# AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-04 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 76 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 38 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Taiwan dollar opens up 3.8 cents at 31.61

- Published: 2026-05-04T10:04:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605040023.aspx
- anchor: #n299372
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

台北外国為替市場で、新台湾ドルが対米ドルで3.8台湾セント上昇し、1米ドル＝31.61新台湾ドルで開盤しました。取引開始時のレンジは31.61元から31.57元でした。

## Chen Sheng-wen’s new work 愚歌 explores class mobility, selected for the New Voices, New Vision project

- Published: 2026-05-04T10:01:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202605040022.aspx
- anchor: #n299373
- Companies mentioned: 國藝會 (National Culture and Arts Foundation)、翃舞製作 (Hung Dance Production)、中央社

編導の陳聖文（omo）による新作演劇「愚歌」が、階級流動の神話を不条理喜劇として描き、国藝會の「表演藝術新人新視野創作專案」に選出されました。このプロジェクトでは、孟昀茹と鄭伊涵の作品も上演され、5月から6月にかけて全国で巡演されます。

## From top student to armed suspect: US media reveal transformation of alleged would-be Trump assassin

- Published: 2026-05-04T09:56:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605040018.aspx
- anchor: #n299332

Cole Thomas Allen, a former high-achieving student from California, carried out an assassination attempt on President Trump. Friends described him as “quiet, polite and an excellent student,” but reports say his views had become more extreme in recent years, a shift that has shocked those who knew him.

## President says Swaziland’s Queen Mother was warm, like returning to a second home

- Published: 2026-05-04T09:55:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605040020.aspx
- anchor: #n299330

President Lai Ching-te visited Eswatini and met Queen Mother Ntombi. He said the king and queen’s warm hospitality made him feel “as if I had returned to a second home,” expressed hope for deeper cooperation between the 2 countries and invited the queen mother to visit Taiwan again. The visit is expected to strengthen ties between the 2 countries.

## Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani hospitalized; condition critical but stable

- Published: 2026-05-04T09:50:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605040021.aspx
- anchor: #n299329

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized and is in “critical but stable” condition, a spokesperson said. Once famed for taking on the Mafia and praised as “America’s mayor,” his reputation has declined in recent years after he served as an attorney for Trump and promoted claims of election fraud.

## High oil prices deepen pressure on airlines, which will consolidate flights to meet the summer peak season

- Published: 2026-05-04T09:37:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605040019.aspx
- anchor: #n299331
- Companies mentioned: フランス興業銀行（Societe Generale）、CNBC、ライアンエアー（Ryanair）、スピリット航空（Spirit Airlines）

In response to soaring jet fuel prices and uncertainty over the situation in Iran, the UK government announced it would allow airlines to temporarily consolidate flights during the summer peak season to maintain punctual operations. The measure is expected to reduce last-minute cancellations and improve the customer experience.

## Record highs on Wall Street fuel bullish sentiment; investment advisory firm says Taiwan stocks are poised to challenge 40,000

- Published: 2026-05-04T09:28:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605040017.aspx
- anchor: #n299333
- Companies mentioned: NVIDIA（輝達）、TSMC（台積電）、南亞科、元大台灣50（0050）、中鋼、聯電、ナスダック、S&P 500、ダウ・ジョーンズ工業株平均、フィラデルフィア半導体指数

米株式市場が史上最高値を更新し、テクノロジー企業の好決算が牽引。台湾株式市場もこれに呼応して4万ポイントに迫る勢いを見せている。5月は電子産業のオフシーズンだが、資金流入と企業業績が市場を支えるか注目されている。

## Wu Derong: First frontal system of the plum rain season arrives, bringing rain and cooler temperatures north of central Taiwan

- Published: 2026-05-04T09:24:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605040016.aspx
- anchor: #n299324
- Companies mentioned: 中央大學大氣科學系、氣象應用推廣基金會

Weather expert Wu Derong said the first wave of the plum rain front will affect Taiwan today and tomorrow, bringing localized rain and thunderstorms north of central Taiwan and lower temperatures. The weather is expected to improve over the weekend, but another front is forecast to arrive from the night of the 8th through the 9th, bringing another spell of damp, cool weather.

## Iranian official warns that US interference in the Strait of Hormuz would be considered a violation of the ceasefire

- Published: 2026-05-04T09:22:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605040015.aspx
- anchor: #n299325
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社、金融時報、華爾街日報

An Iranian official warned that if the United States interferes in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran would consider it a violation of the ceasefire. Earlier, the U.S. president announced the launch of a “humanitarian” operation to rescue vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.

## NBA playoffs: Pistons rally from 1-3 down to beat Magic and advance to Eastern Conference semifinals

- Published: 2026-05-04T08:52:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605040014.aspx
- anchor: #n299305
- Companies mentioned: アメリカン・ブロードキャスティング・カンパニー (ABC)

The Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 116-94 in the NBA playoffs, rallying from a 1-3 deficit to win the series 4-3 and advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals. Cunningham recorded 32 points and 12 assists, while Harris had 30 points and 9 rebounds, helping lead the team to victory.

## World Press Freedom Day: Pope denounces attacks on media freedom

- Published: 2026-05-04T08:51:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605040013.aspx
- anchor: #n299306
- Companies mentioned: 路透社、国連教育科学文化機関（UNESCO）

教皇レオ14世は世界新聞自由デーに際し、世界中でメディアの自由が侵害され続けている現状を非難し、紛争地域で犠牲となったジャーナリストに敬意を表しました。この発言は、報道の独立性と記者への脅威を強調するものです。

## Czech city of Plzen commemorates US liberation in World War II; parade of 300 military vehicles draws attention

- Published: 2026-05-04T08:51:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605040012.aspx
- anchor: #n299307
- Companies mentioned: RAIDERS軍事歴史クラブ、JFP RAIDERS軍事歴史クラブ

A ceremony was held in grand style in Pilsen, a city in western Czechia, to mark the 81st anniversary of its liberation by U.S. forces during World War II. About 300 military vehicles from the World War II era paraded through the city, recreating the moment of liberation.

## UK prime minister visits Armenia for first time in more than 35 years, focusing on the Middle East and Ukraine

- Published: 2026-05-04T08:46:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605040011.aspx
- anchor: #n299308

British Prime Minister Starmer is visiting Armenia for the first time in more than 35 years and will attend a summit of the European Political Community (EPC). Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East are key agenda items, and Britain has signaled its intention to join a planned loan of about £78 billion to Ukraine.

## Good morning, World》 President Lai invites Eswatini’s king to visit Taiwan again, saying no country should prevent Taiwan from contributing to the world

- Published: 2026-05-04T08:45:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605045001.aspx
- anchor: #n299304
- Companies mentioned: 米国務省、華爾街日報、国策研究院、長榮航空、星宇航空、国家宇宙センター (TASA)、鴻海

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te visited Eswatini, where he emphasized Taiwan’s right to contribute internationally during talks with the country’s leader and invited the King of Eswatini to visit Taiwan again. 米国務省 also described Taiwan as a trusted partner. The visit is aimed at countering pressure from China and strengthening Taiwan’s international standing.