Taiwan’s Central News Agency (CNA) issued a statement saying it had identified a fake account on China’s WeChat impersonating the agency. It made clear that it has no plans to open an account on Chinese social media.
Su Chiao-hui appears at 嘉義同鄉會 dinner; Hou Yu-ih strongly endorses Lee Chuan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The New Taipei mayoral race is heating up, and Democratic Progressive Party candidate Su Chiao-hui ran into Kuomintang Mayor Hou You-yi and Lee Chuan at a hometown association gathering. Hou strongly endorsed Lee as his successor.
British prime minister calls to express concern after Trump faces danger; changes to king’s U.S. visit not ruled out
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Following the assassination attempt on U.S. President Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called to check on his safety and also discussed the situation in the Middle East. The possibility of adjusting King Charles’s U.S. visit schedule has emerged.
Wang Sheng-wei becomes oldest player to record two hits in one inning; Guardians rally past Brothers with 7 runs in one inning
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Wang Sheng-wei, a 42-year-old player for the Fubon Guardians, hit 2 singles in 1 inning, setting a new record as the oldest player to do so in Taiwan’s professional baseball league (CPBL). The team scored 7 runs in 1 inning in a fierce rally to come from behind and win.
40th anniversary of Chernobyl nuclear disaster; pope says nuclear energy should be used only for peaceful purposes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
As 40 years have passed since the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, Pope Leo 14 called for “nuclear energy to be limited to peaceful purposes only.” He stressed the need to reaffirm that the disaster awakened humanity’s conscience.
Shots fired at White House Correspondents’ Association dinner; U.S. Justice Department says gunman is believed to have targeted senior officials
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A shooting attempt apparently targeting senior Trump administration officials took place at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner (WHCD). It emerged that the suspect had traveled from Los Angeles by train and stayed at the hotel hosting the event.
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As U.S. marks 250th anniversary of its founding, writer urges officials to stop calling the official language “English”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ahead of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, writer Rob Lockwood urged President Trump to change the name of the official language from “English” to “American.” He said the country’s independence and the distinctive development of its language should be officially recognized.
Fo Guang Shan mobilizes 2 thousand people to plant trees; 排ZERO pledges net-zero emissions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
As part of its T-Earth project, Fo Guang Shan held a tree-planting event in Taichung City with about 2000 participants. They planted about 2000 saplings on land overrun by invasive species and formed the word “ZERO” to express their commitment to zero emissions.
Kenyan Sabastian Sawe breaks 2-hour barrier in men’s marathon, becoming the first in history
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe ran the London Marathon in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds, making history as the first person to break the 2-hour barrier in an officially sanctioned race.
Rakuten Monkeys’ Chu Cheng-yang gives up runs in relief for second straight game; Tseng Hao-chu says opponents may have figured out his delivery
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Rakuten Monkeys closer Chu Cheng-yang gave up runs in 2 consecutive games. Manager Tseng Hao-chu suggested that opponents may have figured out his pitching delivery rather than there being a technical problem, but stressed that his confidence in Chu as the team’s closer remains unshaken.
TPBL’s Abasi maintains scoring touch as the DEA rally past the Mars for a 3rd straight win
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwanese professional basketball team 中信特攻 came from behind to beat 台北台新戦神 111-103, notching 3 straight wins. Abasi scored at least 20 points for the 4th consecutive game, leading the team.
Chinese authorities: Southern China to see above-average rainfall, raising risk of disasters ahead of May Day holiday
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Widespread heavy rain is forecast in southern China ahead of the “May Day” holiday, raising the risk of flooding and landslides as soil moisture levels are already high. Authorities are urging vigilance and preparedness.
台湾失智症協会 released a draft of a “Basic Act on Dementia” on the 26th to address the rapid rise in the number of people with dementia. It called for responsibility to be elevated to the 行政院 level and for a comprehensive policy framework.
