AI News 180m Report｜2026-04-22 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 3 of 3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 194 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 88 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Another Taiwanese suspected of smuggling “zombie vape cartridges”; 64-year-old man arrested trying to enter Japanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n187427https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n187427Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:01:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA Taiwanese man has been arrested in Japan on suspicion of smuggling the controlled drug etomidate, known locally as “zombie smoke bombs.” Waste dumped at military base too; Taichung prosecutors target environmental crime group in Clean Soil Projecthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n187368https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n187368Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:56:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taichung District Prosecutors Office uncovered an environmental crime group that had illegally dumped waste over a wide area, including at military facilities. A total of 164 people were apprehended and 80 were indicted. China to implement new fireworks safety standards from 5/1, reducing gunpowder contenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n187364https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n187364Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:55:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFollowing a spate of deaths and injuries caused by fireworks and firecrackers, the Chinese government will introduce new, stricter safety standards from May 1, including limits on the amount of gunpowder they can contain. Blue lawmaker demands improvement plan within 1 month over rehabilitated youth attending same school as victimhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n187365https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n187365Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:51:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA minor who had undergone correctional education was transferred to the same school as the victim, prompting a KMT legislator to call for improvements to the system. Engineering contractor’s owner, barred from leaving over years of unpaid taxes, rushes to pay in full before traveling abroadhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n187371https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n187371Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:51:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA business owner whose long-term tax arrears had led to a travel ban discovered the restriction just before an overseas trip and hurriedly paid more than 2 million Taiwan dollars in outstanding payments in a lump sum. Lithuania advances economic cooperation action plan with Taiwan, aims to sign in early Junehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n187366https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n187366Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:51:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNALithuania has announced plans to advance an “Economic Cooperation Action Plan” with Taiwan, aiming to strengthen cooperation in high-tech and semiconductor fields. The two sides are coordinating ahead of a signing in early June. Baishatun Mazu pilgrimage transport serves 321,000 passenger trips, up 11.14% year over yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n187372https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n187372Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:51:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPublic transportation carried 321,000 people during this year’s Baishatun Mazu pilgrimage, up 11.14% from the previous year. Irregular meals trigger episodic upper abdominal pain; multiple gallstones blamedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n187373https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n187373Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:51:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA man suffering from recurring upper abdominal pain caused by irregular eating habits was diagnosed with multiple gallstones. National Cheng Kung University Hospital treated him with minimally invasive surgery, and doctors urged people to maintain regular habits and seek medical attention early. Former Taipei City police criminal investigations officer sentenced to 1 year and 4 months for illegally checking Wang Ta-lu’s personal datahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n187367https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n187367Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:50:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA former senior police official was sentenced to 1 year and 4 months in prison after being convicted in a case in which actor Wang Ta-lu allegedly asked the official, through an acquaintance, to obtain personal information illegally. Pet grooming contracts criticized as difficult to enforce; 農業部 says this is a misunderstandinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n187376https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n187376Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:47:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s 農業部 rebutted claims that standardized contracts for pet grooming are difficult to implement, calling them a misunderstanding. It said trust guarantees for prepaid amounts of at least 10,000 yuan are intended to promote a healthier industry, not to prioritize penalties, and that it is actively working with financial institutions. Rules may be relaxed to allow Starlink low-Earth-orbit satellites in Taiwan; NCC says current regulations already permit operationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n187369https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n187369Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:43:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAmid debate over Starlink（星鏈）’s entry into Taiwan, opposition parties proposed easing restrictions on foreign investment. The NCC said operations are possible under current law if certain conditions are met, while the Ministry of Digital Affairs suggested there was room for negotiations. Pepper spray incident involving Ko Wen-je solved; DPP caucus in Taichung City Council says questions remainhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n187370https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n187370Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:41:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPolice determined that the incident in which Taiwan People’s Party politician Ko Wen-je was sprayed with pepper spray resulted from an accidental discharge by a police precinct chief. But the Democratic Progressive Party’s Taichung City Council caucus pointed to numerous suspicious aspects, including the delay in announcing the incident, and called for the truth to be established. Taiwan Stock Exchange promotes natural carbon sink ecosystem restoration to encourage corporate investmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n187374https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n187374Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:35:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taiwan Stock Exchange, in cooperation with the Taiwan Carbon Solution Exchange, has launched an ecosystem restoration project in a forest in Yilan. The project will promote biodiversity by installing artificial nest boxes and enhance the value of natural carbon sinks. It is intended to serve as a model for encouraging companies to invest in natural capital. China applies public-sector criminal standards to corruption at private firms, drawing attentionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n187375https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n187375Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:34:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFrom May 1, corruption by employees of private companies in China will be punished under the same standards as corruption by public officials. A new judicial interpretation lowers the threshold for criminal penalties for offenses such as bribery to 30,000 yuan, signaling a tougher stance on corporate governance and the fight against corruption. Lai Ching-te: I called the King of Eswatini immediately; diplomatic ties will grow strongerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n187377https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n187377Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:32:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan President Lai Ching-te postponed a visit to the African ally Eswatini because of Chinese interference. The president conveyed his congratulations and apology to the king by phone, and stressed that the two countries’ friendly ties would not be shaken by external pressure, but would instead grow stronger. Did he say President Lai would restart nuclear power? Ho Tsung-hsun: The president did not say thathttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n187378https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n187378Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:28:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHo Tsung-hsun, convener of the environmental meeting platform, clarified that he never said President Lai Ching-te would restart nuclear power based on public opinion. He stressed that Lai only mentioned a 民進黨 poll showing six in ten people support nuclear power, while any decision on restarting would be made by experts under three conditions. This corrects inaccurate media reports. Technology stocks lead gains; Nikkei closes at record highhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185065https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185065Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:27:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAmid rising geopolitical risks, funds flowed into technology stocks. Led by the information and communications sector, the Nikkei average hit a record high. Tseng Kuo-cheng celebrates 20 years hosting cooking show; recent tests found cancer marker slightly elevatedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185071https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185071Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:26:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe cooking show「型男大主廚」, hosted by Taiwanese entertainer Tseng Kuo-cheng, marked its 20th anniversary, setting a new record for cooking shows in Taiwan. Tseng also revealed that a recent health check found his cancer marker was slightly elevated. Iranian gunboats attack container ship off Oman; bridge damaged, no casualties reportedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185066https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185066Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:25:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA gunboat belonging to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard fired on a container ship off the coast of Oman, damaging its bridge but causing no casualties. The incident has again heightened regional tensions as ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran stall. South Korea’s February newborn count highest in nearly 7 years; birth rate rises among women in their 30shttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185067https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185067Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:23:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe number of newborns in South Korea in February this year rose 13.6% from a year earlier to about 23,000, the highest for that month in 7 years. The increase is thought to be due to a rise in birth rates among women in their 30s and expanded policies such as parental leave and reduced working hours. Chiayi City precinct chief transferred amid reports of visits to illicit venues; police say he was uncooperative at workhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185068https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185068Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:23:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe head of a police substation in Chiayi City, Taiwan, was reassigned to a non-supervisory position over suspected dereliction of duty and visits to an inappropriate venue where women provide entertainment. Sharing Taiwan through the eyes of a Taiwanese American astronaut, vice president says Taiwan is working to be a trusted partner of the worldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185069https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185069Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:22:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAOn Earth Day, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim released a photograph of Taiwan taken from space by a Taiwanese-American NASA astronaut and expressed Taiwan’s commitment to sustainable development. President Lai’s trip blocked; Cheng Li-wun says major diplomatic setback should not be taken lightlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185070https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185070Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:21:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA頼清徳総統のエスワティニ訪問が第三国の飛行許可取り消しにより延期された件について、国民党の鄭麗文氏が政府の外交政策を痛烈に批判した。 