https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-03/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 4 items from 1 source; Japan, 2 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/20260420-03/index-en.html#n158803https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-03/index-en.html#n158803Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:21:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAU.S. President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. Navy had fired on and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to break through the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions between the two countries are rising as the ceasefire agreement’s deadline approaches. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-03/index-en.html#n158801https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-03/index-en.html#n158801Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:38:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIranian semi-state media reported that it was unclear whether the Iranian government would take part in new talks with the United States. The lifting of U.S. sanctions is a precondition, and the media criticized the current U.S. stance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-03/index-en.html#n158800https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-03/index-en.html#n158800Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:09:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAn exit poll in Bulgaria’s parliamentary election put Progressive Bulgaria, led by pro-Russian former President Radev, in first place with 38.1% of the vote. The party fell short of a majority on its own, making coalition talks the focus in the coming days. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-03/index-en.html#n158797https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-03/index-en.html#n158797Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:18:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAEight children aged 1 to 14 were killed in shootings at 2 homes in Shreveport, Louisiana. The male suspect was shot dead after a car chase with police. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-03/index-en.html#n158798https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-03/index-en.html#n158798Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA company that operates a tourist facility in Minakami, Gunma Prefecture, is opening Norn Minakami Flower Garden for Golden Week, with 1 million daffodils in bloom. It offers activities including aerial walks with dogs and gem hunting. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-03/index-en.html#n158799https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-03/index-en.html#n158799Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESLadies Art Nature will begin airing a new commercial, “Adult Hair Salon,” featuring Yoko Minamino, on April 20, 2026.