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U.S. President Donald Trump said an extension of the ceasefire was “extremely unlikely” if no agreement is reached by April 23 (Taiwan time). He said the Strait of Hormuz would remain blockaded until an agreement is reached.
European stocks fell after U.S. President Donald Trump expressed skepticism about extending the ceasefire with Iran. Concerns grew that the situation in the Middle East would drag on.
According to U.S. media reports, the leadership of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard took control of the military and negotiating teams over the weekend, sidelining moderates. This is reflected in the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s refusal to engage in peace talks, suggesting a hardening of the country’s diplomatic stance.
Companies mentioned：IRGC
Japan’s Meteorological Agency lifted all tsunami advisories issued for coastal areas from Hokkaido to Fukushima Prefecture following the magnitude 7.7 earthquake off Sanriku. It also explained the depth and type of the quake, as well as past seismic activity.
According to CNN, the second round of U.S.-Iran reconciliation talks is scheduled to take place in Pakistan on the 22nd, and Vice President JD Vance will leave Washington on the 21st. However, intense verbal exchanges between the 2 countries mean uncertainty remains over the talks.
Companies mentioned：CNN、ニューヨーク・ポスト
U.S. President Donald Trump said he was willing to meet with Iran’s leaders if significant progress is made in U.S.-Iran negotiations, easing concerns that the talks could collapse. U.S. officials were also said to be heading to Pakistan.
A recruit with dual Taiwanese and Japanese nationality at the Jinliujie New Recruit Training Center in Yilan alleged that a regimental commander had insulted him. The 6th Army Corps said it was taking the matter seriously, announced that the commander had been removed from his post, and referred the case for a judicial investigation on suspicion of insult.
The foreign ministers of Japan and the United Kingdom held strategic talks in Tokyo, discussing the Indo-Pacific and Middle East situations, North Korea policy, and cooperation on evacuating civilians during emergencies in third countries. They confirmed plans to strengthen security and economic ties and reaffirmed the importance of cooperation to maintain stability in the international order.
Original荷蘭政府宣布撥款超過9.5億歐元（約352億新台幣）以補貼個人和企業，因應美伊戰爭導致的燃料價格飆升。此舉旨在減輕民眾和企業負擔，並啟動應對燃料短缺的危機計畫。
AIS Bridge (Aisu Burijji), a new service that uses AI technology to speed up data entry and significantly reduce administrative costs, has launched.
住商グローバルエレクトロニクス has released a 3-and-a-half-minute video highlighting the value of its global EMS business and branding support. As a “brand co-creation partner” with a track record of supporting more than 800 companies, it provides end-to-end support, from consulting to solutions.
Companies mentioned：住商グローバルエレクトロニクス
The Blu-ray & DVD BOX for “The Story of a Hopeless Disciplinary Committee Member and a High School Girl with an Inappropriate Skirt Length” is set for release on August 28, 2026. The product is offered by an entertainment trading company.