Hong Kong Wang Fuk Court residents return to salvage belongings: “It felt as if we could hear the building crying out”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185077https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185077Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:21:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAbout 5 months after a massive fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, residents visited the site to sort through their belongings. The report depicts their conflicting feelings of grief and anger at the devastation inside their homes. New Taipei resident reports illegal parking, then gets pizza orders placed in their name; officer suspected, case referredhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185072https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185072Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:18:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAfter a New Taipei City resident reported illegal parking, someone misused the resident’s personal information to order a large quantity of pizza. A police investigation found that the culprit was an officer at the duty command center that received the report, and the officer was referred to prosecutors. Safety of motorcycle lanes on Tamkang Bridge debated; Hou Yu-ih says emergency response drills will be heldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185073https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185073Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:17:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAConcerns have been raised about the narrow width of the motorcycle-only lane on the Danjiang Bridge, scheduled to open on May 12, and the safety of emergency transport. New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih stressed that safety comes first and said emergency response drills would be held before the bridge opens. Tokyo launches “AI Governor Yuriko,” multilingual virtual avatar goes livehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185074https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185074Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:17:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Tokyo Metropolitan Government has unveiled「AI都知事Yuriko」, a generative AI avatar modeled on Governor Yuriko Koike, and begun an initiative to deliver information about metropolitan government in multiple languages. Japan Self-Defense Forces Type 10 tank training leaves 3 dead and 1 injured; rare explosion inside turret draws attentionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185080https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185080Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:16:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAn unusual accident occurred during a Type 10 tank firing exercise conducted by the 陸上自衛隊 in Oita Prefecture, Japan, when a shell exploded inside the turret. 3 personnel were killed and 1 was injured. 華勝 wins order for U.S. automaker model; Mexico business seen growing to rival China planthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185081https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185081Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:16:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAuto parts maker 華勝-KY announced that it won orders from a major U.S. automaker in the first quarter and will begin construction of a plant in Mexico in the second half of this year. Its Mexico business is expected to grow to a scale comparable to its China business. Three major institutional investors buy a net NT$16.004 billion in Taiwan stockshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185075https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185075Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:14:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s stock market rose 273.36 points today to close at 37878.47. The 3 major institutional investor groups—foreign and mainland Chinese investors, investment trusts and dealers—were net buyers of more than NT$16 billion in total. Took NT$8 million in bribes; former Yuanli mayor gets 5 years and 6 months and 6 years in 2 separate convictionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185076https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185076Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:14:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNALiu Chiu-tung, the former mayor of Yuanli Township in Miaoli County, was sentenced in the first trial to 5 years and 6 months in prison and 6 years in prison for 2 corruption offenses, after being accused of accepting a total of NT$8 million in bribes over the construction of a columbarium. Education groups fear amendments to child and youth rights law will restrict teaching rights; Ministry of Health and Welfare says they do not target only schoolshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185078https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185078Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:11:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAEducation groups have raised concerns that a proposed major revision to Taiwan’s「Child and Youth Welfare and Rights Protection Act」, the first in 15 years, would “undermine teachers’ educational rights.” The Ministry of Health and Welfare said in response that the standards apply not only to schools but also to all settings, including homes and cram schools. North Korean hackers suspected of stealing nearly US$300 million in cryptocurrency, largest heist of the yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185079https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185079Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:10:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA ASEAN military leaders focus on counter-drone systems; Taiwan’s non-China supply chain draws attentionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185014https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185014Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:56:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAt