AI News 180m Report｜2026-04-21 00:00–03:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-00/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 9 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.en Trump: If the U.S. and Iran fail to reach an agreement before 4/23, extending the ceasefire is highly unlikelyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-00/index-en.html#n168743https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-00/index-en.html#n168743Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:19:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAU.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 close lower amid concerns over whether the Iran war ceasefire can be extendedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-00/index-en.html#n168744https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-00/index-en.html#n168744Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:06:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAEuropean 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. U.S. media: Iran’s hardline Revolutionary Guard leader takes full control as moderates are sidelinedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-00/index-en.html#n168741https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-00/index-en.html#n168741Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:46:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAccording 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. Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes Japan; tsunami advisories lifted from Hokkaido to Fukushimahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-00/index-en.html#n168736https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-00/index-en.html#n168736Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:28:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJapan’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. CNN: 2nd round of U.S.-Iran talks to take place in Pakistan on the 22nd; Vance departs on the 21sthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-00/index-en.html#n168737https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-00/index-en.html#n168737Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:13:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAccording 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. Trump downplays concerns that U.S.-Iran talks will collapse, says he is willing to meet Iran’s leaderhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-00/index-en.html#n168738https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-00/index-en.html#n168738Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:07:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAU.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. Taiwan-Japan dual-national conscript discriminated against by company commander; Sixth Army Corps: reassigned and referred for prosecutionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-00/index-en.html#n168739https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-00/index-en.html#n168739Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:03:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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. Japan and UK foreign ministers hold strategic dialogue, discuss issues including the Indo-Pacific and Middle East situationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-00/index-en.html#n168740https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-00/index-en.html#n168740Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:01:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. Netherlands to allocate more than NT$35 billion to help ease the burden of rising fuel prices on the publichttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-00/index-en.html#n168733https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-00/index-en.html#n168733Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:29:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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。 [New service] Launch of AIS Bridge (Aisu Burijji), a service that speeds up data entry and significantly reduces administrative costshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-00/index-en.html#n168742https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-00/index-en.html#n168742Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAIS 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〉A 3-and-a-half-minute video showcases the true value of its global EMS businesshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-00/index-en.html#n168735https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-00/index-en.html#n168735Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. Blu-ray & DVD BOX for “The Story of a Hopeless Disciplinary Committee Member and a High School Girl with an Inappropriate Skirt Length” set for release on Friday, August 28, 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-00/index-en.html#n168734https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-00/index-en.html#n168734Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 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.