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after shooting near district court over drug dispute in Taichung
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A shooting took place near the Taichung District Court amid a dispute over a drug deal, with defendant Chang shooting defendant Lin. The suspect was arrested within 3 hours of the incident and is expected to be referred for prosecution on suspicion of attempted murder and other offenses.
Lin Chia-lung witnesses Taiwanese businesspeople sign letter of intent to invest in Eswatini, bolstering Africa strategy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung visited Eswatini and witnessed the signing of a letter of intent by Taiwanese companies to invest in the Taiwan Industrial Innovation Park (TIIP). The countries are strengthening their ties through 2 major cooperative projects—a strategic oil reserve tank and TIIP—with the aim of establishing a foothold for entering African markets.
City where White House dinner gunman lived revealed; Taiwanese American mayor issues statement against violence
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The suspect in the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was identified as a 31-year-old man living in Torrance, California. Chen Kuang-hao, the Taiwanese American mayor of the city, issued a statement saying, “I strongly oppose political violence.”
One of 4 people spearfishing off Taitung’s Dulanbi coast goes missing; man found dead by drowning
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
On the 26th, 1 of 4 men spearfishing off the coast of Dulan Cape in Taitung County, Taiwan, went missing and was later found dead in a search. The 50-year-old man was wearing a wetsuit but was not equipped with diving gear.
Lai Ching-te meets with party officials in Taoyuan, to form a Taoyuan team and demonstrate determination to win
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Democratic Progressive Party Chair Lai Ching-te held a roundtable in Taoyuan and introduced mayoral candidate Huang Shih-chieh. He formed the “Taoyuan Team,” with former chair Hsu Hsin-liang as honorary chair and Fan Chen-hsiu as chair, signaling his determination to retake Taoyuan.
Chen Chieh-hsien hits first homer of the season as Lions extend winning streak to 3; Chiu Hao-chun reaches a hundred career holds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Uni-Lions beat the TSG Hawks 9-5 for their 3rd straight win. Captain Chen Chieh-hsien hit his first home run of the season, while reliever Chiu Hao-chun became the 5th player in league history to record 100 career holds.
William So performs in Kaohsiung for the first time, feels “the legendary warmth”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Singer William So (蘇永康), who has been active for more than 30 years, held his first concert at the Kaohsiung Music Center. He expressed his thanks, saying he had experienced firsthand the passion of Kaohsiung fans he had heard described as “legendary.”
Pingtung Prison work-program instructor becomes fraud ring’s money mule; sentenced to dismissal and barred from reappointment for 2 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A former Pingtung Prison employee worked as a money mule for a fraud group while on sick leave. The former employee was sentenced to 11 months in prison, dismissed from public service and barred from reappointment for 2 years.
Shots fired at White House dinner; Sanae Takaichi expresses concern for Trump’s safety and condemns violence
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A shooting took place at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in the United States. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on social media that she was relieved Trump was safe and strongly condemned all forms of violence.
The Complete Guide to Enjoying “大道芸博2026〜TOKYO stage 5DAYS”!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Japan’s largest street performance festival, “大道芸博2026,” will be held in Tokyo in May 2026. A total of 127 groups and 142 performers will gather for the large-scale event, which will also feature international guests from Taiwan and a statue carnival.
Determination: The challenge to join B.PREMIER as quickly as possible begins
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The Fighting Eagles Nagoya announced that, in a bid to join B.LEAGUE’s new top division, B.PREMIER, they will hold 6 games at the approximately 7,000-seat Kuroko-kun Hall during the 2026-27 season. They will seek to overcome the biggest obstacle: an “average attendance of 3,000.”
STPR’s とぅるりぷ announces 2nd solo concert! On to the next stage, about 3 months after debut!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
とぅるりぷ, a 2.5-dimensional singer-idol group under STPR, announced that it will hold its 2nd solo concert, “Kiss Again,” in June 2026, just 3 months after its debut.