Malaysia’s defense exhibition, DSA 2026, cybersecurity and counter-drone systems displayed by Taiwanese companies drew attention from military and government officials across Southeast Asia. Their value as a “non-red supply chain” was emphasized. Kazuyuki Katayama: Taiwan is already democratic; its future direction is up to its 23 million peoplehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185013https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185013Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:56:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKazuyuki Katayama, representative of the 日本台湾交流協会, gave a lecture at National Taiwan Normal University. He praised Taiwan’s democratization and said Taiwan’s future should be decided by the 23 million people of Taiwan. He also stressed the vital importance of Japan-Taiwan relations and support for peace in the Taiwan Strait. Huang Kuo-chang canvasses for votes in New Taipei blue-white alliance poll; Hou Yu-ih confident in Lee Chuanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185024https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185024Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:51:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAs opinion polling for a「blue-white alliance」between the KMT and Taiwan People’s Party begins ahead of the New Taipei City mayoral election, Mayor Hou Yu-ih emphasized his confidence in Lee Sichuan. DPP politician Su Chiao-hui touted rising support, while Taiwan People’s Party politician Huang Kuo-chang appealed for support. 台股淺嚐38000點收漲273點 股王續創天價現47千金https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185012https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185012Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:51:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chiang Wan-an: Feitsui Reservoir will fully cooperate with power dispatch; hopes to communicate with Taipowerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185015https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185015Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:47:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAOn the dispute over the price paid for electricity from the Taipei Feitsui Reservoir, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an emphasized honoring the contract and cooperating on power sharing. Following the 監察院’s criticism of the low price, the city plans to hold appropriate discussions with Taipower. Health Ever and E-Lead share-swap deal approved; Chen Cheng says support from National Development Fund was keyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185022https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185022Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:46:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAt a shareholder meeting of Genovate Biotechnology, a merger proposal through a share swap with EirGenix was approved by a majority. Genovate will become a wholly owned subsidiary of EirGenix and be delisted. Support from the National Development Fund was key to the approval, and the companies aim to build a U.S.-Taiwan integrated biomedicine platform. China interferes with President Lai’s overseas trip; Hsu Shu-hua declines to comment at Two Lakes Forumhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185016https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185016Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:45:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 18th「Two Lakes Forum」was held in Nantou County. County Magistrate Hsu Shu-hua was asked by the media about the postponement of President Lai Ching-te’s diplomatic visit due to Chinese interference, but declined to answer and focused on the forum’s exchanges. Middle East war jolts oil markets; oil traders warn of 1 billion-barrel losshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185017https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185017Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:40:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Strait of Hormuz has been closed amid the war in the Middle East, causing a loss of at least 1 billion barrels of supply in the global oil market. The world’s largest oil trader issued a warning and voiced concern about widespread price increases caused by disruption to energy supply chains. Ministry of Digital Affairs promotes civic technology; first digital component upgrades in July to boost disaster preparednesshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185018https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185018Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:38:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs is introducing civic tech into its disaster prevention system. In July, it will release the first set of “digital components,” including a LINE reporting program, aiming to improve disaster response through public-private collaboration. Huang Chieh visits Lai Jui-lung, stresses strongest ground game to win electionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185019https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185019Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:38:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADPP legislator Huang Jie, who is seeking election as chair of the party’s Kaohsiung City chapter, visited legislator Lai Jui-lung, the party’s candidate for Kaohsiung mayor. They highlighted their unity as “the strongest support team” ahead of the 2026 election. Israeli soldier who damaged Jesus statue in Lebanon sentenced by military to 30 days in jailhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185020https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185020Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:37:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Israeli military decided to detain for 30 days and remove from combat duties 2 soldiers who destroyed a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon. After the destruction went viral on social media, the military said the act “runs counter to IDF values” and worked with the local community to replace the statue. Unauthorized access to AI model Mythos investigated by Anthropichttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185021https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185021Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:34:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAnthropic’s latest AI model,「Mythos」, was found to have been accessed without authorization while it was available to a limited group. Anthropic has launched an investigation. In Japan, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama is scheduled to discuss the model with major banks. 