# AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-09 00:00–03:00 JST

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

## US-Iran clashes flare up again, driving oil prices higher; European stocks close lower

- Published: 2026-05-09T02:00:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605090002.aspx
- anchor: #n333206
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and renewed clashes between the United States and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher, while major European stock markets closed lower. Investors are losing hope for an early resolution to the situation in the Middle East.

## Pentagon releases first batch of classified UFO files; sighting records date back to the 1940s

- Published: 2026-05-09T00:40:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605080406.aspx
- anchor: #n333205

The U.S. Department of War has released, for the first time, declassified records of UFO (unidentified anomalous phenomena, UAP) sightings dating back to the 1940s. The release responds to longstanding public demands and includes reports of “flying saucers” and “flying teacup-shaped objects.”

## Yang Yung-wei wins bronze at Kazakhstan Grand Slam, unable to hide his excitement after the victory

- Published: 2026-05-09T00:19:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605080405.aspx
- anchor: #n333202

Taiwanese judoka Yang Yung-wei won a bronze medal in the men’s 60 kg category at the Hassak Grand Slam, returning to the Grand Slam podium for the first time in 2 years. After the match, he said he felt he had grown and made a breakthrough, and expressed enthusiasm for upcoming tournaments.

## Tensions persist in the Strait of Hormuz; Iranian media: US and Iranian forces exchange sporadic fire again

- Published: 2026-05-09T00:12:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605080404.aspx
- anchor: #n333203

Iranian media reported that Iranian forces and the U.S. military engaged in another small-scale clash in the Strait of Hormuz today, despite a ceasefire in the Persian Gulf. The incident followed the exchange of fire the previous day, underscoring that tensions between the United States and Iran remain high.

## US military fires on 2 Iranian oil tankers while carrying out a port blockade mission

- Published: 2026-05-08T23:58:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605080403.aspx
- anchor: #n333204

The U.S. military fired on 2 Iranian-flagged tankers attempting to breach the blockade of Iranian ports, leaving them unable to sail. The incident was confirmed in a video released by U.S. Central Command on social media, which reportedly showed an F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet precisely striking a tanker’s smokestack.

## Two calls in Fubon Guardians-Wei Chuan Dragons matchup spark discussion; Goto Mitsutaka: Will remind them again

- Published: 2026-05-08T23:55:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605080402.aspx
- anchor: #n333197
- Companies mentioned: 富邦悍將、味全龍隊

Two calls in a Chinese Professional Baseball League game between 富邦悍將 and the Wei Chuan Dragons sparked debate. The manager of the 悍將 said he would remind the players again about the rules, particularly the infield-hit call during Kong Nien-en’s at-bat in the bottom of the 8th and the application of the 3-foot line rule.

## Accused of installing pinhole cameras, Gujia Medical rebuts: It is routine and disclosed in advance; will sue over rumors

- Published: 2026-05-08T23:35:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605080401.aspx
- anchor: #n333198
- Companies mentioned: 明永聯合法律事務所

Urology clinic 顧家醫療 denied allegations that pinhole cameras had been installed, emphasizing that its in-clinic surveillance system is standard practice and that patients are informed and asked for their consent at their first visit. The clinic said it would not hesitate to take legal action against anyone spreading false information.

## E Ink earns 2.41 per share in first quarter; color e-paper shipments shine

- Published: 2026-05-08T23:32:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605080400.aspx
- anchor: #n333199
- Companies mentioned: BMW

E Ink Holdings reported revenue of NT$8.63 billion and EPS of NT$2.41 in the first quarter of 2026, with shipments of color e-paper displays by area exceeding those of monochrome products. Optimized product mix and stronger market demand drove the results, and the company is also planning to expand production capacity.

## May 9 is Ice Cream Day: The No. 1 flavor, returning flavor, and No. 1 double combination have been decided! Results of the Thirty One Flavor Election 2026 announced

- Published: 2026-05-09T00:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000335.000023547.html
- anchor: #n333201
- Companies mentioned: B-R サーティワン アイスクリーム株式会社

B-R Thirty One Ice Cream announced the results of the “Thirty One Flavor Election 2026,” with Love Potion Thirty One taking No. 1 overall and Cotton Candy among the top-ranked limited-time flavors. The election drew a record-breaking more than 700,000 votes, demonstrating strong consumer engagement.

## Applications open for the “41st MEN’S NON-NO Model Audition”! Messages of encouragement for applicants arrive from 6 exclusive models, including Daisuke Nakagawa, Yudai Toyoda and Kota Nomura!

- Published: 2026-05-09T00:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000882.000011454.html
- anchor: #n333200
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社集英社、BEAMS

Shueisha’s men’s fashion magazine “MEN’S NON-NO” has opened applications for the “41st MEN’S NON-NO Model Audition.” Current models, including Daisuke Nakagawa, sent messages of encouragement to applicants. In 2026, a special award in partnership with select shop BEAMS will also be introduced to mark the magazine’s 40th anniversary.

## Claude Code corporate training program launches from Incerto: Moving beyond AI adoption as “buying a tool” to developing AI Native talent in-house who can use Claude Code effectively in their work

- Published: 2026-05-08T23:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000181058.html
- anchor: #n333195
- Companies mentioned: Anthropic

Incerto LLC has launched a corporate training program to develop AI Native talent in-house using Anthropic’s AI assistant, Claude Code. Going beyond simply introducing a tool, the program aims to help AI become a “collaborator that understands the context of the work,” starting with key people at the center of operations.

## “Physical Dock®,” the “body version” of a comprehensive health checkup, updated with AI motion analysis

- Published: 2026-05-08T23:38:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000128444.html
- anchor: #n333196
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フィジカルラボ、フィジカルラボ銀座

“Physical Dock®,” offered by the Ginza personal conditioning studio フィジカルラボ銀座, has been updated with an AI motion analysis system also used at medical institutions and in sports settings. The system makes habitual movement patterns visible and helps trainers strengthen their personalized exercise recommendations using their expertise. Mother’s Day and Father’s Day campaigns are also underway.