https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 28 items from 1 source; Japan, 4 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/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233231https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233231Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:28:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233232https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233232Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:26:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233233https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233233Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:17:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFollowing 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233227https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233227Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:56:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWang 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233226https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233226Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:49:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAs 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233230https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233230Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:42:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233228https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233228Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:39:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAhead 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233229https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233229Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:33:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAs 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233219https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233219Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:21:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKenya’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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233218https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233218Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:17:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNARakuten 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233224https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233224Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:14:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAホワイトハウス記者協会の夕食会中に銃声が発生。犯人の男が警備の薄いエリアで武器を組み立て、開場を狙って乱射した。トランプ氏らは無事避難し、男は逮捕された。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233223https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233223Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:11:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233221https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233221Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:11:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA楽天モンキーズの劉子杰選手が26日の味全ドラゴンズ戦で、プロ初本塁打となるサヨナラ本塁打を放ち、チームの勝利に貢献した。劉はMVPに選出された。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233220https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233220Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:05:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWidespread 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233222https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233222Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:01:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233216https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233216Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:56:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233214https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233214Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:55:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA楽天モンキーズの劉子杰選手が、プロ初本塁打となるサヨナラ本塁打を放ち、味全ドラゴンズを3-2で破った。プロ初アーチがサヨナラ弾となるのは球団史上初の快挙であり、若手選手の成長が光る一戦となった。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233215https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233215Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:52:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAForeign 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233208https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233208Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:18:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233209https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233209Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:13:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAOn 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233210https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233210Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:09:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAトランプ氏が出席したホワイトハウス記者協会夕食会で銃声が発生し、特勤局が対応。これを受け、英国政府は明日訪米するチャールズ国王の警備を強化し、米当局と緊密に連携している。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233211https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233211Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:05:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台湾の銀行における富裕層（高資産顧客）の預かり資産残高（AUM）が3月末時点で約2.4兆元に達し、前月比955億元の増加となった。投資意欲の高まりにより、預金比率は過去最低水準まで低下している。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233212https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233212Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:05:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADemocratic 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233213https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233213Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:01:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233202https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233202Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:56:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台湾プロバスケTPBLの台啤永豐雲豹が福爾摩沙夢想家に勝利し、レギュラーシーズン首位を確定。高錦瑋が第3クォーターだけで17得点を挙げる大活躍を見せた。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233205https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233205Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:46:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASinger 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.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233203https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233203Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:46:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233204https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233204Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:39:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233225https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233225Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:56:23 +0900JapanPR TIMESJapan’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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233217https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233217Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES横浜エクセレンスのトレイ・ボイドIII選手がB2リーグ2025-26シーズンの得点王（平均28.4点）を受賞。チームはB2昇格初年度にして快挙を達成し、5月2日から始まるプレーオフ準々決勝で愛媛オレンジバイキングスと対戦する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233206https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233206Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:07:12 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 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.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233207https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260426-21/index-en.html#n233207Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR 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.