韓國瑜5月將率跨黨派立委出訪英、法 深化台歐情誼https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185023https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185023Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:31:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu is scheduled to lead a cross-party delegation to France and the United Kingdom from May 9 to 17. The trip aims to promote parliamentary diplomacy and attend the European Federation of Taiwan Chambers of Commerce’s general assembly, providing an important diplomatic opportunity to deepen ties between Taiwan and Europe. Councilor recommends extending operating hours of Taichung Airport tourist service centerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185025https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185025Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:30:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaichung City Councilor Yang Tien-chung proposed extending the opening hours of the tourist service center at Taichung International Airport. With night flights accounting for about 38% of all flights, he said closing the center at 6 p.m. leaves it inadequately equipped to serve international passengers. James pours in 28 points to lead Lakers past Rockets again, taking 2-0 series leadhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184967https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184967Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:26:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANBAプレーオフ1回戦で、ロサンゼルス・レイカーズのレブロン・ジェームズが28得点、8リバウンド、7アシストを記録し、チームを101対94でヒューストン・ロケッツに勝利させ、シリーズを2勝0敗としました。 經長：原油採購運輸正常 5月有4至5艘船陸續抵台https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184968https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184968Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:24:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA経済部長の龔明鑫は、中東情勢が緊迫する中、台湾の原油調達と輸送は正常であり、5月には4〜5隻の油槽船が到着予定であると発表しました。原油供給源は米国に大幅に転換され、地政学的リスクを低減しています。 Chinese military: Western Pacific drills concluded; forces return via the western channelhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184969https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184969Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:23:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 中国人民解放軍’s 133rd Fleet concluded exercises in the western Pacific and returned via Japan’s Yonaguni Channel. The move demonstrated regional tensions and military presence. Chiayi County launches dengue fever cleanup campaign; Weng Chang-liang urges residents to empty standing water from bottles and containershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184970https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184970Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:21:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Environmental Management Administration and 嘉義県政府 held a rally in Lucao Township to launch efforts to eradicate mosquito larvae that cause dengue fever. County Magistrate Weng Chang-liang urged residents to dispose of water-filled containers and other items left outdoors. On 100th anniversary of Penglai rice naming, Taiwan and Japan agricultural experts mark occasion by planting rice on Yangmingshanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184971https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184971Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:11:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATo mark the 100th anniversary of the naming of Ponlai rice, the Ministry of Agriculture held a commemorative rice-planting ceremony in Zhuzihu, Yangmingshan. Japanese agricultural experts and the great-grandson of Japanese engineer Jin Suenaga, who developed Ponlai rice, also attended, celebrating agricultural exchange and historical ties between Taiwan and Japan. Central and Eastern Europe emerges as new tourism hotspot; representative in Slovakia says flights are fully bookedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184976https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184976Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:11:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNALi Nanyang, Taiwan’s representative to Slovakia, said the region of Central and Eastern Europe had significant potential for development in tourism and the semiconductor industry. The war has made it difficult to obtain airline tickets, and other airlines are expected to enter the market in the future. Taiwan stocks top 38,000 intraday, finish up 273 points at 37,878 to set record highhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184974https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184974Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:11:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s TAIEX broke above 38000 for the first time, and closed at a record high of 37878.47. Hon Hai and MediaTek led the market. 5月台股期指漲158點https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184972https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184972Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:09:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA5月の台湾株価指数先物取引が158ポイント上昇し、38206ポイントで取引を終えました。現物市場も273.36ポイント上昇し、37878.47ポイントで引けました。これは台湾の株式市場が好調であることを示しています。 Taiwan stocks rise 273.36 pointshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184973https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184973Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:04:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s stock market rose 273.36 points on the 22nd to close at 37,878.47. Trading volume reached NT$946 billion. EU urges against politicizing airspace management; Ministry of Foreign Affairs says China is undermining flight safetyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184977https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184977Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:02:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAs the European Union (EU) called for avoiding the politicization of airspace management, Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused China of politically exploiting its airspace management authority to obstruct the president’s visit, undermining regional aviation safety and normal diplomatic exchanges. 