assisted dispatch and a "situation center." The initiative aims to strengthen crime prevention and public safety. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106870https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106870Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:05:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAOn the 14th, the New Taiwan dollar temporarily closed at 31.674 against the U.S. dollar in morning trading on the Taipei foreign exchange market, up 1.11 jiao from the previous day. Trading volume reached US$766 million. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106754https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106754Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:56:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese producer Chou You and her husband, director Lee Chao-Yung, attended the '15th Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake' concert in Japan as guests. The event's purpose was to commemorate the victims and promote Taiwan-Japan exchange through music. The concert featured performances by the Formosa Spring Breeze Foundation and violinist Su Shien-ta. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106753https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106753Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:55:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASeveral civic groups held a news conference to criticize the government's energy subsidy policies in response to global energy supply instability following the U.S.-Iran war. They said subsidies for natural gas, frozen electricity rates and gradual increases in oil prices were causing people to downplay the energy crisis and ignore their responsibility to conserve energy. The Homemakers United Foundation, Green Citizens' Action Alliance and Taiwan Climate Action Network Research Center urged the government to launch a nationwide energy-saving campaign immediately. Chang Chiung-ting, a professor at National Sun Yat-sen University, said subsidies for imported energy could squeeze important spending on education and social welfare. Chen Shih-ting, a researcher with the Green Citizens' Action Alliance, said the industrial sector accounts for 55% of electricity use and called on the Ministry of Economic Affairs to raise its energy-saving targets and make information more transparent. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106755https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106755Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:54:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAhead of the Labor Day 3-day holiday, from May 1 to 3, the Directorate General of Highways announced recommended departure times to ease highway congestion. Southbound traffic on the first day of the holiday is forecast to reach 1.3 times the weekday level. For the western expressway, southbound travelers on May 1 and 2 are advised to set off before 6 a.m. or after noon; on National Freeway 5, departures before 5 a.m. or after 5 p.m. are recommended. The bureau also urged people to use public transportation and take advantage of measures such as flat-rate tolls and free late-night travel. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106756https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106756Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:43:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106757https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106757Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:40:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKeelung mayoral candidate Tung Tzu-wei (DPP) launched a 10-part autobiographical manga series on social media titled 'The Child Who Grew Up in Keelung'. This political communication strategy targets younger voters, initiated in April 2026 after a surge in his online engagement, which included receiving over 5 million views on his Threads account in a single month. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106759https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106759Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:40:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Qiaotou District Prosecutors Office indicted 10 active-duty and retired military personnel for offenses including violating the National Security Act, alleging they were bribed by overseas forces to film pro-China videos and leak military secrets. A man surnamed Chen provided bank accounts to an overseas group, which recruited military personnel in financial difficulty. Nine military personnel surnamed Huang and others served in the army, navy, air force and Coast Guard Administration, with ranks of at least major. They allegedly used their positions to photograph unit operations, equipment information and classified documents, then sent them to the overseas group via LINE. Prosecutors are seeking severe penalties, saying the acts seriously endangered national security. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106758https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106758Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:38:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHsu Chieh-li, vice chairman of the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA), said the association is promoting TEEMA science parks in Mexico, Poland, the United States and India, with the fastest progress in Mexico. Hsu said the industry hopes the Middle East conflict will end soon and international oil prices will stabilize. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Taipei International Automobile and Motorcycle Parts and Accessories Show and other events, Hsu said TEEMA science parks would support global manufacturing and supply chain planning. He also noted that the global automotive electronics market is recovering and that high oil prices could create opportunities for electric vehicles. On rising international aluminum prices, he said the impact is currently small but could affect the electronics industry if the trend continues. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106760https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106760Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:28:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA立法院長韓国瑜は4月15日に党団協商を主宰し、115年度中央政府総予算案と国防特別条例草案を議論します。民進党立法院党団は、協商が破談になる可能性を認めつつも、慎重かつ楽観的に臨む姿勢を示し、国民党立委の出席を呼びかけています。民進党は、国民党主席鄭麗文が中国訪問から帰国した今、国防特別条例の早期通過を強く望んでいます。また、韓国瑜が5月に欧州を訪問する計画についても、民進党は参加者を派遣する予定です。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106723https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106723Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:28:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106715https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106715Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:27:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan's National Immigration Agency warned that a document circulating online titled "Republic of China Ministry of the Interior National Immigration Agency Notice of Lifting Entry Restrictions and Granting Amnesty" is a scam. The agency stressed that it does not issue such documents and that there is no fee to lift entry restrictions. Such scams constitute fraud under the Criminal Code, and members of the public can report them to the police or the agency. The agency urged people with questions about application procedures to check with local service stations or its official website. