https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-09/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 93 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 21 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/20260425-09/index-en-p2.html#n217131https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-09/index-en-p2.html#n217131Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:38:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA8 Chinese military aircraft and 7 naval vessels operated around Taiwan. Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense is closely monitoring them with missile systems and other means. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-09/index-en-p2.html#n217132https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-09/index-en-p2.html#n217132Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:35:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s Unified Entrance Exam (統測) began, with about 71,000 people taking the test. Exam sites are air-conditioned, and special protocols are in place in case of an earthquake. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-09/index-en-p2.html#n217119https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-09/index-en-p2.html#n217119Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:23:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台湾の呉志中外交次長は、5月の米中首脳会談で台湾が「切り札」として交渉材料にされる懸念を表明した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-09/index-en-p2.html#n217120https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-09/index-en-p2.html#n217120Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:11:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe U.S. State Department has launched a global diplomatic campaign warning of the risk that Chinese companies such as DeepSeek could distill, or imitate, U.S. AI models. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-09/index-en-p2.html#n217069https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-09/index-en-p2.html#n217069Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:56:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWeather expert Wu Der-rong said a front will bring rain across Taiwan today and cause temperatures to dip slightly. The front is expected to move away on the 26th and 27th, bringing sunny and hot weather. Another front will arrive on the afternoon of the 29th, bringing rain and thunderstorms. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-09/index-en-p2.html#n217068https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-09/index-en-p2.html#n217068Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:54:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPharmacist Jeong Seo-yeon and employee Yang Yun-ji of NOVA Pharmacy in Myeongdong, South Korea, visited Kaohsiung and were touched by the kindness of Taiwanese people. They hope to settle in Taiwan one day and have shown their deep affection for the island by helping local restaurants create menus in Traditional Chinese, among other things. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-09/index-en-p2.html#n217059https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-09/index-en-p2.html#n217059Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:26:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANickeil Alexander-Walker, a guard for NBA’s アトランタ・ホークス, won the Most Improved Player award. An アトランタ・ホークス player has now won the award for 2 consecutive years, demonstrating the team’s strong player development. He recorded career-best stats, with increased playing time and a starting role contributing to his growth. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-09/index-en-p2.html#n217060https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-09/index-en-p2.html#n217060Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:18:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA米国務省 Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott has formally taken up the position, which had been vacant for several months. He will explain the Trump administration’s “America First” foreign policy to audiences at home and abroad. Pigott has about 10 years of public relations experience. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-09/index-en-p2.html#n217061https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-09/index-en-p2.html#n217061Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:12:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIranian Foreign Minister Araghchi is visiting Pakistan for talks on resuming peace negotiations with the United States. President Trump suggested Iran has a plan to meet U.S. demands, but Iran has denied that it will meet with U.S. representatives, leaving the path to easing tensions uncertain. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-09/index-en-p2.html#n217047https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-09/index-en-p2.html#n217047Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:54:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA German lawmaker criticized China’s political pressure over the postponement of President Lai Ching-te’s tour of Africa after flight permissions were revoked. The lawmaker called for stronger support for Taiwan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-09/index-en-p2.html#n217044https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-09/index-en-p2.html#n217044Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:54:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA Central News Agency roundup covers a range of news, including amendments to the Entertainment Tax Act in the Legislative Yuan, a forecast of 7.56% growth for Taiwan’s economy, the situation in the Middle East and a voyeurism case involving 台湾高鐵. It covers important political, economic and social news at home and abroad. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-09/index-en-p2.html#n217045https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-09/index-en-p2.html#n217045Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:53:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACentral News Agency visited the Italian headquarters of the 「マルタ騎士団」, described as the world’s most unique government. It has a 900-year history of medical and humanitarian assistance and a long-standing cooperative relationship with Taiwan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-09/index-en-p2.html#n217046https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-09/index-en-p2.html#n217046Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:44:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNABrazilian President Lula underwent surgery to remove a skin tumor, a basal cell carcinoma, and was discharged from the hospital in good condition. The procedure is not expected to affect his official duties. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-09/index-en-p2.html#n217048https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-09/index-en-p2.html#n217048Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:42:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s representative to the Netherlands, Tanaka Hikaru, told Central News Agency in an interview that new Dutch lawmakers continue to support Taiwan and that cooperation has diversified, spanning semiconductors, water management and agriculture.