# AI News 180m Report｜2026-04-19 00:00–03:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 7 items from 1 source; Japan, 3 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 屏東縣鹽埔鄉住宅起火 7旬婦受困亡子灼傷送醫

- Published: 2026-04-19T00:53:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604180219.aspx
- anchor: #n149851
- Companies mentioned: 屏東県政府消防局、屏東基督教医院、中央社

A house fire broke out in Yanpu Township, Pingtung County, killing a woman in her 70s with limited mobility and injuring her son in his 50s, who was taken to hospital with burns.

## Chinese lawyer appears at Taichung District Court; prosecutors conclude investigation and decide not to prosecute

- Published: 2026-04-19T00:40:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604180218.aspx
- anchor: #n149852
- Companies mentioned: 台中地方法院、台中地検署、全国律師聯合会、中央社

Prosecutors dismissed a case without indictment, finding no profit motive, over a Chinese national lawyer's attempt to serve as a litigation representative at the Taiwan Taichung District Court.

## After Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, 1 Indian oil tanker is reported attacked

- Published: 2026-04-19T00:23:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604180217.aspx
- anchor: #n149847

Shortly after the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz was lifted for the first time in 50 days, Iran reinstated restrictions on the strait, and an Indian-flagged crude oil tanker came under attack. The crew are safe.

## Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz again; Trump says talks are progressing smoothly

- Published: 2026-04-19T00:04:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604180216.aspx
- anchor: #n149848
- Companies mentioned: Axios新聞網、ロイター通信、中央社

イランがホルムズ海峡の再封鎖を発表する中、トランプ米大統領は両国の対話が順調に進展していると述べた。米国の強硬姿勢により近日中に新たな進展が予想される。

## 17 bodies found off the coast of western Libya; identities may be those of migrants

- Published: 2026-04-18T23:59:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604180215.aspx
- anchor: #n149849
- Companies mentioned: ロイター通信、リビア緊急医療支援センター、中央社

The bodies of at least 17 people believed to be migrants were found along the coast of western Libya.

## Broadway Starlight Concert: Original singer of This Is Me moves the audience with a powerful performance

- Published: 2026-04-18T23:50:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202604180214.aspx
- anchor: #n149844

The 百老匯星光演唱會 made its debut in Taipei, captivating more than 4000 audience members. A moving performance of “This Is Me” by Keala Settle, star of the film The Greatest Showman, brought the show to a grand finale.

## Taiwan-Japanese mixed-heritage swimmer Zhang Yajia wins gold in the 100-meter backstroke at the National High School Games, happily setting another national record

- Published: 2026-04-18T23:40:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202604180213.aspx
- anchor: #n149845

台湾の競泳選手、張雅佳が全中運100m背泳ぎで1分00秒95のタイムで自身の全国記録を更新し、金メダルを獲得しました。これにより名古屋アジア大会への出場資格も得ました。

## Long-term persistence of visual memory: How minimal experience gives rise to cognition and behavior [Okayama University, 日本赤十字広島看護大学]

- Published: 2026-04-19T00:35:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003937.000072793.html
- anchor: #n149850
- Companies mentioned: 日本赤十字広島看護大学

Okayama University and 日本赤十字広島看護大学 announced research findings on the “long-term persistence of visual memory” and how minimal experience affects cognition and behavior.

## ベストネット合同会社 launches new dedicated “Windrose” game server with automated setup and invitation code support

- Published: 2026-04-19T00:10:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000136721.html
- anchor: #n149846

ベストネット合同会社 released “Windrose,” an automatically configured game server that supports invitation codes. The company is also promoting infrastructure operations using AI agents.

## [Okayama University] Okayama University Hospital's Department of Nephrology and Urology reaches 200 kidney transplant cases

- Published: 2026-04-18T23:41:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003936.000072793.html
- anchor: #n149843
- Companies mentioned: Okayama University

Okayama University Hospital's Department of Nephrology and Urology marked the important milestone of performing 200 kidney transplant surgeries. This is proof that the university continues to provide advanced medical care as a core institution for regional healthcare.