5月電子期金融期齊漲https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184975https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184975Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:02:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台北株式市場は273.36ポイント上昇し、5月電子期と金融期もそれぞれ13.7ポイント、2.4ポイント上昇しました。電子期貨と金融期貨はともに現物に対して正の価格差を維持しています。 181 years ago, Chen Ying-hsiung gave his life to save others in a flood; Yunlin honors him as a flood-fighting herohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184908https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184908Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:56:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 7-meter stainless-steel monument honoring a hero who saved people during a flood 181 years ago will be built in Yunlin County. 台灣兒童9成水果攝取不足 醫提醒營養均衡助免疫https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184912https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184912Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:56:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAInsufficient fruit intake among Taiwanese elementary school students is becoming a serious problem. Experts recommend adding fruit such as kiwi to breakfast to boost immunity. Homeric epic found for first time in abdomen of Egyptian mummy, reshaping views of ancient burial historyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184903https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184903Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:55:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA papyrus bearing text from Homer’s epic poem the Iliad was discovered in the abdomen of a mummy in Egypt dating back about 1600 years. It is the first known case of Greek literature being used in embalming, a discovery that reshapes understanding of ancient funerary practices. Allies condemn China over blocked presidential trip; foreign affairs officials say it highlights the problem of coercionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184904https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184904Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:54:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan President Lai Ching-te’s visit to Africa was postponed after a third country revoked flight permission under pressure from China. Paraguay and other countries with diplomatic ties to Taiwan strongly condemned China, and the issue is drawing attention as an example of international coercion. Presidential Office reconstructs meeting with environmental groups: President reiterated 3 principles for assessing nuclear powerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184909https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184909Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:52:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Presidential Office denied reports that President Lai Ching-te had discussed the “legal restart of nuclear power plants” at a meeting with environmental groups. It stressed that nuclear power policy is based on 3 principles: “ensuring safety,” “waste disposal” and “social consensus.” DPP: Huang Kuo-chang’s refusal to apologize over pepper spray incident is creating divisionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184913https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184913Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:52:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA民進党 demanded an apology, accusing Huang Kuo-chang of making baseless allegations over the accidental firing of pepper spray at Ko Wen-je. Mother’s Day approaches; Changhua Tianwei Farmers’ Association offers carnations for advance purchase at discounted priceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184905https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184905Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:50:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAhead of Mother’s Day, 彰化県田尾郷農会 launched a carnation preorder campaign. To encourage consumers to buy early and stabilize farmers’ income, the flowers are being offered at a special price of 20 yuan, down from the regular price of 30 yuan. Munetaka Murakami homers in 4 straight games; 9 home runs in first 23 games extend record for Japanese playerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184906https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184906Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:50:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMunetaka Murakami of the シカゴ・ホワイトソックス hit a home run for 4 consecutive games, setting a new rookie record for a Japanese player. Beijing uses trade as leverage as China-Africa commerce continues to heat uphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184907https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184907Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:49:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChina is deepening its economic and trade ties with Africa. A U.S. lawmaker said the cancellation of President Lai’s Africa visit under pressure from China was an example of “debt diplomacy,” in which China uses its economic power as a weapon. Pope visits authoritarian country near end of Africa tour, urges commitment to rule of law and justicehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184910https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184910Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:40:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA教皇レオ14世がアフリカ歴訪の終盤に赤道ギニアを訪問し、劣悪な環境の刑務所などを視察。「法の支配と正義」への尽力を強く呼びかけた。 Employee of a Hsinchu County chemical company accused of stealing cobalt; 1 indicted, 2 wantedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184911https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184911Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:39:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA3 employees at a chemical company in Hukou, Hsinchu County, stole about 62,000 kilograms of cobalt worth about NT$63.27 million. 