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106716https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106716Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:27:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taiwan People's Party's Central Review Committee revoked the party membership of Li Chen-hsiu, a Chinese spouse. Party Chair Huang Kuo-chang disclosed that Li had demanded financial compensation for the salary and benefits covering the remainder of her term in exchange for resigning as an at-large legislator. Huang said such a demand, which was close to blackmail, could never be accepted. Li denied this, but Huang said meeting records and witness accounts existed, and countered that her statements did not match the objective facts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106717https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106717Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:23:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taiwan Food and Drug Administration said 2 batches of asparagus imported from Thailand contained 0.02 ppm of the pesticide propamocarb, exceeding the limit of 0.01 ppm. Cheese imported from Italy was also found to contain excessive levels of E. coli. The products, totaling 730 kg, will all be returned or destroyed. The agency will step up border inspections of the importers whose shipments failed inspection. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106718https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106718Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:21:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFollowing the removal of Taiwan People's Party legislator Lee Chen-hsiu, the Taipei District Prosecutors Office has launched an investigation into suspected forgery of documents related to her nationality and qualifications, as well as corruption. Prosecutors are pursuing the case through the special anti-corruption task force. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106719https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106719Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:20:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAXu Ruoxi, a pitcher for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks in Japan, is scheduled to start against the Orix Buffaloes at home on April 17. He is seeking his 2nd win in Japanese professional baseball and his 1st home victory. He pitched well at home on the 8th but received no run support and took the loss; on the 1st, he earned his 1st win with 6 scoreless innings against Rakuten. He has started 2 games in the top tier of Japanese professional baseball, with a 1-1 record and a 0.69 ERA. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106722https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106722Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:16:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taipei City Movable Property Pledge Office will hold an auction of upcycled furniture and famous-brand bicycles on the Taipei Reuse Website to mark Earth Day on April 22. The auction will feature 22 pieces of upcycled furniture and 22 bicycles, with starting prices for bicycles from NT$600. Bids will be opened at noon on April 22. In partnership with EasyCard, customers who spend at least NT$500 using Easy Wallet from April 15 to 30 will receive a NT$50 cashback coupon. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106726https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106726Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:16:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Ministry of Agriculture's Tea and Beverage Crops Research and Extension Station has successfully developed a new variety, Taiwan Tea No. 24 Shanyun, from a rare native Taiwanese tea plant. Dubbed the 'Formosan landlocked salmon of the tea world,' the tea has been made into a high-GABA oolong using special processing techniques. Analysis found that its GABA and theanine content is significantly higher than in commercially available products, bringing new momentum to the functional tea market. Developed after 19 years of selective breeding, the variety is resistant to pests and diseases and suitable for organic cultivation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106720https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106720Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:16:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA日本政府の国土交通省は、4月24日から航空機内でのモバイルバッテリー使用禁止と持ち込み制限を強化する新規定を施行すると発表した。機内でのモバイルバッテリー本体の充電は禁止され、持ち込みは1人2個（160Wh以下）までに制限される。この措置は、国際民間航空機関（ICAO）の国際基準強化を受けたもので、ゴールデンウィーク前の旅客への周知が急がれている。違反者には航空法に基づき罰則が科される可能性がある。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106721https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106721Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:14:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChinese medicine practitioner Chang Chin-wei said frequent dreams at night, puffy eyes in the early morning and cold hands and feet may be signs of a tendency toward obesity. In traditional Chinese medicine, obesity is associated with dysfunction of the spleen, kidneys and liver, and is classified into 3 types: spleen deficiency with dampness, liver qi stagnation and kidney yang deficiency. Chang recommends a weight-loss approach using Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture to regulate organ function and the circulation of qi and blood, stabilize metabolism and help develop a constitution less prone to fat accumulation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106725https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106725Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:10:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan's stock market hit a new record as TSMC shares reached an all-time high of NT$2,040 and the Taiex climbed above 36,200 points. Electronics and traditional industry shares rose broadly, with the index up more than 700 points during the session. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106727https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106727Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:06:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKenting National Park Headquarters has launched a new outdoor music brand, 'Hear Kenting,' and will hold its first concert, 'Peninsula ê Qinshu,' at Eluanbi Park on May 2. The Kaohsiung City Symphony Orchestra will perform under conductor Chang Yin-fang, alongside baritone Hsu Yi-sheng, yueqin player Hsueh Jung-han, the Paiwan Beila Youth Vocal Ensemble and entertainer Xiao Xian. Set against the natural scenery, the concert will offer new interpretations of Hengchun folk songs and traditional melodies and promote cultural exchange. The headquarters plans to make 'Hear Kenting' an annual music brand and eventually take music into the mountains and to the sea. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106724https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106724Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:03:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Ministry of Education has commissioned National Taiwan Normal University to hold the 'Don't Smoke or Drink in Youth; Live a Longer Life' short-video contest. Entries will be accepted from now through September 15, and the contest is open to university and college students nationwide. It aims to promote knowledge of tobacco and alcohol prevention. The top prize is NT$12,000, and the winners are expected to be announced in early November. Winning entries will be used as health education materials at universities and colleges. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106558https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106558Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:53:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATwelve pilgrims in the Baishatun Gongtian Temple Mazu procession in Tongxiao Township, Miaoli County, reported feeling unwell and were taken to Dajia Lee General Hospital. Many complained of exhaustion, dehydration and leg cramps after walking through the night, and some had contracted influenza A. Chang Hung-wen, head of the emergency department, stressed the importance of wearing masks in crowds, washing hands, drinking enough fluids and resting instead of pushing too hard. He warned that influenza A is highly contagious and can cause a major outbreak. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106552https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106552Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:52:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Democratic Progressive Party criticized the fact that this year's general budget proposal has gone unreviewed for more than 229 days, saying the Kuomintang is delaying consideration for the 'Xi-Zheng meeting.' The party stressed that this is seriously affecting people's livelihoods and disaster prevention. It urged the KMT to promptly review the general budget and the military procurement bill, and called on Legislative Yuan Speaker Han Kuo-yu to follow through on his call for an early review of the budget and return the legislature to normal operations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106553https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106553Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:47:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) has pursued digital transformation since 2015, spending 10 years evolving from 'Manufacturing AIDC' to 'Smart AIDC.' Its 'Aerospace AIxWARE Digital Transformation and Manufacturing Cybersecurity Dual-Track Smart Platform' has helped more than 40 companies in industries including precision machining and medical devices with digital transformation. The platform integrates AIoT equipment connectivity, AI and MES technologies, raising average utilization rates by 20% and cutting annual energy consumption by more than 8%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106554https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106554Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:46:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChildren's welfare groups have called for an early revision of the Child and Youth Welfare and Rights Protection Act, which has not undergone a major revision in 15 years. The Executive Yuan said the Ministry of Health and Welfare will announce a comprehensive revision of the law in April, launch a 60-day public notice period and begin public consultations. The draft amendments will be prepared based on the framework of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106555https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106555Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:44:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANational Chung Hsing University and 15 other Taiwanese universities held the '2026 INTENSE Program Philippines Overseas Education Fair' in the Philippines. The fair focused on fields including STEM, AI and semiconductors, drawing many Filipino students and teachers. Taiwan's representative to the Philippines, Chou Min-kan, said Filipino students have become one of the major groups of international students in Taiwan. National Chung Hsing University aims to strengthen ties with Philippine state universities and expand the influence of Taiwanese higher education in Southeast Asia. It reached agreements to sign memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with several Philippine schools. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106556https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106556Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:44:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Digital Industries Administration of the Ministry of Digital Affairs led 9 Taiwanese cybersecurity companies to the '2026 Japan IT Week Spring,' showcasing technologies including zero trust and AI cybersecurity. At the exhibition, they met with about 600 potential customers and held business talks with companies including GMO Internet Group and Itochu Techno-Solutions, generating business opportunities worth about NT$13.5 million. The delegation aims to lower barriers to entering the Japanese market and raise the international profile of Taiwan's cybersecurity industry. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106557https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106557Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:42:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNARising tensions in the Middle East have sent aviation fuel prices soaring, and Qantas Airways forecasts that fuel costs in the second half of this year could rise by as much as A$800 million. The airline said fuel prices have been highly volatile and expects aviation fuel costs in the second half of 2026 to reach A$3.1 billion to A$3.3 billion. In response, Qantas is raising fares and shifting flights to high-demand European routes, among other measures. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106559https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106559Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:28:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAhead of China's National Security Education Day, the National Textbook Committee Office and central government departments published the 'National Security Education Reader for Primary and Middle School Students.' The series comprises 4 volumes, from primary through high school, and aims to instill concepts including the leadership of the Communist Party and the primacy of national interests. China's Ministry of Education has called for the books to be used in primary and middle schools nationwide. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106560https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260414-12/index-en-p6.html#n106560Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:28:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAOn the morning of April 14, 2026, a 56-year-old police officer from the Wufeng Precinct in Taichung City shot himself inside Jifeng Police Station. He was taken to a hospital for emergency treatment. Police are investigating the cause and have initially ruled out external factors.