2026-05-06 03:00–06:00 JST

UAE says it intercepted Iranian missiles and drones; Tehran denies attack

Published 2026-05-06 05:08 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defense announced that it had thwarted attacks by Iranian missiles and drones, but Iran's military denied this. This is the 2nd consecutive day of claims of attacks against the UAE, and tensions in the Middle East are rising again.

Companies mentioned：阿拉伯聯合大公國國防部、伊朗軍方作戰指揮部「哈塔姆安比亞中央總部」、阿聯外交部

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Georgia prosecutor disciplined for citing fake AI-generated cases in murder case

Published 2026-05-06 04:34 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Georgia Supreme Court in the United States disciplined a state prosecutor who improperly used AI tools and cited fictitious cases in a murder ruling. The prosecutor was barred from appearing in court for 6 months and ordered to undergo additional training on the ethical use of AI.

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Trump urges Iran to make a wise decision, says Tehran wants to sign a deal to end the war

Published 2026-05-06 03:38 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

U.S. President Trump urged Iran to make a “wise decision” to reach an agreement to end the war. He said Iran wanted to sign an agreement to end the war and stressed that he did not want any more deaths despite ongoing tensions. He emphasized the importance of an agreement to prevent the development of nuclear weapons and played down Iran's military strength.

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Intel shares surge 14% to a record high on report of chip production talks with Apple

Published 2026-05-06 02:36 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Intel shares surged 14% to an all-time high on reports that it was in talks with Apple about producing chips in the United States. The move could alter Apple’s longstanding reliance on TSMC and highlight Intel’s recovery and strategic expansion in the AI chip sector.

Companies mentioned：蘋果公司 (Apple Inc.)、三星電子 (Samsung Electronics)、台積電 (TSMC)、谷歌公司 (Google)、輝達 (Nvidia)

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Taiwan Building Materials Exhibition closes—with attention on smart security and high-value-added home equipment; Chatlock focuses on the mid-to-high-end smart lock market

Published 2026-05-06 03:11 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

The Taiwan Building Materials Exhibition, held from May 1 to 4, 2026, has closed. Against the backdrop of the growing adoption of smart homes, Japanese smart lock brand Chatlock drew attention in the mid-to-high-end market. With “Japanese quality × local service” as its concept, Chatlock is strengthening its expansion in the Taiwan market through high-quality products and installation and support services.

Companies mentioned：Chatlock、チャットロック株式会社、zeczec

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