1 was indicted and 2 are wanted. An assistant manager who allegedly tried to cover up the theft was also indicted. Coast Guard Administration: Full SOP in place to counter gray-zone harassment; neither provoke nor show weaknesshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184914https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184914Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:35:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Legislative Yuan discussed the Coast Guard Administration’s response to China’s “gray-zone” tactics. The coast guard chief stressed that it has a complete SOP and is responding appropriately with an approach of “not provoking, but not showing weakness.” Hsinchu City offers free handcycle loans to help people with disabilities exercise regularlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184915https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184915Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:33:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA新竹市政府, working with the Life and Active Living Support Association, has launched a free handcycle rental service for people with disabilities. The service provides opportunities for exercise through individual training and supports improvements in physical function. Early Republican-era prison inscription in Kinmen no longer left forgotten; century-old artifact reappears at the General's Officehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184916https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184916Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:31:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA stone monument concerning the establishment of Kinmen Prison in the early years of the Republic of China, more than 100 years ago, has been rediscovered and rebuilt along the wall of the Qing Kinmen Garrison Commander’s Office. Death-row inmate Ouyang Rong dies of illness; Prosecutor-General cites flaws in ruling and files extraordinary appealhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184917https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184917Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:29:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAOuyang Rong, a death-row inmate whose death sentence was finalized for murdering and dismembering a woman in the real estate business in Kaohsiung, died of illness in January this year. The prosecutor-general took the unusual step of filing an extraordinary appeal after her death, citing flaws in the trial. Texas may require public schools to post the Ten Commandments, a major victory for Christian conservativeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184918https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184918Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:28:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit ruled that requiring the display of the “Ten Commandments” in Texas public schools is constitutional. Securities Report — 58th Fiscal Year (2025/02/01–2026/01/31)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185084https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185084Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:18:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示ミライアル株式会社 filed its securities report for the 58th fiscal year. The report details steady business operations centered on its semiconductor container business and its financial position through January 2026. Progress on capital investment in response to trends in the semiconductor market is drawing attention. Securities Report—16th Fiscal Year (2025/02/01–2026/01/31)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185083https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185083Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:17:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示株式会社ストレージ王 filed its securities report for the 16th fiscal year. The report noted an acceleration in new store openings amid growth in the self-storage market and the maintenance of high occupancy rates. Its real estate consulting business is also performing steadily. Securities Report (Domestic Investment Securities)—39th Fiscal Year (2025/08/01–2026/01/31)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185082https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185082Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:06:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示森ヒルズリート投資法人 filed its securities report for the 39th fiscal year. The report detailed a record of stable real estate management focused on central Tokyo office buildings and a high level of distributions. Securities Report—64th Fiscal Year (2025/02/01–2026/01/31)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185027Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:59:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示株式会社アルトナー filed its securities report for the 64th fiscal year. The report detailed growth in its engineer staffing business and its talent supply system for the automotive and semiconductor industries. Strengthening the development of DX talent is key. Annual Securities Report—59th Fiscal Year (2025/02/01–2026/01/31)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n185026Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:32:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示株式会社光・彩 filed its securities report for the 59th fiscal year. It disclosed financial results and market strategy for its jewelry manufacturing and sales business, reflecting trends in demand for high-quality jewelry. Securities Report—32nd Fiscal Year (2025/02/01–2026/01/31)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184979https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184979Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示株式会社トラース・オン・プロダクト released its securities report for the 32nd fiscal year. It is accelerating its shift to a SaaS-based recurring-revenue business centered on IoT solutions and its “AIrux8” electricity-saving solution. Securities Report—18th Fiscal Year (2025/02/01–2026/01/31)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184978https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184978Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:24:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示株式会社ＴＯＫＹＯ ＢＡＳＥ published its securities report for the 18th fiscal year. It aims to become the world’s leading apparel company through solid domestic growth, expansion into Asia and North America, and the recruitment of top talent through attractive compensation. Securities Report—12th Fiscal Year (2025/02/01–2026/01/31)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184919https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-15/index-en-p3.html#n184919Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示株式会社テクノロジーズ filed its securities report for the 12th fiscal year. It is accelerating growth across 3 core businesses—AI and DX support, SaaS, and renewable energy—and continuing to expand its business through strategic M&A.