# AI News 180m Report｜2026-04-26 00:00–03:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 8 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.

## Trump cancels U.S.-Iran talks, saying there is no need to fly 18 hours for empty talk

- Published: 2026-04-26T01:45:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604260003.aspx
- anchor: #n224363

U.S. President Donald Trump unilaterally canceled planned talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan. He said the United States had the upper hand and there was no need to fly 18 hours for pointless discussions, and also cited divisions within Iran’s leadership.

## UK maritime agency: Tanker hijacked off the coast of Somalia

- Published: 2026-04-26T01:11:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604260002.aspx
- anchor: #n224362
- Companies mentioned: 英国海事貿易オペレーション (UKMTO)、中央通信社、AFP通信

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said a tanker had been hijacked off the coast of Somalia and taken into the country’s territorial waters. A resurgence of piracy is further increasing the risks of navigation in the Red Sea.

## Pakistani official: Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi has left Islamabad

- Published: 2026-04-26T00:46:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604250221.aspx
- anchor: #n224360

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi left Islamabad, which he had visited for “indirect talks” with a U.S. envoy. The Pakistan-mediated talks aim to ease tensions between the United States and Iran.

## After Russia strikes Ukraine, 1 drone crashes in Romania; British fighter jets scrambled

- Published: 2026-04-26T00:44:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604250220.aspx
- anchor: #n224361

A drone crashed in Romania, a NATO member, following a Russian attack on Ukraine, prompting British fighter jets to scramble. The incident led more than 200 people to evacuate and caused damage to power facilities and some homes.

## Man attacks Filipino girl in Taipei Main Station concourse; prosecutors seek his detention

- Published: 2026-04-26T00:15:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604250219.aspx
- anchor: #n224357

A man surnamed Li was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after attacking a 3-year-old Filipino girl without provocation at Taipei Main Station. Prosecutors sought his detention, which the court approved, citing the risk of reoffending or fleeing.

## Presidential envoy arrives in Eswatini; Lin Chia-lung: Taiwan is determined to engage with the world

- Published: 2026-04-26T00:00:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202604250218.aspx
- anchor: #n224358

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s planned visit to Eswatini was postponed due to Chinese interference, but Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung arrived in Eswatini as a special envoy. He emphasized Taiwan’s determination to overcome difficulties and engage with the world.

## Man robs bank with BB gun and fake grenade; Taipei District Court orders detention and bars visits

- Published: 2026-04-25T23:58:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604250217.aspx
- anchor: #n224359
- Companies mentioned: 中国信託銀行

A man in his 30s attacked a 中国信託銀行 branch in Taipei with a BB gun and a fake grenade and was arrested by police. Financial pressure was cited as the motive, and the Taipei District Court ordered his detention and prohibited visits.

## U.S. delegation heads to Pakistan; Iran says it will not accept extreme demands

- Published: 2026-04-25T23:46:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604250216.aspx
- anchor: #n224354

As a U.S. delegation visited Pakistan, Iran said it had no plans to meet with the U.S. side through Pakistan and would not accept excessive demands. The conflict has entered its 9th week, driving up energy prices and fueling inflation.

## Final day of “Daicel Blind Soccer Week 2026 in Umekita” and the “IBSA Blind Soccer Men’s Asian Championships 2026 in Umekita”: Japan loses 0-1 to China and finishes as runner-up.

- Published: 2026-04-25T23:59:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000158910.html
- anchor: #n224355
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ダイセル、国際視覚障害者スポーツ連盟、特定非営利活動法人日本ブラインドサッカー協会、一般社団法人グランフロント大阪TMO、双日株式会社、スカイライト コンサルティング株式会社、株式会社アーネストワン、アクサ・ホールディングス・ジャパン株式会社、ＳＭＢＣ日興証券株式会社、サントリーホールディングス株式会社、加茂商事株式会社・サッカーショップKAMO、公益財団法人日本ケアフィット共育機構、株式会社トピカ、大阪医専、全国旅館ホテル生活衛生同業組合連合会 青年部、ガンバ大阪、セレッソ大阪、ANAフーズ株式会社、白馬インターナショナルクリニック、株式会社エスター

On the final day of “Daicel Blind Soccer Week 2026 in Umekita,” Japan lost 0-1 to China in the IBSA Blind Soccer Men’s Asian Championships and finished as runner-up. China also won the women’s tournament, with Japan finishing as runner-up.

## インフィニスパーク and CEL-ENA launch “美々肌診断,” an app in which AI character “美々ちゃん” analyzes skin and offers advice.

- Published: 2026-04-25T23:56:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000180301.html
- anchor: #n224356
- Companies mentioned: CEL-ENA、インフィニスパーク株式会社

インフィニスパーク and CEL-ENA have opened applications for “美々肌診断,” an app co-developed by the companies in which AI character “美々ちゃん” analyzes skin and provides personalized skincare advice. The app incorporates expert knowledge of the regenerative beauty ingredients NMN and SCS, helping users address skin concerns with ease.

## Nightステージ最終日！サプライズ・ゲスト “ 静止の衝撃 ” 舞夢男爵がステージに立つ⁉︎ 5月GWの『大道芸博２０２６』＠東京・練馬城址公園

- Published: 2026-04-25T23:24:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000105.000016503.html
- anchor: #n224353
- Companies mentioned: Event Banking、イトーノリヒサOFFICE

The “Street Performance Expo 2026,” one of Japan’s largest street performance events, will be held at Nerima Castle Ruins Park in Tokyo from May 2 to 6, 2026. Popular statue performer 舞夢男爵 is set to appear on the Night stage, drawing attention. The event supports the local community, and admission is free except for some paid performances.